Alan Young

British actor (1919–2016)
Person human Q555246
Alan Young
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Alan Young

Summary

Alan Young is a human[1]. Born in North Shields[2], he… he was born on November 19, 1919[3]. He died in Woodland Hills[4]. He died on May 19, 2016[5]. He worked as an actor[6], voice actor[7], comedian[8], radio personality[9], and television presenter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,436 views/month, #6,492 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in North Shields[2], Alan Young…
  • Alan Young passed away in Woodland Hills[4].
  • Alan Young was born on November 19, 1919[3].
  • Alan Young died on May 19, 2016[5].
  • Alan Young held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Alan Young held citizenship in Canada[13].
  • Alan Young held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • English was Alan Young's native language[15].
  • Alan Young's professions included actor[6].
  • Alan Young worked as a voice actor[7].
  • Alan Young's professions included comedian[8].
  • Alan Young worked as a radio personality[9].
  • Alan Young's professions included television presenter[10].
  • Alan Young's professions included film director[16].
  • Alan Young's field of work was video game industry[17].
  • Alan Young received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • Alan Young's religion is recorded as Christian Science[19].
  • Alan Young is recorded as male[20].
  • Alan Young's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alan Young was affiliated with the California Republican Party[22].
  • Alan Young's Commons category is recorded as Alan Young[23].
  • Alan Young's family name is recorded as Young[24].
  • Alan Young's given name is recorded as Alan[25].
  • Alan Young's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Alan Young[26].
  • Alan Young's Commons gallery is recorded as Alan Young[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alan Young's place of birth was North Shields[2]. He was born on November 19, 1919[3]. English was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], voice actor[7], comedian[8], radio personality[9], television presenter[10], and film director[16]. Alan Young's field of work was video game industry[17].

Recognition

Alan Young received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

Personal Life

Alan Young's religion is recorded as Christian Science[19]. He was affiliated with the California Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Alan Young died on May 19, 2016[5]. He died in Woodland Hills[4].

Why It Matters

Alan Young ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,436 views/month, #6,492 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alan Young born?

Alan Young was born in North Shields[2].

Where did Alan Young die?

Alan Young passed away in Woodland Hills[4].

What did Alan Young do for work?

Alan Young worked as actor[6], voice actor[7], comedian[8], radio personality[9], and television presenter[10].

What awards did Alan Young receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . CineMagia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . variety.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Alan
    Field of work video game industry
    Instance of human
    Religion or worldview Christian Science
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