Jim Morrison
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Jim Morrison
Summary
Jim Morrison is a human[1]. His place of birth was Melbourne[2]. He was born on December 8, 1943[3]. He passed away in 4th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on July 3, 1971[5]. He worked as a vocalist[6], director[7], singer-songwriter[8], lyricist[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,539 views/month, #1,367 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Melbourne[2], Jim Morrison…
- Jim Morrison died in 4th arrondissement of Paris[4].
- Jim Morrison was born on December 8, 1943[3].
- Jim Morrison died on July 3, 1971[5].
- Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
- Burial took place at grave of Jim Morrison[13].
- Jim Morrison's father was George Stephen Morrison[14].
- Among Jim Morrison's spouses was Pamela Courson[15].
- Jim Morrison held citizenship in United States[16].
- English was Jim Morrison's native language[17].
- Jim Morrison's professions included vocalist[6].
- Jim Morrison worked as a director[7].
- Jim Morrison's professions included singer-songwriter[8].
- Jim Morrison's professions included lyricist[9].
- Jim Morrison worked as a composer[10].
- Jim Morrison's professions included actor[18].
- Jim Morrison's field of work was rock music[19].
- Jim Morrison's field of work was singing[20].
- Jim Morrison's field of work was poetry[21].
- Jim Morrison's education included a stint at St. Petersburg College[22].
- Jim Morrison's education included a stint at Florida State University[23].
- Jim Morrison's education included a stint at University of California, Los Angeles[24].
- Jim Morrison was educated at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[25].
- Jim Morrison's education included a stint at Alameda High School[26].
- Jim Morrison was educated at George Washington Middle School[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Melbourne[2], Jim Morrison… he was born on December 8, 1943[3]. His father was George Stephen Morrison[14]. English was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at St. Petersburg College[22], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1927[30]; Florida State University[23], a public university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1851[33]; University of California, Los Angeles[24], a public research university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1919[36], headquartered in Los Angeles[37]; UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[25], a drama school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1947[40]; Alameda High School[26], a high school[41], in United States[42], founded in 1928[43]; and George Washington Middle School[27], a school[44], in United States[45], founded in 1935[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include vocalist[6], director[7], singer-songwriter[8], lyricist[9], composer[10], and actor[18]. Fields of work include rock music[19], a music genre[47], founded in 1948[48]; singing[20], a type of activity[49]; and poetry[21], a literary form[50].
Personal Life
Among Jim Morrison's spouses was Pamela Courson[15]. His religion is recorded as shamanism[51].
Death and Burial
Jim Morrison died on July 3, 1971[5]. He passed away in 4th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and grave of him[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jim Morrison include Morrison Hotel[52], an album[53].
Why It Matters
Jim Morrison ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,539 views/month, #1,367 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 77 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Simon Le Bon[56], a singer[57], b. 1958[58], of United Kingdom[59].
Entities named for him include Morrison Hotel[52], an album[53].
FAQs
Where was Jim Morrison born?
Jim Morrison was born in Melbourne[2].
Where did Jim Morrison die?
Jim Morrison died in 4th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Jim Morrison's parents?
Jim Morrison's father was George Stephen Morrison[14].
Who was Jim Morrison married to?
Jim Morrison's spouses include Pamela Courson[15].
What did Jim Morrison do for work?
Jim Morrison worked as vocalist[6], director[7], singer-songwriter[8], lyricist[9], and composer[10].
Where did Jim Morrison go to school?
Jim Morrison was educated at St. Petersburg College[22], Florida State University[23], University of California, Los Angeles[24], and UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television[25].
Who did Jim Morrison influence?
Jim Morrison has been cited as an influence by Simon Le Bon[56].