Ed O'Neill

American actor (born 1946)
Person human Q16758
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Ed O'Neill

Summary

Ed O'Neill is a human[1]. He was born in Youngstown[2]. He was born on April 12, 1946[3]. He worked as a television actor[4], comedian[5], teacher[6], American football player[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,442 views/month, #2,679 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Youngstown[2], Ed O'Neill…
  • Ed O'Neill was born on April 12, 1946[3].
  • Ed O'Neill was married to Catherine Rusoff[10].
  • Ed O'Neill held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Ed O'Neill's professions included television actor[4].
  • Ed O'Neill's professions included comedian[5].
  • Ed O'Neill worked as a teacher[6].
  • Ed O'Neill's professions included American football player[7].
  • Ed O'Neill worked as a film actor[8].
  • Ed O'Neill worked as a voice actor[12].
  • Ed O'Neill was educated at Ohio University[13].
  • Ed O'Neill was educated at Ursuline High School[14].
  • Ed O'Neill was educated at Youngstown State University[15].
  • Ed O'Neill received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].
  • Ed O'Neill is recorded as male[17].
  • Ed O'Neill's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ed O'Neill's member of sports team is recorded as Pittsburgh Steelers[19].
  • Ed O'Neill's member of sports team is recorded as Ohio Bobcats football[20].
  • Ed O'Neill's member of sports team is recorded as Youngstown State Penguins football[21].
  • Ed O'Neill's Commons category is recorded as Ed O'Neill[22].
  • Ed O'Neill's position played on team / speciality is recorded as linebacker[23].
  • Ed O'Neill's residence is recorded as Los Angeles[24].
  • Ed O'Neill's sport is recorded as American football[25].
  • Ed O'Neill's family name is recorded as O'Neill[26].
  • Ed O'Neill's given name is recorded as Edward[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Youngstown[2], Ed O'Neill… he was born on April 12, 1946[3].

Education

Educated at Ohio University[13], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1804[30], headquartered in Athens[31]; Ursuline High School[14], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1905[34]; and Youngstown State University[15], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1908[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[4], comedian[5], teacher[6], American football player[7], film actor[8], and voice actor[12].

Recognition

Ed O'Neill received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

Personal Life

Among Ed O'Neill's spouses was Catherine Rusoff[10].

Why It Matters

Ed O'Neill ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,442 views/month, #2,679 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Ed O'Neill born?

Ed O'Neill was born in Youngstown[2].

Who was Ed O'Neill married to?

Ed O'Neill's spouses include Catherine Rusoff[10].

What did Ed O'Neill do for work?

Ed O'Neill worked as television actor[4], comedian[5], teacher[6], American football player[7], and film actor[8].

Where did Ed O'Neill go to school?

Ed O'Neill was educated at Ohio University[13], Ursuline High School[14], and Youngstown State University[15].

What awards did Ed O'Neill receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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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