Studs Terkel
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Summary
Studs Terkel was born on May 16, 1912[1], in New York City[2]. He died on October 31, 2008[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], historian[6], radio personality[7], writer[8], and poet lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,383 views/month, #6,906 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: music journalist[13], actor[14]
- Field of work: jazz[15]
- Educated at: University of Chicago Law School[16], McKinley High School[17]
- Award received: Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award[18], National Humanities Medal[19], Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[20], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[21], George Polk Award[22], Thomas Merton Award[23], Peabody Awards[24], Paul Robeson Award[25], Heartland Prize[26], Eugene V. Debs Award[27], Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award[28], Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award[29], National Book Award[30], Order of Lincoln[31]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[32], PEN America[33], Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame[34]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Commons category: Studs Terkel[37]
- Archives at: Chicago History Museum[38]
- Cause of death: falling from height[39]
- Family name: Terkel[40]
- Given name: Q140286160[41]
- Pseudonym: Studs Terkel[42]
- Official website: http://www.studsterkel.org[43]
- Manner of death: accidental death[44]
Why It Matters
Studs Terkel has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Studs Terkel born?
Studs Terkel's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Studs Terkel die?
Studs Terkel died in Chicago[4].
What did Studs Terkel do for work?
Studs Terkel worked as a journalist[5], historian[6], radio personality[7], writer[8], and poet lawyer[9].
Where did Studs Terkel go to school?
Studs Terkel was educated at University of Chicago Law School[16] and McKinley High School[17].
What awards did Studs Terkel receive?
Honors received include Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award[18], National Humanities Medal[19], Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction[20], and Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[21].