John Barrowman

Scottish-American actor, author, and singer
Person human Q24632
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John Barrowman

Summary

John Barrowman is a human[1]. Born in Glasgow[2], he… he was born on March 11, 1967[3]. He worked as a singer[4], writer[5], novelist[6], stage actor[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,636 views/month, #5,838 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Glasgow[2], John Barrowman…
  • John Barrowman was born on March 11, 1967[3].
  • John Barrowman was married to Scott Gill[10].
  • John Barrowman held citizenship in United States[11].
  • John Barrowman held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • English was John Barrowman's native language[13].
  • John Barrowman's professions included singer[4].
  • John Barrowman worked as a writer[5].
  • John Barrowman's professions included novelist[6].
  • John Barrowman's professions included stage actor[7].
  • John Barrowman's professions included television actor[8].
  • John Barrowman worked as a children's writer[14].
  • John Barrowman's education included a stint at Alliant International University[15].
  • John Barrowman's education included a stint at Joliet West High School[16].
  • John Barrowman was educated at DePaul University[17].
  • John Barrowman received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • John Barrowman is recorded as male[19].
  • John Barrowman's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Barrowman's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[21].
  • John Barrowman's genre is pop music[22].
  • John Barrowman's genre is musical[23].
  • John Barrowman's Commons category is recorded as John Barrowman[24].
  • John Barrowman's residence is recorded as London[25].
  • John Barrowman's residence is recorded as Palm Springs[26].
  • John Barrowman's residence is recorded as Cardiff[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Barrowman's place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on March 11, 1967[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Alliant International University[15], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 2001[30], headquartered in San Diego[31]; Joliet West High School[16], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1964[34]; and DePaul University[17], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1898[37], headquartered in Chicago[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], writer[5], novelist[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and children's writer[14].

Recognition

John Barrowman received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[18].

Personal Life

John Barrowman was married to Scott Gill[10].

Why It Matters

John Barrowman ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,636 views/month, #5,838 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was John Barrowman born?

John Barrowman was born in Glasgow[2].

Who was John Barrowman married to?

John Barrowman's spouses include Scott Gill[10].

What did John Barrowman do for work?

John Barrowman worked as singer[4], writer[5], novelist[6], stage actor[7], and television actor[8].

Where did John Barrowman go to school?

John Barrowman was educated at Alliant International University[15], Joliet West High School[16], and DePaul University[17].

What awards did John Barrowman receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . people.com. Retrieved . people.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q14005. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved . dailymail.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . azstarnet.com. azstarnet.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . fandango.com. fandango.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . johnbarrowman.com. johnbarrowman.com. Provenance: 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
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Alliant International University, Joliet West High School, DePaul University
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