Paul O'Grady

British comedian, actor and television presenter (1955–2023)
Person human Q1416917
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Summary

Paul O'Grady is a human[1]. He was born in Tranmere[2]. He was born on June 14, 1955[3]. He died in Aldington[4]. He died on March 28, 2023[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], television presenter[7], autobiographer[8], film actor[9], and businessperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,301 views/month, #6,550 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tranmere[2].
  • Paul O'Grady passed away in Aldington[4].
  • Paul O'Grady was born on June 14, 1955[3].
  • Paul O'Grady died on March 28, 2023[5].
  • Paul O'Grady is buried at Church of St Rumwold, Bonnington[12].
  • Paul O'Grady held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Paul O'Grady's professions included comedian[6].
  • Paul O'Grady's professions included television presenter[7].
  • Paul O'Grady worked as an autobiographer[8].
  • Paul O'Grady worked as a film actor[9].
  • Paul O'Grady worked as a businessperson[10].
  • Paul O'Grady worked as a television actor[14].
  • Paul O'Grady was educated at Redcourt - St Anselm's[15].
  • Paul O'Grady's education included a stint at Wirral Metropolitan College[16].
  • Paul O'Grady was educated at Christian Brothers' School[17].
  • Paul O'Grady received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Paul O'Grady is recorded as male[19].
  • Paul O'Grady's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paul O'Grady's Commons category is recorded as Paul O'Grady[21].
  • The cause of death was sudden unexpected death syndrome[22].
  • The cause of death was heart arrhythmia[23].
  • Paul O'Grady's residence is recorded as Aldington[24].
  • Paul O'Grady's family name is recorded as O'Grady[25].
  • Paul O'Grady's given name is recorded as Paul[26].
  • Paul O'Grady's official website is recorded as http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00jm03v/[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul O'Grady's place of birth was Tranmere[2]. He was born on June 14, 1955[3].

Education

Educated at Redcourt - St Anselm's[15], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1947[30]; Wirral Metropolitan College[16], a college[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1982[33]; and Christian Brothers' School[17], a secondary school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1962[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], television presenter[7], autobiographer[8], film actor[9], businessperson[10], and television actor[14].

Recognition

Paul O'Grady received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[18].

Death and Burial

Paul O'Grady died on March 28, 2023[5]. He passed away in Aldington[4]. Recorded cause of death include sudden unexpected death syndrome[22] and heart arrhythmia[23]. He is buried at Church of St Rumwold, Bonnington[12].

Why It Matters

Paul O'Grady ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,301 views/month, #6,550 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Paul O'Grady born?

Born in Tranmere[2].

Where did Paul O'Grady die?

Paul O'Grady died in Aldington[4].

What did Paul O'Grady do for work?

Paul O'Grady worked as comedian[6], television presenter[7], autobiographer[8], film actor[9], and businessperson[10].

Where did Paul O'Grady go to school?

Paul O'Grady was educated at Redcourt - St Anselm's[15], Wirral Metropolitan College[16], and Christian Brothers' School[17].

What awards did Paul O'Grady receive?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . laprensafl.com. Retrieved . laprensafl.com. 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
  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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