Talk:John Houseman

Related to Baron Haussmann?
I have read somewhere that John Houseman was related to Baron Haussmann, the designer of modern Paris, but do not know whether this is true. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.19.77.133 (talk • contribs)


 * They are distant cousins, this according to a relative of his who told me but it can't be added to the main article as it would constitute original research.

Considering the fact that the Baron was protestant and Housemen's father was Jewish according to the article, I find that pretty unlikely. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:1700:69C1:2A00:99A3:5AAD:5500:F861 (talk) 06:28, 20 June 2018 (UTC)

Political Involvement?
Can we expand on his artistic and political life in the 1930s? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 72.240.250.63 (talk) 10:09, 30 March 2007 (UTC).

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Cary Elwes
In the film "Cradle Will Rock," Houseman is portrayed by actor Cary Elwes. His performance incorporated Houseman's famous accent. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.164.89.236 (talk) 22:38, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

Date of The Naked Gun Movie
The Naked Gun did not come out in 1982. Also, TNG page says it was Houseman's last movie. Is this correct?RyanGentry (talk) 00:15, 25 July 2008 (UTC)

Birth date: which calendar?
He was born in Romania at a time when they were still using the Julian calendar, 13 days behind the Gregorian. Under which calendar was his widely-reported birth date? --  Jack of Oz   [pleasantries]  19:32, 11 February 2021 (UTC)