Gregory Porter

American jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actor
Person human Q3116385
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Gregory Porter

Summary

Gregory Porter is a human[1]. He was born in Sacramento[2]. He was born on November 4, 1971[3]. He worked as a singer[4], composer[5], singer-songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], and stage actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,827 views/month, #6,708 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gregory Porter's place of birth was Sacramento[2].
  • Gregory Porter was born on November 4, 1971[3].
  • Gregory Porter held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Gregory Porter's professions included singer[4].
  • Gregory Porter worked as a composer[5].
  • Gregory Porter's professions included singer-songwriter[6].
  • Gregory Porter's professions included jazz musician[7].
  • Gregory Porter's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Gregory Porter's professions included recording artist[11].
  • Gregory Porter's education included a stint at Highland High School[12].
  • Gregory Porter was influenced by Nat King Cole[13].
  • Gregory Porter is recorded as male[14].
  • Gregory Porter's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Gregory Porter's genre is blues[16].
  • Gregory Porter's genre is vocal jazz[17].
  • Gregory Porter's genre is soul[18].
  • Gregory Porter's record label is recorded as Blue Note[19].
  • Gregory Porter's record label is recorded as Motéma Music[20].
  • Gregory Porter's discography is recorded as Gregory Porter discography[21].
  • Gregory Porter's Commons category is recorded as Gregory Porter[22].
  • Gregory Porter's voice type is recorded as baritone[23].
  • Gregory Porter's family name is recorded as Porter[24].
  • Gregory Porter's given name is recorded as Gregory[25].
  • Gregory Porter's significant event is recorded as 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Brooklyn, New York City[26].
  • Gregory Porter's official website is recorded as http://www.gregoryporter.com/[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gregory Porter's place of birth was Sacramento[2]. He was born on November 4, 1971[3].

Education

Gregory Porter's education included a stint at Highland High School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], composer[5], singer-songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], stage actor[8], and recording artist[11].

Why It Matters

Gregory Porter ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,827 views/month, #6,708 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Gregory Porter born?

Gregory Porter was born in Sacramento[2].

What did Gregory Porter do for work?

Gregory Porter worked as singer[4], composer[5], singer-songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], and stage actor[8].

Where did Gregory Porter go to school?

Gregory Porter was educated at Highland High School[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . tibemag.no. tibemag.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Česko-Slovenská filmová databáze. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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