William Cagney

American actor and producer (1905–1988)
Person human Q1509535
William Cagney
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William Cagney

Summary

William Cagney is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on March 26, 1905[3]. He died in Newport Beach[4]. He died on January 3, 1988[5]. He worked as a film producer[6], actor[7], and producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (572 views/month, #7,109 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], William Cagney…
  • William Cagney died in Newport Beach[4].
  • William Cagney was born on March 26, 1905[3].
  • William Cagney died on January 3, 1988[5].
  • Burial took place at Pacific View Memorial Park[10].
  • William Cagney was married to Boots Mallory[11].
  • William Cagney held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was William Cagney's native language[13].
  • William Cagney's professions included film producer[6].
  • William Cagney's professions included actor[7].
  • William Cagney's professions included producer[8].
  • William Cagney is recorded as male[14].
  • William Cagney's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William Cagney's Commons category is recorded as William Cagney[16].
  • William Cagney's family name is recorded as Cagney[17].
  • William Cagney's given name is recorded as William[18].
  • William Cagney's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • William Cagney's start of work period is recorded as 1933[20].
  • William Cagney's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Harvard Film Archive Project[21].
  • William Cagney's has works in the collection is recorded as Harvard Film Archive[22].
  • William Cagney's writing language is recorded as English[23].
  • William Cagney's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

Body

Origins and Family

William Cagney was born in New York City[2]. He was born on March 26, 1905[3]. English was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film producer[6], actor[7], and producer[8].

Personal Life

Among William Cagney's spouses was Boots Mallory[11].

Death and Burial

William Cagney died on January 3, 1988[5]. He passed away in Newport Beach[4]. Burial took place at Pacific View Memorial Park[10].

Why It Matters

William Cagney ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (572 views/month, #7,109 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was William Cagney born?

William Cagney's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did William Cagney die?

William Cagney died in Newport Beach[4].

Who was William Cagney married to?

William Cagney's spouses include Boots Mallory[11].

What did William Cagney do for work?

William Cagney worked as film producer[6], actor[7], and producer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . acmi.net.au. acmi.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Occupation film producer, actor, producer
    Native language English
    Sex or gender male
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