Don Cornelius

Summary

Don Cornelius is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Chicago^[2]. He was born on September 27, 1936^[3]. He died in Sherman Oaks^[4]. He died on February 1, 2012^[5]. He worked as a television presenter^[6] and television producer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,372 views/month, #6,268 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Don Cornelius was born in Chicago^[2].
• Don Cornelius passed away in Sherman Oaks^[4].
• Don Cornelius was born on September 27, 1936^[3].
• Don Cornelius died on February 1, 2012^[5].
• Don Cornelius held citizenship in United States^[9].
• Don Cornelius worked as a television presenter^[6].
• Don Cornelius worked as a television producer^[7].
• Don Cornelius was educated at DuSable High School^[10].
• A notable work attributed to Don Cornelius is Soul Train^[11].
• Don Cornelius received the Grammy Trustees Award^[12].
• Don Cornelius received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[13].
• Don Cornelius received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[14].
• Don Cornelius is recorded as male^[15].
• Don Cornelius's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• Don Cornelius's Commons category is recorded as Don Cornelius^[17].
• The cause of death was gunshot wound^[18].
• Don Cornelius's residence is recorded as Chicago^[19].
• Don Cornelius's family name is recorded as Cornelius^[20].
• Don Cornelius's given name is recorded as Don^[21].
• Don Cornelius's given name is recorded as Donald^[22].
• Don Cornelius's pseudonym is recorded as The World's Coolest Uncle^[23].
• Don Cornelius's manner of death is recorded as suicide^[24].
• Don Cornelius's eye color is recorded as dark brown^[25].
• Don Cornelius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as American English^[26].
• Don Cornelius's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Donald Cortez Cornelius'}^[27].

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Origins and Family

Don Cornelius's place of birth was Chicago^[2]. He was born on September 27, 1936^[3].

Education

Don Cornelius was educated at DuSable High School^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter^[6] and television producer^[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Don Cornelius is Soul Train^[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Trustees Award^[12], an award^[28]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[13], a commemorative plaque^[29], in United States^[30]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[14], a music museum^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1983^[33].

Death and Burial

Don Cornelius died on February 1, 2012^[5]. He passed away in Sherman Oaks^[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound^[18].

Why It Matters

Don Cornelius ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,372 views/month, #6,268 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

FAQs

Where was Don Cornelius born?

Don Cornelius's place of birth was Chicago^[2].

Where did Don Cornelius die?

Don Cornelius died in Sherman Oaks^[4].

What did Don Cornelius do for work?

Don Cornelius worked as television presenter^[6] and television producer^[7].

Where did Don Cornelius go to school?

Don Cornelius was educated at DuSable High School^[10].

What awards did Don Cornelius receive?

Honors received include Grammy Trustees Award^[12], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[13], and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[14].