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Sidney Patrick Grauman (March 17, 1879 – March 5, 1950) was an American entrepreneur and showman who established two of Hollywood 's most recognizable and visited landmarks, the Chinese Theatre and the Egyptian Theatre .
Sid Grauman was born on March 17, 1879 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Mad About Music (1938), Hollywood (1923) and Hollywood on Parade No. A-6 (1933). He was married to Rose. He died on March 5, 1950 in Hollywood, California, USA.
- March 17, 1879
- March 5, 1950
May 18, 2017 · Born in Indianapolis on St. Patrick’s Day 1879, Grauman entered show business as a teenager, traveling as far away as the Yukon Territory to produce stage shows with his father.
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Sid Grauman was born on 17 March 1879 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Mad About Music (1938), Hollywood (1923) and Hollywood on Parade No. A-6 (1933). He was married to Rose. He died on 5 March 1950 in Hollywood, California, USA.
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- March 17, 1879
- Sid Grauman
- March 5, 1950
In this article I’ll give you a brief (ish) bio of Sid Grauman, and then tell you the history of the four theatres that he operated which are still standing. Each one has a unique story, that illustrates beautifully the life of their former owner.
Sid Grauman, the man who created Hollywood's Chinese Theatre, was the movie business equivalent of Prince Charming. A natty dresser with supurb artistic sense, he made friends with almost every figure in Tinsletown, resulting in the very footprints we celebrate here.
Find the location of Sid Grauman's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career.
