Stephen Root

American actor
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Stephen Root

Summary

Stephen Root is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sarasota[2]. He was born on November 17, 1951[3]. He worked as an actor[4], character actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], and voice actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,994 views/month, #1,088 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Stephen Root was born in Sarasota[2].
  • Stephen Root was born on November 17, 1951[3].
  • Stephen Root was married to Romy Rosemont[10].
  • Stephen Root held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Stephen Root's native language[12].
  • Stephen Root worked as an actor[4].
  • Stephen Root's professions included character actor[5].
  • Stephen Root's professions included film actor[6].
  • Stephen Root worked as a television actor[7].
  • Stephen Root worked as a voice actor[8].
  • Stephen Root's education included a stint at University of Florida[13].
  • Stephen Root's education included a stint at Vero Beach High School[14].
  • Stephen Root received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[15].
  • Stephen Root is recorded as male[16].
  • Stephen Root's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Stephen Root's Commons category is recorded as Stephen Root[18].
  • Stephen Root's residence is recorded as Los Angeles[19].
  • Stephen Root's family name is recorded as Q23308483[20].
  • Stephen Root's given name is recorded as Stephen[21].
  • Stephen Root's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Stephen Root's name in native language is recorded as Stephen Root[23].
  • Stephen Root's start of work period is recorded as 1988[24].
  • Stephen Root's writing language is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Stephen Root's place of birth was Sarasota[2]. He was born on November 17, 1951[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at University of Florida[13], a public research university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1853[28], headquartered in Gainesville[29] and Vero Beach High School[14], a high school[30], in United States[31], founded in 1905[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], character actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], and voice actor[8].

Recognition

Stephen Root received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[15].

Personal Life

Among Stephen Root's spouses was Romy Rosemont[10].

Why It Matters

Stephen Root ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,994 views/month, #1,088 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Stephen Root born?

Stephen Root's place of birth was Sarasota[2].

Who was Stephen Root married to?

Stephen Root's spouses include Romy Rosemont[10].

What did Stephen Root do for work?

Stephen Root worked as actor[4], character actor[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], and voice actor[8].

Where did Stephen Root go to school?

Stephen Root was educated at University of Florida[13] and Vero Beach High School[14].

What awards did Stephen Root receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . 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
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . 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. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Gabbe · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
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  8. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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