David Selby

American actor (born 1941)
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David Selby

Summary

David Selby is a human[1]. He was born in Morgantown[2]. He was born on February 5, 1941[3]. He worked as a stage actor[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], writer[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,546 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Morgantown[2], David Selby…
  • David Selby was born on February 5, 1941[3].
  • David Selby held citizenship in United States[10].
  • David Selby's professions included stage actor[4].
  • David Selby worked as a film actor[5].
  • David Selby worked as a television actor[6].
  • David Selby worked as a writer[7].
  • David Selby's professions included film producer[8].
  • David Selby was educated at West Virginia University[11].
  • David Selby was educated at Southern Illinois University[12].
  • David Selby's education included a stint at Morgantown High School[13].
  • David Selby received the Soap Opera Digest Awards[14].
  • David Selby is recorded as male[15].
  • David Selby's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • David Selby's family name is recorded as Selby[17].
  • David Selby's given name is recorded as David[18].
  • David Selby's official website is recorded as http://www.davidselby.com/[19].
  • David Selby's nominated for is recorded as Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award[20].
  • David Selby's nominated for is recorded as Soap Opera Digest Awards[21].
  • David Selby's nominated for is recorded as Soap Opera Digest Awards[22].
  • David Selby's nominated for is recorded as Soap Opera Digest Awards[23].
  • David Selby's nominated for is recorded as Soap Opera Digest Awards[24].
  • David Selby's nominated for is recorded as Soap Opera Digest Awards[25].
  • David Selby's start of work period is recorded as 1968[26].
  • David Selby dates from the 20th century[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Morgantown[2], David Selby… he was born on February 5, 1941[3].

Education

Educated at West Virginia University[11], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1867[30], headquartered in Morgantown[31]; Southern Illinois University[12], a state university system[32], in United States[33], founded in 1869[34]; and Morgantown High School[13], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1883[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], writer[7], and film producer[8].

Recognition

David Selby received the Soap Opera Digest Awards[14].

Why It Matters

David Selby ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,546 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was David Selby born?

David Selby was born in Morgantown[2].

What did David Selby do for work?

David Selby worked as stage actor[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], writer[7], and film producer[8].

Where did David Selby go to school?

David Selby was educated at West Virginia University[11], Southern Illinois University[12], and Morgantown High School[13].

What awards did David Selby receive?

Honors received include Soap Opera Digest Awards[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . alumni.wvu.edu. alumni.wvu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wvencyclopedia.org. wvencyclopedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . spectra.theater. spectra.theater. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . davidselby.com. davidselby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . soapoperadigest.com. soapoperadigest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . razzies.com. Retrieved . razzies.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . imdb.com. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . tvguide.com. tvguide.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . imdb.com. imdb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . tvguide.com. tvguide.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . tvguide.com. tvguide.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 19
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  2. 18d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Soap Opera Digest Awards
    Kinobaza person id → david-selby
    Nominated for → Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award, Soap Opera Digest Awards, Soap Opera Digest Awards +3
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  3. 4w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 11w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Time period → 20th century
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