Joseph Koo

Hong Kong composer (1931–2023)
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Joseph Koo

Summary

Joseph Koo is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kuang-chou[2]. He was born on February 25, 1931[3]. He passed away in Vancouver[4]. He died on January 3, 2023[5]. He worked as a composer[6], actor[7], songwriter[8], comedian[9], and painter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Koo was born in Kuang-chou[2].
  • Joseph Koo passed away in Vancouver[4].
  • Joseph Koo was born on February 25, 1931[3].
  • Joseph Koo was born on February 23, 1931[12].
  • Joseph Koo died on January 3, 2023[5].
  • Joseph Koo held citizenship in Republic of China[13].
  • Joseph Koo held citizenship in British Hong Kong[14].
  • Joseph Koo held citizenship in People's Republic of China[15].
  • Joseph Koo held citizenship in Canada[16].
  • Joseph Koo is identified as part of the Han Chinese people ethnic group[17].
  • Joseph Koo's professions included composer[6].
  • Joseph Koo's professions included actor[7].
  • Joseph Koo's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Joseph Koo worked as a comedian[9].
  • Joseph Koo worked as a painter[10].
  • Joseph Koo's field of work was film score[18].
  • Joseph Koo's field of work was composed musical work[19].
  • Joseph Koo was educated at Berklee College of Music[20].
  • Joseph Koo was educated at Pui Ching Middle School[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Koo is Beneath the Lion Rock[22].
  • Joseph Koo received the Bronze Bauhinia Star[23].
  • Joseph Koo received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[24].
  • Joseph Koo received the honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[25].
  • Joseph Koo is recorded as male[26].
  • Joseph Koo's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kuang-chou[2], Joseph Koo… Recorded date of birth include February 25, 1931[3] and February 23, 1931[12]. He is identified as part of the Han Chinese people ethnic group[17].

Education

Educated at Berklee College of Music[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1945[30], headquartered in Boston[31] and Pui Ching Middle School[21], a school[32], in People's Republic of China[33], founded in 1889[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], actor[7], songwriter[8], comedian[9], and painter[10]. Fields of work include film score[18], a music genre[35] and composed musical work[19], a type of work of art[36].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Joseph Koo is Beneath the Lion Rock[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Bauhinia Star[23], an award[37], founded in 1997[38]; Member of the Order of the British Empire[24], an award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[25], an award[41], in People's Republic of China[42].

Death and Burial

Joseph Koo died on January 3, 2023[5]. He died in Vancouver[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph Koo ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Koo born?

Joseph Koo was born in Kuang-chou[2].

Where did Joseph Koo die?

Joseph Koo passed away in Vancouver[4].

What did Joseph Koo do for work?

Joseph Koo worked as composer[6], actor[7], songwriter[8], comedian[9], and painter[10].

Where did Joseph Koo go to school?

Joseph Koo was educated at Berklee College of Music[20] and Pui Ching Middle School[21].

What awards did Joseph Koo receive?

Honors received include Bronze Bauhinia Star[23], Member of the Order of the British Empire[24], and honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . 881903.com. Retrieved . 881903.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . 881903.com. Retrieved . 881903.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [22] ↑ . 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
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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