Barry Manilow
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Summary
Barry Manilow was born on June 17, 1943[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], singer-songwriter[4], composer[5], songwriter[6], and pianist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,875 views/month, #3,554 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Garry Kief[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: lyricist[12], musician[13]
- Educated at: Juilliard School[14], City College of New York[15], New York College of Music[16], Eastern District High School[17]
- Award received: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special[18], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[20]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[23]
- Genre: pop music[24]
- Record label: Arista Records[25], Bell Records[26], Concord Records[27]
- Discography: Barry Manilow discography[28]
- Commons category: Barry Manilow[29]
- Voice type: tenor[30]
- Residence: Brooklyn[31]
- Family name: Pincus[32], Manilow[33]
- Given name: Barry Alan[34]
- Pseudonym: Barry Manilow[35]
- Official website: http://www.manilow.com[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Barry Manilow[37]
- Commons gallery: Barry Manilow[38]
- Instrument: piano[39], voice[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Birth name: Barry Alan Pincus[42]
Product Details
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Type: Person[43]
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Country: US[44]
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Began / founded: 1943-06-17[45]
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Genre(s): easy listening, jazz, pop, soft rock[46]
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Community tags: adult contemporary, easy listening, jazz, pop, soft rock[47]
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MusicBrainz ID: 7bb60591-46f3-4147-b692-1814a87e832e[48]
Why It Matters
Barry Manilow has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[51], a singer[52], b. 1968[53], of Canada[54], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[55].
FAQs
Where was Barry Manilow born?
Barry Manilow was born in Brooklyn[2].
Who was Barry Manilow married to?
Barry Manilow's spouses include Garry Kief[9].
What did Barry Manilow do for work?
Barry Manilow worked as a singer[3], singer-songwriter[4], composer[5], songwriter[6], and pianist[7].
Where did Barry Manilow go to school?
Barry Manilow was educated at Juilliard School[14], City College of New York[15], New York College of Music[16], and Eastern District High School[17].
What awards did Barry Manilow receive?
Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special[18] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
Who did Barry Manilow influence?
Barry Manilow has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[51].