André De Shields
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Summary
André De Shields was born on January 12, 1946[1], in Baltimore[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], theatrical director[4], singer[5], choreographer[6], and stage actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,857 views/month, #6,234 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: television actor[11], film actor[12], musical theatre actor[13], director[14], musician[15]
- Educated at: University of Wisconsin–Madison[16], New York University[17], Wilmington College[18]
- Notable work: The Instigators[19]
- Award received: Emmy Award[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[22]
- Commons category: André De Shields[23]
- Family name: De Shields[24]
- Given name: André[25]
- Official website: https://www.andredeshields.com/[26]
- Medical condition: HIV infection[27]
- Instrument: voice[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Writing language: English[30]
- Social media followers: 9461[31], 7183[32], 12,445[33], 13,253[34]
- P14750: 580A-BE1C-12A5-8F55-C59C[35]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[36]
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Country: US[37]
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Began / founded: 1946-01-12[38]
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MusicBrainz ID: 94514e40-ada1-41c7-b333-b08ddbc274bb[39]
Why It Matters
André De Shields has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was André De Shields born?
André De Shields was born in Baltimore[2].
What did André De Shields do for work?
André De Shields worked as an actor[3], theatrical director[4], singer[5], choreographer[6], and stage actor[7].
Where did André De Shields go to school?
André De Shields was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[16], New York University[17], and Wilmington College[18].
What awards did André De Shields receive?
Honors received include Emmy Award[20].