David Duchovny
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Summary
David Duchovny was born on August 7, 1960[1], in New York City[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], writer[4], screenwriter[5], singer-songwriter[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46,055 views/month, #2,508 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Amram Ducovny[9]
- Child: West Duchovny[10], Kyd Miller Duchovny[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Ethnic group: Scottish people[14]
- Occupation: television producer[15], film director[16], television actor[17], film actor[18], television director[19], director[20]
- Educated at: Yale University[21], Grace Church School[22], Collegiate School[23]
- Notable work: The X-Files[24], Californication[25]
- Award received: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama[26], Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama[27], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy[28], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[29], CineMerit Award[30]
- Member of: Phi Beta Kappa Society[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Sexual orientation: heterosexuality[33]
- Genre: alternative rock[34]
- Commons category: David Duchovny[35]
- Residence: Los Angeles[36]
- Family name: Duchovny[37]
- Given name: David[38], William[39]
- Official website: https://davidduchovny.com[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:David Duchovny[41]
- Commons gallery: David Duchovny[42]
- Described at URL: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/was-david-duchovnys-famil_b_5635205[43]
- Student of: Sanford Meisner[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Birth name: David William Duchovny[46]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[47]
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Country: US[48]
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Began / founded: 1960-08-07[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: f9ebf0e1-e46d-4094-ae2c-b6de252ca19e[50]
Why It Matters
David Duchovny has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was David Duchovny born?
David Duchovny was born in New York City[2].
Who were David Duchovny's parents?
David Duchovny's father was Amram Ducovny[9].
What did David Duchovny do for work?
David Duchovny worked as an actor[3], writer[4], screenwriter[5], singer-songwriter[6], and film producer[7].
Where did David Duchovny go to school?
David Duchovny was educated at Yale University[21], Grace Church School[22], and Collegiate School[23].
What awards did David Duchovny receive?
Honors received include Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama[26], Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama[27], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy[28], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[29].