Simon Rich

American humorist, novelist, and television writer
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Simon Rich

Summary

Simon Rich is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on June 5, 1984[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], writer[5], novelist[6], film screenwriter[7], and television writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (858 views/month, #7,020 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Simon Rich was born in New York City[2].
  • Simon Rich was born on June 5, 1984[3].
  • Simon Rich was born on January 1, 1984[10].
  • Simon Rich's father was Frank Rich[11].
  • Simon Rich was married to Kathleen Hale[12].
  • Simon Rich held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Simon Rich's professions included screenwriter[4].
  • Simon Rich worked as a writer[5].
  • Simon Rich worked as a novelist[6].
  • Simon Rich's professions included film screenwriter[7].
  • Simon Rich's professions included television writer[8].
  • Simon Rich's field of work was prose[14].
  • Simon Rich's field of work was film screenwriting[15].
  • Simon Rich's field of work was television screenwriting[16].
  • Simon Rich's education included a stint at Harvard University[17].
  • Simon Rich is recorded as male[18].
  • Simon Rich's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Simon Rich's Commons category is recorded as Simon Rich[20].
  • Simon Rich's family name is recorded as Rich[21].
  • Simon Rich's given name is recorded as Simon[22].
  • Simon Rich's official website is recorded as http://www.simonrich.com/[23].
  • Simon Rich's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Simon Rich's sibling is recorded as Nathaniel Rich[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Simon Rich's place of birth was New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 5, 1984[3] and January 1, 1984[10]. His father was Frank Rich[11].

Education

Simon Rich's education included a stint at Harvard University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], writer[5], novelist[6], film screenwriter[7], and television writer[8]. Fields of work include prose[14], a literary form[26]; film screenwriting[15], an occupation[27]; and television screenwriting[16].

Personal Life

Among Simon Rich's spouses was Kathleen Hale[12].

Why It Matters

Simon Rich ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (858 views/month, #7,020 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Simon Rich born?

Simon Rich was born in New York City[2].

Who were Simon Rich's parents?

Simon Rich's father was Frank Rich[11].

Who was Simon Rich married to?

Simon Rich's spouses include Kathleen Hale[12].

What did Simon Rich do for work?

Simon Rich worked as screenwriter[4], writer[5], novelist[6], film screenwriter[7], and television writer[8].

Where did Simon Rich go to school?

Simon Rich was educated at Harvard University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Babelio. wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth New York City
    Citizenship
    Educated at Harvard University
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