Shaquille O'Neal
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Summary
Shaquille O'Neal was born on March 6, 1972[1], in Newark[2]. He has worked as a basketball player[3], actor[4], rapper[5], sports commentator[6], and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68,698 views/month, #1,363 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Joe Toney[9]
- Child: Shareef O'Neal[10], Amirah O'Neal[11], Me'Arah O'Neal[12], Taahirah O'Neal[13], Shaqir O'Neal[14], Eric Velasquez[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Native language: English[17]
- Occupation: real estate entrepreneur[18], film producer[19], television producer[20], singer[21], podcaster[22], Thai boxer[23], film actor[24], screenwriter[25], musician[26]
- Educated at: Syracuse University[27], New York Film Academy[28], Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School[29], Louisiana State University[30]
- Award received: NBA All-Rookie Team[31], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[32], All-NBA Team[33], NBA Most Valuable Player Award[34], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[35], Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[36], Best NBA Player ESPY Award[37], BET Award for Athlete of the Century[38], New Jersey Hall of Fame[39], Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year[40], FIBA Hall of Fame[41]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[44]
- Genre: hip-hop[45]
- Record label: Interscope Records[46], Trauma Records[47], Jive Records[48], A&M Records[49], Monstercat[50]
- Discography: Shaquille O'Neal discography[51]
- Part of: Shaq–Kobe feud[52]
- Commons category: Shaquille O'Neal[53]
- Position played on team / speciality: center[54]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Education[55]
- Residence: Newark[56], Orlando[57], San Antonio[58]
- Handedness: right-handedness[59]
Product Details
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Type: Person[60]
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Country: US[61]
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Began / founded: 1972-03-06[62]
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MusicBrainz ID: 1e6f48fc-6a0a-4ded-afd0-3bc809812d36[63]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Shaquille O'Neal include Shaquille Goodwin[64].
Why It Matters
Shaquille O'Neal has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He has been cited as an influence by Greg Stiemsma[67], a basketball player[68], b. 1985[69], of United States[70].
Entities named for him include Shaquille Goodwin[64].
FAQs
Where was Shaquille O'Neal born?
Shaquille O'Neal's place of birth was Newark[2].
Who were Shaquille O'Neal's parents?
Shaquille O'Neal's father was Joe Toney[9].
What did Shaquille O'Neal do for work?
Shaquille O'Neal worked as a basketball player[3], actor[4], rapper[5], sports commentator[6], and businessperson[7].
Where did Shaquille O'Neal go to school?
Shaquille O'Neal was educated at Syracuse University[27], New York Film Academy[28], Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School[29], and Louisiana State University[30].
What awards did Shaquille O'Neal receive?
Honors received include NBA All-Rookie Team[31], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[32], All-NBA Team[33], and NBA Most Valuable Player Award[34].
Who did Shaquille O'Neal influence?
Shaquille O'Neal has been cited as an influence by Greg Stiemsma[67].