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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Great_Impostor
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| gptkbp:alias |
gptkb:The_Great_Impostor
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| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:the_U._S._Navy
gptkb:the_Canadian_Army various hospitals |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:The_Great_Impostor
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| gptkbp:birth_date |
1921-12-21
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Maine
gptkb:Lawrence,_Massachusetts,_USA |
| gptkbp:born |
1921-12-21
March 12, 1921 December 21, 1921 |
| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:architect
gptkb:Television_personality gptkb:musician gptkb:University gptkb:hospital gptkb:physicist gptkb:church gptkb:government_agency gptkb:legislation gptkb:class gptkb:military_officer gptkb:political_movement gptkb:Author gptkb:Businessman gptkb:Company gptkb:Film_Director gptkb:Fire_Department gptkb:Police_Department gptkb:newspaper gptkb:television_channel gptkb:Saint gptkb:High_School gptkb:psychologist gptkb:Educational_Institution gptkb:Champion gptkb:boxing_match gptkb:charity donor organizer sponsor facilitator advisor specialist representative supporter coordinator backer |
| gptkbp:death_date |
1982-06-07
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| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California,_USA
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:film
television adaptations |
| gptkbp:died |
1982-06-10
June 7, 1982 |
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Boston_University
gptkb:Harvard_University gptkb:University_of_Maine |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:military_operation
working in multiple professions without qualifications deceiving people about his identity deceiving people about his qualifications faking medical degrees |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:The_Great_Impostor_(1961_film)
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| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Ferdinand_Waldo_Demara_Jr.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ferdinand Demara
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:organization
imposter syndrome psychological studies con artists psychological thrillers inspired various books and films cultural references in media documentaries about fraud media portrayals of imposters biographies of con artists films about imposters identity theft discussions literature about deception social engineering discussions television shows about deception |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:psychologist
con artists |
| gptkbp:inspired |
The Great Impostor documentary
The Great Impostor musical discussions on ethics in professions numerous articles and books about impostors psychological studies on deception The Great Impostor film the film ' The Great Impostor' |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:theatre
public speaking engagements television appearances analysis of his psychological profile controversies regarding his life story cultural impact of his life story debates on morality and ethics in impersonation discussions on the nature of identity legal battles over his impersonations legal issues due to impersonation media scrutiny during his life medical practice without a license public fascination with his life story scandals related to identity theft studies on the impact of deception on society writing articles about his experiences |
| gptkbp:known_for |
impersonating a doctor
impersonating a lawyer impersonating various professionals impersonating a monk his elaborate hoaxes |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:philosopher
considered one of the most notorious impostors in history |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Navy
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Great_Impostor
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
faked his credentials to work in various professions
served as a surgeon during the Korean War |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:temple
gptkb:University gptkb:hospital gptkb:military_officer prison warden |
| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:hospital
gptkb:military_officer prison warden |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:The_Great_Impostor
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Author imposter |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Tony_Curtis
gptkb:films The Great Impostor (film) The Great Impostor (TV series) The Great Impostor film The Great Impostor television special |
| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:California
gptkb:Maine gptkb:New_York gptkb:Massachusetts |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Joan Demara
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| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:The_Great_Impostor
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