Will Geer

Summary

Will Geer is a human^[1]. Born in Frankfort^[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1902^[3]. He died in Los Angeles^[4]. He died on April 22, 1978^[5]. He worked as an actor^[6], stage actor^[7], film actor^[8], and television actor^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,600 views/month, #5,762 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Frankfort^[2], Will Geer…
• Will Geer died in Los Angeles^[4].
• Will Geer was born on March 9, 1902^[3].
• Will Geer died on April 22, 1978^[5].
• Burial took place at Theatricum Botanicum^[11].
• Will Geer was married to Herta Ware^[12].
• A child of Will Geer was Ellen Geer^[13].
• A child of Will Geer was Kate Geer^[14].
• Will Geer held citizenship in United States^[15].
• English was Will Geer's native language^[16].
• Will Geer's professions included actor^[6].
• Will Geer worked as a stage actor^[7].
• Will Geer's professions included film actor^[8].
• Will Geer's professions included television actor^[9].
• Will Geer's field of work was acting^[17].
• Among Will Geer's employers was Federal Theatre Project^[18].
• Will Geer received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series^[19].
• Will Geer is recorded as male^[20].
• Will Geer's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Will Geer's genre is Western^[22].
• Will Geer's Commons category is recorded as Will Geer^[23].
• Will Geer's archives at is recorded as George Mason University Libraries Special Collections Research Center^[24].
• The cause of death was respiratory failure^[25].
• Will Geer's family name is recorded as Geer^[26].
• Will Geer's given name is recorded as Will^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1902-03-09^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1978-04-22^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: f863ab4f-1983-4b9d-ab8f-c4366af63619^[32]

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Origins and Family

Will Geer was born in Frankfort^[2]. He was born on March 9, 1902^[3]. English was his native language^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor^[6], stage actor^[7], film actor^[8], and television actor^[9]. Will Geer's field of work was acting^[17]. He was employed by Federal Theatre Project^[18].

Recognition

Will Geer received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series^[19].

Personal Life

Among Will Geer's spouses was Herta Ware^[12]. Children include Ellen Geer^[13], a film director^[33], b. 1941^[34], of United States^[35] and Kate Geer^[14].

Death and Burial

Will Geer died on April 22, 1978^[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles^[4]. The cause of death was respiratory failure^[25]. He is buried at Theatricum Botanicum^[11].

Why It Matters

Will Geer ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,600 views/month, #5,762 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[36] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

FAQs

Where was Will Geer born?

Born in Frankfort^[2], Will Geer…

Where did Will Geer die?

Will Geer died in Los Angeles^[4].

Who was Will Geer married to?

Will Geer's spouses include Herta Ware^[12].

What did Will Geer do for work?

Will Geer worked as actor^[6], stage actor^[7], film actor^[8], and television actor^[9].

What awards did Will Geer receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series^[19].