Stephen Fry

Summary

Stephen Fry is a human^[1]. Born in Hampstead^[2], he… he was born on August 24, 1957^[3]. He worked as an actor^[4], comedian^[5], television presenter^[6], screenwriter^[7], and autobiographer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,234 views/month, #1,833 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Stephen Fry was born in Hampstead^[2].
• Stephen Fry was born on August 24, 1957^[3].
• Stephen Fry was born on January 1, 1957^[10].
• Stephen Fry's father was Alan John Fry^[11].
• Stephen Fry's mother was Marianne Eve Newman^[12].
• Stephen Fry was married to Elliott Spencer^[13].
• Stephen Fry held citizenship in United Kingdom^[14].
• Stephen Fry held citizenship in Austria^[15].
• English was Stephen Fry's native language^[16].
• Stephen Fry worked as an actor^[4].
• Stephen Fry worked as a comedian^[5].
• Stephen Fry's professions included television presenter^[6].
• Stephen Fry's professions included screenwriter^[7].
• Stephen Fry's professions included autobiographer^[8].
• Stephen Fry's professions included writer^[17].
• Stephen Fry held the position of chairperson^[18].
• Among Stephen Fry's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation^[19].
• Stephen Fry's education included a stint at Queens' College^[20].
• Stephen Fry's education included a stint at Uppingham School^[21].
• Stephen Fry was educated at Paston College^[22].
• Stephen Fry's education included a stint at City College Norwich^[23].
• Stephen Fry was educated at College of West Anglia^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Stephen Fry is Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Stephen Fry is Making History^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Stephen Fry is The Hippopotamus^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1957-08-24^[30]

• Community tags: british, english, non-musician, uk^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: fad46635-5d90-484e-bcf9-5a8e3c1f8830^[32]

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Origins and Family

Stephen Fry's place of birth was Hampstead^[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 24, 1957^[3] and January 1, 1957^[10]. His father was Alan John Fry^[11]. His mother was Marianne Eve Newman^[12]. English was his native language^[16].

Education

Educated at Queens' College^[20], a college of the University of Cambridge^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1448^[35]; Uppingham School^[21], a school^[36], in United Kingdom^[37], founded in 1584^[38]; Paston College^[22], a secondary school^[39], in United Kingdom^[40], founded in 1606^[41]; City College Norwich^[23], a college^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1891^[44]; and College of West Anglia^[24], a university^[45], in United Kingdom^[46], founded in 1894^[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor^[4], comedian^[5], television presenter^[6], screenwriter^[7], autobiographer^[8], and writer^[17]. Among Stephen Fry's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation^[19]. He held the position of chairperson^[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive^[25], a television special^[48]; Making History^[26], a literary work^[49], founded in 1996^[50]; The Hippopotamus^[27], a written work^[51]; Moab Is My Washpot^[52]; The Stars' Tennis Balls^[53]; and The Liar^[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Richard Dawkins Award^[55], an award^[56]; Sidewise Award for Alternate History^[57], a literary award^[58], in Internationality^[59], founded in 1995^[60]; Pipe Smoker of the Year^[61], an award^[62], in United Kingdom^[63], founded in 1964^[64]; Commander of the Order of the Phoenix^[65], a grade of an order^[66], in Greece^[67], founded in 1926^[68]; Knight Bachelor^[69], a title of honor^[70], in United Kingdom^[71], founded in 1300^[72]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature^[73], a fellowship award^[74], in United Kingdom^[75].

Personal Life

Among Stephen Fry's spouses was Elliott Spencer^[13]. His religion is recorded as Judaism^[76]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party^[77].

Why It Matters

Stephen Fry ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,234 views/month, #1,833 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[78] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[79]

Works attributed to him include Making History^[80], a literary work^[81], founded in 1996^[82].

FAQs

Where was Stephen Fry born?

Stephen Fry's place of birth was Hampstead^[2].

Who were Stephen Fry's parents?

Stephen Fry's father was Alan John Fry^[11]. Stephen Fry's mother was Marianne Eve Newman^[12].

Who was Stephen Fry married to?

Stephen Fry's spouses include Elliott Spencer^[13].

What did Stephen Fry do for work?

Stephen Fry worked as actor^[4], comedian^[5], television presenter^[6], screenwriter^[7], and autobiographer^[8].

Where did Stephen Fry go to school?

Stephen Fry was educated at Queens' College^[20], Uppingham School^[21], Paston College^[22], and City College Norwich^[23].

What awards did Stephen Fry receive?

Honors received include Richard Dawkins Award^[55], Sidewise Award for Alternate History^[57], Pipe Smoker of the Year^[61], and Commander of the Order of the Phoenix^[65].