Jeremy Northam

British actor (born 1961)
Person human Q443961
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Summary

Jeremy Northam was born on December 1, 1961[1], in Cambridge[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], stage actor[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], and actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,394 views/month, #5,986 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: John Northam[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Occupation: musician[11]
  • Educated at: University of London[12], Bristol Grammar School[13], Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[14], Bedford College[15], King's College School[16]
  • Award received: Laurence Olivier Awards[17], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Newcomer in a Play[18], Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Genre: Shakespearean comedy[21]
  • Commons category: Jeremy Northam[22]
  • Family name: Northam[23]
  • Given name: Jeremy[24]
  • Instrument: voice[25]
  • Nominated for: London Film Critics Circle Award for British Actor of the Year[26], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Newcomer in a Play[27], London Film Critics Circle Award for Actor of the Year[28], Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast[29], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
  • Birth name: Jeremy Philip Northam[32]
  • Name in native language: Jeremy Philip Northam[33]
  • Start of work period: 1987[34]

Why It Matters

Jeremy Northam has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Jeremy Northam born?

Jeremy Northam's place of birth was Cambridge[2].

Who were Jeremy Northam's parents?

Jeremy Northam's father was John Northam[9].

What did Jeremy Northam do for work?

Jeremy Northam worked as a singer[3], stage actor[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], and actor[7].

Where did Jeremy Northam go to school?

Jeremy Northam was educated at University of London[12], Bristol Grammar School[13], Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[14], and Bedford College[15].

What awards did Jeremy Northam receive?

Honors received include Laurence Olivier Awards[17], Laurence Olivier Award for Best Newcomer in a Play[18], and Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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