Danny Glover

American actor (born 1946)
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Danny Glover

Summary

Danny Glover is a human[1]. He was born in San Francisco[2]. He was born on July 22, 1946[3]. He worked as an actor[4], film producer[5], voice actor[6], character actor[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,655 views/month, #2,991 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Danny Glover's place of birth was San Francisco[2].
  • Danny Glover was born on July 22, 1946[3].
  • Danny Glover's father was James Glover[10].
  • Danny Glover held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Danny Glover's native language[12].
  • Danny Glover is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Danny Glover worked as an actor[4].
  • Danny Glover worked as a film producer[5].
  • Danny Glover's professions included voice actor[6].
  • Danny Glover's professions included character actor[7].
  • Danny Glover worked as a television actor[8].
  • Danny Glover worked as a film actor[14].
  • Danny Glover held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[15].
  • Danny Glover was employed by UNICEF[16].
  • Danny Glover was educated at San Francisco State University[17].
  • Danny Glover's education included a stint at City College of San Francisco[18].
  • Danny Glover's education included a stint at Negro Ensemble Company[19].
  • Danny Glover's education included a stint at American Conservatory Theater[20].
  • Danny Glover received the Marian Anderson Award[21].
  • Danny Glover received the Theatre World Award[22].
  • Danny Glover received the NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award[23].
  • Danny Glover received the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[24].
  • Danny Glover received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[25].
  • Danny Glover received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award[26].
  • Danny Glover was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Danny Glover's place of birth was San Francisco[2]. He was born on July 22, 1946[3]. His father was James Glover[10]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at San Francisco State University[17], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1899[30]; City College of San Francisco[18], a community college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1935[33]; Negro Ensemble Company[19], an organization[34], in United States[35], founded in 1967[36]; and American Conservatory Theater[20], a theatre company[37], in United States[38], founded in 1965[39], headquartered in San Francisco[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], film producer[5], voice actor[6], character actor[7], television actor[8], and film actor[14]. Danny Glover was employed by UNICEF[16]. He held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Marian Anderson Award[21], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1998[43]; Theatre World Award[22], a theatre award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1945[46]; NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award[23], an award[47]; Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[24], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1974[50]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[25], a grade of an order[51], in France[52]; and Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award[26], a class of award[53], in United States[54], founded in 1956[55].

Why It Matters

Danny Glover ranks in the top 0.3% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,655 views/month, #2,991 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Danny Glover born?

Danny Glover was born in San Francisco[2].

Who were Danny Glover's parents?

Danny Glover's father was James Glover[10].

What did Danny Glover do for work?

Danny Glover worked as actor[4], film producer[5], voice actor[6], character actor[7], and television actor[8].

Where did Danny Glover go to school?

Danny Glover was educated at San Francisco State University[17], City College of San Francisco[18], Negro Ensemble Company[19], and American Conservatory Theater[20].

What awards did Danny Glover receive?

Honors received include Marian Anderson Award[21], Theatre World Award[22], NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award[23], and Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[24].

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  11. [5] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . lepoint.fr. Retrieved . lepoint.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . IMDb. Retrieved . aaspeechesdb.oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . Changemakers: African American Leaders in San Francisco Who Made a Difference. wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Has works in the collection Harvard Film Archive
    Educated at San Francisco State University, City College of San Francisco, George Washington High School +2
    Filmography Danny Glover filmography
    Father James Glover
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