Alanis Morissette
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Summary
Alanis Morissette was born in Ottawa[1]. She has worked as a singer-songwriter[2], singer[3], recording artist[4], composer[5], and actor[6]. She ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47,426 views/month, #1,448 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Alan Richard Morissette[8]
- Mother: Georgia Feuerstein[9]
- Spouse: Souleye[10]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[11], United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Ethnic group: Canadian Americans[14]
- Occupation: musician[15]
- Field of work: music composing[16]
- Educated at: Glebe Collegiate Institute[17]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance[18], Grammy Award for Best Rock Song[19], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[20], Grammy Award for Best Rock Album[21], MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video[22], Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year[23], Juno Award for Album of the Year[24], BRIT Award for International Breakthrough Act[25], MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing[26], Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year[27], Juno Award for Single of the Year[28], MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist[29], MTV Europe Music Award for Best Female[30], American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist[31]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[32]
- Sex or gender: female[33]
- Sexual orientation: heterosexuality[34]
- Genre: alternative rock[35], rock music[36], experimental rock[37], pop rock[38], pop music[39], post-grunge[40], dance-pop[41], electronica[42], progressive rock[43]
- Record label: Maverick[44], MCA Records[45], Warner Bros. Records[46], Reprise Records[47]
- Discography: Alanis Morissette discography[48]
- Commons category: Alanis Morissette[49]
- Voice type: mezzo-soprano[50]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: CA[52]
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Began / founded: 1974-06-01[53]
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Genre(s): alternative rock, dance-pop, new jack swing, pop, pop rock, post-grunge, rock, singer-songwriter[54]
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Community tags: 1990s, adult alternative, alternative rock, dance-pop, english, feminism, new jack swing, pop, pop rock, post-grunge, rock, singer-songwriter[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4bdcee62-4902-4773-8cd1-e252e2e31225[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alanis Morissette include Alanis Guillen[57], an actor[58], b. 1998[59], of Brazil[60].
Why It Matters
Alanis Morissette has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] She is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
She has been cited as an influence by Meg Myers[63], a singer-songwriter[64], b. 1986[65], of United States[66].
Entities named for her include Alanis Guillen[57], an actor[58], b. 1998[59], of Brazil[60].
FAQs
Where was Alanis Morissette born?
Alanis Morissette's place of birth was Ottawa[1].
Who were Alanis Morissette's parents?
Alanis Morissette's father was Alan Richard Morissette[8]. Alanis Morissette's mother was Georgia Feuerstein[9].
Who was Alanis Morissette married to?
Alanis Morissette's spouses include Souleye[10].
What did Alanis Morissette do for work?
Alanis Morissette worked as a singer-songwriter[2], singer[3], recording artist[4], composer[5], and actor[6].
Where did Alanis Morissette go to school?
Alanis Morissette was educated at Glebe Collegiate Institute[17].
What awards did Alanis Morissette receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance[18], Grammy Award for Best Rock Song[19], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[20], and Grammy Award for Best Rock Album[21].
Who did Alanis Morissette influence?
Alanis Morissette has been cited as an influence by Meg Myers[63].