David Copperfield

American illusionist
Person human Q139637
David Copperfield
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David Copperfield

Summary

David Copperfield is a human[1]. His place of birth was Metuchen[2]. He was born on September 16, 1956[3]. He worked as an illusionist[4], writer[5], film actor[6], hypnotist[7], and stunt performer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,535 views/month, #4,052 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Copperfield was born in Metuchen[2].
  • David Copperfield was born on September 16, 1956[3].
  • David Copperfield held citizenship in United States[10].
  • David Copperfield worked as an illusionist[4].
  • David Copperfield worked as a writer[5].
  • David Copperfield worked as a film actor[6].
  • David Copperfield's professions included hypnotist[7].
  • David Copperfield's professions included stunt performer[8].
  • David Copperfield worked as an actor[11].
  • David Copperfield's field of work was street magic[12].
  • Among David Copperfield's employers was New York University[13].
  • David Copperfield's education included a stint at Fordham University[14].
  • David Copperfield was educated at Metuchen High School[15].
  • David Copperfield received the Library of Congress Living Legend[16].
  • David Copperfield received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17].
  • David Copperfield received the Mandrake d'Or[18].
  • David Copperfield received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • David Copperfield is recorded as male[20].
  • David Copperfield's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • David Copperfield's Commons category is recorded as David Copperfield (illusionist)[22].
  • David Copperfield's residence is recorded as Las Vegas[23].
  • David Copperfield's family name is recorded as Q37075835[24].
  • David Copperfield's family name is recorded as Copperfield[25].
  • David Copperfield's given name is recorded as David[26].
  • David Copperfield's given name is recorded as Seth[27].

Body

Origins and Family

David Copperfield was born in Metuchen[2]. He was born on September 16, 1956[3].

Education

Educated at Fordham University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1841[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Metuchen High School[15], a high school[32], in United States[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include illusionist[4], writer[5], film actor[6], hypnotist[7], stunt performer[8], and actor[11]. David Copperfield's field of work was street magic[12]. Among his employers was New York University[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Library of Congress Living Legend[16], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 2000[36]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; Mandrake d'Or[18], an art prize[39]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], a commemorative plaque[40], in United States[41].

Works and Contributions

Things named for David Copperfield include his flying illusion[42], a levitation[43].

Why It Matters

David Copperfield ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,535 views/month, #4,052 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include his flying illusion[42], a levitation[43].

FAQs

Where was David Copperfield born?

David Copperfield was born in Metuchen[2].

What did David Copperfield do for work?

David Copperfield worked as illusionist[4], writer[5], film actor[6], hypnotist[7], and stunt performer[8].

Where did David Copperfield go to school?

David Copperfield was educated at Fordham University[14] and Metuchen High School[15].

What awards did David Copperfield receive?

Honors received include Library of Congress Living Legend[16], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17], Mandrake d'Or[18], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . loc.gov. loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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