John Cullum

American actor, director and singer (born 1930)
Person human Q1905269
John Cullum
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John Cullum

Summary

John Cullum is a human[1]. His place of birth was Knoxville[2]. He was born on March 2, 1930[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], film director[7], and singer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,302 views/month, #6,110 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Knoxville[2], John Cullum…
  • John Cullum was born on March 2, 1930[3].
  • A child of John Cullum was J.D. Cullum[10].
  • John Cullum held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was John Cullum's native language[12].
  • John Cullum's professions included screenwriter[4].
  • John Cullum's professions included television actor[5].
  • John Cullum worked as a film actor[6].
  • John Cullum worked as a film director[7].
  • John Cullum's professions included singer[8].
  • John Cullum worked as a stage actor[13].
  • John Cullum's education included a stint at University of Tennessee[14].
  • John Cullum was educated at Knoxville High School[15].
  • John Cullum received the Theatre World Award[16].
  • John Cullum received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[17].
  • John Cullum received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[18].
  • John Cullum received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[19].
  • John Cullum is recorded as male[20].
  • John Cullum's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Cullum's Commons category is recorded as John Cullum[22].
  • John Cullum's family name is recorded as Cullum[23].
  • John Cullum's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Cullum's instrument is recorded as voice[25].
  • John Cullum's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[26].
  • John Cullum's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Cullum's place of birth was Knoxville[2]. He was born on March 2, 1930[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at University of Tennessee[14], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Knoxville[31] and Knoxville High School[15], a secondary school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1910[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], film director[7], singer[8], and stage actor[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Theatre World Award[16], a theatre award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1945[37]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[17], a theatre award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1948[40]; and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[19], a class of award[41].

Personal Life

A child of John Cullum was J.D. Cullum[10].

Why It Matters

John Cullum ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,302 views/month, #6,110 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was John Cullum born?

John Cullum's place of birth was Knoxville[2].

What did John Cullum do for work?

John Cullum worked as screenwriter[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], film director[7], and singer[8].

Where did John Cullum go to school?

John Cullum was educated at University of Tennessee[14] and Knoxville High School[15].

What awards did John Cullum receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award[16], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[17], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[18], and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . theatreworldawards.org. theatreworldawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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