David Baddiel

British comedian
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David Baddiel

Summary

David Baddiel is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on May 28, 1964[3]. He worked as a comedian[4], novelist[5], screenwriter[6], writer[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,790 views/month, #6,096 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Baddiel's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • David Baddiel was born on May 28, 1964[3].
  • Among David Baddiel's spouses was Morwenna Banks[10].
  • David Baddiel held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • David Baddiel held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was David Baddiel's native language[13].
  • David Baddiel worked as a comedian[4].
  • David Baddiel's professions included novelist[5].
  • David Baddiel worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • David Baddiel worked as a writer[7].
  • David Baddiel worked as an actor[8].
  • David Baddiel's professions included television presenter[14].
  • David Baddiel held the position of Booker Prize judge[15].
  • David Baddiel was educated at University College London[16].
  • David Baddiel's education included a stint at King's College[17].
  • David Baddiel was educated at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School[18].
  • David Baddiel received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19].
  • David Baddiel is recorded as male[20].
  • David Baddiel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • David Baddiel is part of Newman and Baddiel[22].
  • David Baddiel's Commons category is recorded as David Baddiel[23].
  • David Baddiel's family name is recorded as Baddiel[24].
  • David Baddiel's given name is recorded as David[25].
  • David Baddiel's given name is recorded as Lionel[26].
  • David Baddiel's official website is recorded as http://www.davidbaddiel.com/[27].

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Origins and Family

David Baddiel's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on May 28, 1964[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University College London[16], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31]; King's College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1441[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; and Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School[18], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1690[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[4], novelist[5], screenwriter[6], writer[7], actor[8], and television presenter[14]. David Baddiel held the position of Booker Prize judge[15].

Recognition

David Baddiel received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19].

Personal Life

Among David Baddiel's spouses was Morwenna Banks[10].

Why It Matters

David Baddiel ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,790 views/month, #6,096 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was David Baddiel born?

David Baddiel's place of birth was New York City[2].

Who was David Baddiel married to?

David Baddiel's spouses include Morwenna Banks[10].

What did David Baddiel do for work?

David Baddiel worked as comedian[4], novelist[5], screenwriter[6], writer[7], and actor[8].

Where did David Baddiel go to school?

David Baddiel was educated at University College London[16], King's College[17], and Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School[18].

What awards did David Baddiel receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . rsliterature.org. Retrieved . rsliterature.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Google Knowledge Graph. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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