Christopher Eccleston

English actor (born 1964)
Person human Q312380
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Christopher Eccleston

Summary

Christopher Eccleston is a human[1]. Born in Langworthy[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1964[3]. He worked as an actor[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], explorer[7], and character actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,077 views/month, #2,224 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Christopher Eccleston's place of birth was Langworthy[2].
  • Christopher Eccleston was born on February 16, 1964[3].
  • Christopher Eccleston held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Christopher Eccleston's professions included actor[4].
  • Christopher Eccleston's professions included television actor[5].
  • Christopher Eccleston's professions included film actor[6].
  • Christopher Eccleston's professions included explorer[7].
  • Christopher Eccleston's professions included character actor[8].
  • Christopher Eccleston worked as a stage actor[11].
  • Christopher Eccleston's education included a stint at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[12].
  • Christopher Eccleston was educated at University of Salford[13].
  • Christopher Eccleston's education included a stint at Joseph Eastham High School[14].
  • Christopher Eccleston received the International Emmy Award for Best Actor[15].
  • Christopher Eccleston is recorded as male[16].
  • Christopher Eccleston's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Christopher Eccleston's Commons category is recorded as Christopher Eccleston[18].
  • Christopher Eccleston's family name is recorded as Eccleston[19].
  • Christopher Eccleston's given name is recorded as Christopher[20].
  • Christopher Eccleston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Christopher Eccleston's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Christopher Eccleston'}[22].
  • Christopher Eccleston's start of work period is recorded as 1989[23].

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Origins and Family

Christopher Eccleston's place of birth was Langworthy[2]. He was born on February 16, 1964[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[12], a drama school[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1906[26]; University of Salford[13], a public university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1896[29]; and Joseph Eastham High School[14], a secondary school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1961[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], explorer[7], character actor[8], and stage actor[11].

Recognition

Christopher Eccleston received the International Emmy Award for Best Actor[15].

Why It Matters

Christopher Eccleston ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,077 views/month, #2,224 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Christopher Eccleston born?

Born in Langworthy[2], Christopher Eccleston…

What did Christopher Eccleston do for work?

Christopher Eccleston worked as actor[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], explorer[7], and character actor[8].

Where did Christopher Eccleston go to school?

Christopher Eccleston was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[12], University of Salford[13], and Joseph Eastham High School[14].

What awards did Christopher Eccleston receive?

Honors received include International Emmy Award for Best Actor[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . cssd.ac.uk. cssd.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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