Billy Connolly
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Billy Connolly
Summary
Billy Connolly is a human[1]. He was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on November 24, 1942[3]. He worked as an actor[4], comedian[5], banjoist[6], stand-up comedian[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64,966 views/month, #3,432 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Billy Connolly was born in Glasgow[2].
- Billy Connolly was born on November 24, 1942[3].
- Among Billy Connolly's spouses was Pamela Stephenson[10].
- Billy Connolly held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
- Billy Connolly worked as an actor[4].
- Billy Connolly worked as a comedian[5].
- Billy Connolly's professions included banjoist[6].
- Billy Connolly worked as a stand-up comedian[7].
- Billy Connolly's professions included film actor[8].
- Billy Connolly's professions included screenwriter[12].
- Billy Connolly was educated at St. Gerard's RC Secondary[13].
- Billy Connolly was educated at St Peter's Boys School, Stewartville St, Glasgow[14].
- Billy Connolly received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
- Billy Connolly received the Knight Bachelor[16].
- Billy Connolly received the British Academy Scotland Awards[17].
- Billy Connolly received the Chortle Awards[18].
- Billy Connolly's religion is recorded as atheism[19].
- Billy Connolly is recorded as male[20].
- Billy Connolly's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Billy Connolly's record label is recorded as Polydor[22].
- Billy Connolly's Commons category is recorded as Billy Connolly[23].
- Billy Connolly's residence is recorded as Windsor[24].
- Billy Connolly's residence is recorded as Florida[25].
- Billy Connolly's family name is recorded as Connolly[26].
- Billy Connolly's given name is recorded as Billy[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Glasgow[2], Billy Connolly… he was born on November 24, 1942[3].
Education
Educated at St. Gerard's RC Secondary[13], a Catholic school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1937[30] and St Peter's Boys School, Stewartville St, Glasgow[14], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[4], comedian[5], banjoist[6], stand-up comedian[7], film actor[8], and screenwriter[12].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Knight Bachelor[16], a title of honor[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1300[37]; British Academy Scotland Awards[17], a group of awards[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 2004[40]; and Chortle Awards[18], an award[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 2002[43].
Personal Life
Billy Connolly was married to Pamela Stephenson[10]. His religion is recorded as atheism[19].
Why It Matters
Billy Connolly ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64,966 views/month, #3,432 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
He has been cited as an influence by Frankie Boyle[46], a comedian[47], b. 1972[48], of United Kingdom[49].
FAQs
Where was Billy Connolly born?
Born in Glasgow[2], Billy Connolly…
Who was Billy Connolly married to?
Billy Connolly's spouses include Pamela Stephenson[10].
What did Billy Connolly do for work?
Billy Connolly worked as actor[4], comedian[5], banjoist[6], stand-up comedian[7], and film actor[8].
Where did Billy Connolly go to school?
Billy Connolly was educated at St. Gerard's RC Secondary[13] and St Peter's Boys School, Stewartville St, Glasgow[14].
What awards did Billy Connolly receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], Knight Bachelor[16], British Academy Scotland Awards[17], and Chortle Awards[18].
Who did Billy Connolly influence?
Billy Connolly has been cited as an influence by Frankie Boyle[46].