Ken Dodd

English comedian, singer-songwriter and actor (1927–2018)
Person human Q1738596
Ken Dodd
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Ken Dodd

Summary

Ken Dodd is a human[1]. He was born in Knotty Ash[2]. He was born on November 8, 1927[3]. He passed away in Knotty Ash[4]. He died on March 11, 2018[5]. He worked as an actor[6], comedian[7], film actor[8], singer-songwriter[9], and stand-up comedian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (531 views/month, #6,770 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ken Dodd was born in Knotty Ash[2].
  • Ken Dodd died in Knotty Ash[4].
  • Ken Dodd was born on November 8, 1927[3].
  • Ken Dodd died on March 11, 2018[5].
  • Burial took place at Allerton Cemetery[12].
  • Ken Dodd held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Ken Dodd's professions included actor[6].
  • Ken Dodd worked as a comedian[7].
  • Ken Dodd's professions included film actor[8].
  • Ken Dodd's professions included singer-songwriter[9].
  • Ken Dodd's professions included stand-up comedian[10].
  • Ken Dodd worked as a screenwriter[14].
  • Ken Dodd's education included a stint at Childwall Academy[15].
  • Ken Dodd received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Ken Dodd received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Ken Dodd is recorded as male[18].
  • Ken Dodd's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ken Dodd's genre is pop music[20].
  • Ken Dodd's genre is one-line joke[21].
  • Ken Dodd's genre is music hall[22].
  • Ken Dodd's Commons category is recorded as Ken Dodd[23].
  • The cause of death was bronchitis[24].
  • Ken Dodd's family name is recorded as Dodd[25].
  • Ken Dodd's given name is recorded as Kenneth[26].
  • Ken Dodd's given name is recorded as Arthur[27].

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Origins and Family

Ken Dodd's place of birth was Knotty Ash[2]. He was born on November 8, 1927[3].

Education

Ken Dodd's education included a stint at Childwall Academy[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], comedian[7], film actor[8], singer-songwriter[9], stand-up comedian[10], and screenwriter[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Knight Bachelor[17], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32].

Death and Burial

Ken Dodd died on March 11, 2018[5]. He died in Knotty Ash[4]. The cause of death was bronchitis[24]. Burial took place at Allerton Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ken Dodd ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (531 views/month, #6,770 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Ken Dodd born?

Ken Dodd was born in Knotty Ash[2].

Where did Ken Dodd die?

Ken Dodd died in Knotty Ash[4].

What did Ken Dodd do for work?

Ken Dodd worked as actor[6], comedian[7], film actor[8], singer-songwriter[9], and stand-up comedian[10].

Where did Ken Dodd go to school?

Ken Dodd was educated at Childwall Academy[15].

What awards did Ken Dodd receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16] and Knight Bachelor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . The London Gazette 61803. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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