Sjón
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Sjón
Summary
Sjón is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reykjavík[2]. He was born on August 27, 1962[3]. He worked as a writer[4], poet[5], screenwriter[6], playwright[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,911 views/month, #6,943 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Sjón was born in Reykjavík[2].
- Sjón was born on August 27, 1962[3].
- Sjón held citizenship in Iceland[10].
- Sjón worked as a writer[4].
- Sjón's professions included poet[5].
- Sjón worked as a screenwriter[6].
- Sjón worked as a playwright[7].
- Sjón worked as a composer[8].
- Sjón worked as a lyricist[11].
- Sjón's field of work was literature[12].
- Sjón's field of work was surrealism[13].
- Sjón's field of work was poetry[14].
- Sjón's field of work was music[15].
- Sjón's field of work was lyrics[16].
- Sjón's field of work was film screenwriting[17].
- A notable work attributed to Sjón is The Blue Fox[18].
- A notable work attributed to Sjón is From the Mouth of the Whale[19].
- Sjón received the Icelandic Literary Prize[20].
- Sjón was a member of Writers Guild of America West[21].
- Sjón is recorded as male[22].
- Sjón's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Sjón's Commons category is recorded as Sigurjón Birgir Sigurðsson[24].
- Sjón's family name is recorded as Sigurðsson[25].
- Sjón's given name is recorded as Sigurjón[26].
- Sjón's given name is recorded as Birgir[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: IS[29]
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Began / founded: 1962-08-27[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 2c00cd43-2ec7-49d3-8668-4000c000cdb6[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Sjón's place of birth was Reykjavík[2]. He was born on August 27, 1962[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], poet[5], screenwriter[6], playwright[7], composer[8], and lyricist[11]. Fields of work include literature[12], a type of arts[32]; surrealism[13], a literary movement[33]; poetry[14], a literary form[34]; music[15], a type of arts[35]; lyrics[16], a song component[36]; and film screenwriting[17], an occupation[37].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Blue Fox[18], a literary work[38] and From the Mouth of the Whale[19], a literary work[39].
Recognition
Sjón received the Icelandic Literary Prize[20].
Why It Matters
Sjón ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,911 views/month, #6,943 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Works attributed to him include The Blue Fox[42], a literary work[43].
FAQs
Where was Sjón born?
Sjón was born in Reykjavík[2].
What did Sjón do for work?
Sjón worked as writer[4], poet[5], screenwriter[6], playwright[7], and composer[8].
What awards did Sjón receive?
Honors received include Icelandic Literary Prize[20].