Film · Literature · 1881–1959
Cecil B. DeMille — Age & Birthday
Born: 12 August 1881 · Died: 21 January 1959 · Age at death: 77
How old was Cecil B. DeMille when he died?
Cecil B. DeMille died aged 77. He was born on 12 August 1881 and died on 21 January 1959.
Influential filmmaker who co-founded the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Did you know?He is often credited with making Hollywood the centre of the global film industry by directing its first ever feature-length movie.
Cecil Blount DeMille (August 12, 1881 – January 21, 1959) was an American filmmaker and actor. Between 1914 and 1958, he created 70 features including silent and sound films.
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- Age at death
- 77
- Would be
- 145
- Years since death
- 67
- Born
- August 12, 1881 · Ashfield, United States
- Died
- January 21, 1959
- Cause of death
- Heart failure
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Film, Literature
Family
- Father
- Henry C. De Mille
- Mother
- Beatrice DeMille
- Spouse
- Constance Adams DeMille
- Children
- Cecilia Hoyt DeMille, Katherine DeMille, Richard de Mille
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- Would-be age todayCecil B. DeMille would be 145 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryCecil B. DeMille's 146th birthday is in 290 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!146th
- Death anniversaryThe 68th anniversary of Cecil B. DeMille's death is in 87 days. A moment to remember their legacy.68th
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