Preston Sturges
(1898-1959)
Film director, screenwriter (1898-1959) – Preston Sturges was born in Chicago (City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America) on August 29th, 1898 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on August 6th, 1959 at the age of 60. Today Preston Sturges would be 125 years old.
Age
how old was Preston Sturges when he died?
60
Preston Sturges died in 1959 at the age of 60.
Biographical data
| Birthday | August 29th, 1898 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Chicago City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Death Date | August 6th, 1959 (Thursday) |
| Death place | New York City Most populous city in the United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Virgo (The Maiden) ♍ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog 狗 |
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Birthday
When was Preston Sturges born?
Preston Sturges was born on August 29th, 1898.
Death
When did Preston Sturges die?
Preston Sturges died on August 6th, 1959 at the age of 60 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today Preston Sturges would be 125 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Preston Sturges born?
Chicago (City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America).
Death place
Where did Preston Sturges die?
New York City (Most populous city in the United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Preston Sturges?
Preston Sturges was born in the zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Preston Sturges have?
Preston Sturges was born in 1898 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dog.
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