William Fox
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Summary
William Fox was born on January 1, 1879[1], in Tolcsva[2]. He died on May 8, 1952[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a film producer[5], entrepreneur[6], geologist[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,921 views/month, #6,844 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Salem Fields Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11], Hungary[12]
- Field of work: film[13], film industry[14]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15], New Jersey Hall of Fame[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: William Fox (producer)[18]
- Family name: Fox[19], Fried[20]
- Given name: William[21], Wilhelm[22]
- Work location: United States[23]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Birth name: Fried Vilmos[26]
- Name in native language: Fried Vilmos[27]
- Number of children: 2[28]
- Related category: Category:Films produced by William Fox[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for William Fox include Fox Entertainment Group[30], a television production company[31], in United States[32], founded in 1985[33], headquartered in Fox Plaza[34].
Why It Matters
William Fox has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Entities named for him include Fox Entertainment Group[30], a television production company[31], in United States[32], founded in 1985[33], headquartered in Fox Plaza[34].
FAQs
Where was William Fox born?
William Fox was born in Tolcsva[2].
Where did William Fox die?
William Fox died in New York City[4].
What did William Fox do for work?
William Fox worked as a film producer[5], entrepreneur[6], geologist[7], and film director[8].
What awards did William Fox receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15] and New Jersey Hall of Fame[16].