Norman Wisdom

English actor, comedian and singer-songwriter
Person human Q349217
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Norman Wisdom

Summary

Norman Wisdom is a human[1]. He was born in Marylebone[2]. He was born on February 4, 1915[3]. He passed away in Isle of Man[4]. He died on October 4, 2010[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], screenwriter[7], musician[8], singer-songwriter[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,133 views/month, #6,735 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Marylebone[2], Norman Wisdom…
  • Norman Wisdom passed away in Isle of Man[4].
  • Norman Wisdom was born on February 4, 1915[3].
  • Norman Wisdom died on October 4, 2010[5].
  • Norman Wisdom's father was Frederick Wisdom[12].
  • Norman Wisdom's mother was Maud Targett[13].
  • Norman Wisdom held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Norman Wisdom's professions included comedian[6].
  • Norman Wisdom's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Norman Wisdom's professions included musician[8].
  • Norman Wisdom worked as a singer-songwriter[9].
  • Norman Wisdom's professions included composer[10].
  • Norman Wisdom's professions included singer[15].
  • Norman Wisdom received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Norman Wisdom received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Norman Wisdom is recorded as male[18].
  • Norman Wisdom's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Norman Wisdom's military branch is recorded as British Army[20].
  • Norman Wisdom's record label is recorded as EMI[21].
  • Norman Wisdom's record label is recorded as Philips Records[22].
  • Norman Wisdom's Commons category is recorded as Norman Wisdom[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Norman Wisdom was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Norman Wisdom's family name is recorded as Wisdom[26].
  • Norman Wisdom's given name is recorded as Norman[27].

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Origins and Family

Norman Wisdom was born in Marylebone[2]. He was born on February 4, 1915[3]. His father was Frederick Wisdom[12]. His mother was Maud Targett[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], screenwriter[7], musician[8], singer-songwriter[9], composer[10], and singer[15].

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

Norman Wisdom died on October 4, 2010[5]. He passed away in Isle of Man[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].

Why It Matters

Norman Wisdom ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,133 views/month, #6,735 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Norman Wisdom born?

Norman Wisdom was born in Marylebone[2].

Where did Norman Wisdom die?

Norman Wisdom died in Isle of Man[4].

Who were Norman Wisdom's parents?

Norman Wisdom's father was Frederick Wisdom[12]. Norman Wisdom's mother was Maud Targett[13].

What did Norman Wisdom do for work?

Norman Wisdom worked as comedian[6], screenwriter[7], musician[8], singer-songwriter[9], and composer[10].

What awards did Norman Wisdom 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] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: 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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