David Byrne
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David Byrne
Summary
David Byrne is a human[1]. He was born in Dumbarton[2]. He was born on May 14, 1952[3]. He worked as a film producer[4], composer[5], actor[6], singer[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53,207 views/month, #1,743 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Dumbarton[2], David Byrne…
- David Byrne was born on May 14, 1952[3].
- David Byrne was born on January 1, 1952[10].
- David Byrne held citizenship in United States[11].
- English was David Byrne's native language[12].
- David Byrne's professions included film producer[4].
- David Byrne's professions included composer[5].
- David Byrne worked as an actor[6].
- David Byrne worked as a singer[7].
- David Byrne's professions included screenwriter[8].
- David Byrne worked as a musician[13].
- David Byrne's field of work was performing arts[14].
- David Byrne was educated at Rhode Island School of Design[15].
- David Byrne's education included a stint at Lansdowne High School[16].
- David Byrne received the Webby Lifetime Achievement Award[17].
- David Byrne received the Academy Award for Best Original Score[18].
- David Byrne received the Bessie Awards[19].
- David Byrne received the David di Donatello for Best Score[20].
- David Byrne was a member of Talking Heads[21].
- David Byrne is recorded as male[22].
- David Byrne's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- David Byrne's genre is new wave[24].
- David Byrne's genre is alternative rock[25].
- David Byrne's record label is recorded as Todo Mundo[26].
- David Byrne's record label is recorded as Warner Bros. Records[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1952-05-14[30]
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Genre(s): art pop, art rock, crossover prog, experimental rock, pop rock, post-punk, rock[31]
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Community tags: art pop, art rock, crossover prog, experimental rock, pop rock, post-punk, rock, rock and indie, vocals[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: d4659efb-b8eb-4f03-95e9-f69ce35967a9[33]
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Origins and Family
David Byrne's place of birth was Dumbarton[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 14, 1952[3] and January 1, 1952[10]. English was his native language[12].
Education
Educated at Rhode Island School of Design[15], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1877[36] and Lansdowne High School[16], a high school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1963[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film producer[4], composer[5], actor[6], singer[7], screenwriter[8], and musician[13]. David Byrne's field of work was performing arts[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Webby Lifetime Achievement Award[17]; Academy Award for Best Original Score[18], an Academy Awards[40], in United States[41], founded in 1935[42]; Bessie Awards[19], an art prize[43], in United States[44], founded in 1984[45]; and David di Donatello for Best Score[20], a class of award[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1975[48].
Why It Matters
David Byrne ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53,207 views/month, #1,743 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was David Byrne born?
David Byrne's place of birth was Dumbarton[2].
What did David Byrne do for work?
David Byrne worked as film producer[4], composer[5], actor[6], singer[7], and screenwriter[8].
Where did David Byrne go to school?
David Byrne was educated at Rhode Island School of Design[15] and Lansdowne High School[16].
What awards did David Byrne receive?
Honors received include Webby Lifetime Achievement Award[17], Academy Award for Best Original Score[18], Bessie Awards[19], and David di Donatello for Best Score[20].