Duncan Sheik

American singer-songwriter and composer
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Duncan Sheik

Summary

Duncan Sheik is a human[1]. His place of birth was Montclair[2]. He was born on November 18, 1969[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], musician[6], songwriter[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,349 views/month, #6,826 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Duncan Sheik was born in Montclair[2].
  • Duncan Sheik was born on November 18, 1969[3].
  • Duncan Sheik held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Duncan Sheik worked as a singer-songwriter[4].
  • Duncan Sheik's professions included singer[5].
  • Duncan Sheik's professions included musician[6].
  • Duncan Sheik's professions included songwriter[7].
  • Duncan Sheik worked as a composer[8].
  • Duncan Sheik worked as a guitarist[11].
  • Duncan Sheik was educated at Brown University[12].
  • Duncan Sheik was educated at Phillips Academy[13].
  • Duncan Sheik's education included a stint at Eaglebrook School[14].
  • Duncan Sheik received the Tony Award for Best Original Score[15].
  • Duncan Sheik is recorded as male[16].
  • Duncan Sheik's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Duncan Sheik's genre is alternative rock[18].
  • Duncan Sheik's record label is recorded as Atlantic Records[19].
  • Duncan Sheik's family name is recorded as Sheik[20].
  • Duncan Sheik's given name is recorded as Duncan[21].
  • Duncan Sheik's official website is recorded as https://www.duncansheik.com/[22].
  • Duncan Sheik's instrument is recorded as voice[23].
  • Duncan Sheik's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Duncan Sheik's topic has template is recorded as Template:Duncan Sheik[25].
  • Duncan Sheik's start of work period is recorded as 1993[26].
  • Duncan Sheik's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+12375'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Duncan Sheik was born in Montclair[2]. He was born on November 18, 1969[3].

Education

Educated at Brown University[12], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1765[30], headquartered in Providence[31]; Phillips Academy[13], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1778[34]; and Eaglebrook School[14], a school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1922[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], musician[6], songwriter[7], composer[8], and guitarist[11].

Recognition

Duncan Sheik received the Tony Award for Best Original Score[15].

Why It Matters

Duncan Sheik ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,349 views/month, #6,826 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Duncan Sheik born?

Duncan Sheik was born in Montclair[2].

What did Duncan Sheik do for work?

Duncan Sheik worked as singer-songwriter[4], singer[5], musician[6], songwriter[7], and composer[8].

Where did Duncan Sheik go to school?

Duncan Sheik was educated at Brown University[12], Phillips Academy[13], and Eaglebrook School[14].

What awards did Duncan Sheik receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Original Score[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . tonyawards.com. tonyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website https://www.duncansheik.com/
    Place of birth Montclair
    Sex or gender male
    Start of work period +1993-00-00T00:00:00Z
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