Andrew Wakefield
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Summary
Andrew Wakefield was born on September 3, 1956[1], in Eton[2]. He has worked as an anti-vaccine activist[3], film producer[4], film director[5], and screenwriter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,289 views/month, #6,152 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
- Field of work: scientific misconduct[9]
- Employer: University of Toronto[10], Royal Free Hospital[11], Johnson Center for Child Health and Development[12]
- Educated at: St Mary's Hospital Medical School[13], King Edward's School[14]
- Notable work: RETRACTED: Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia, non-specific colitis, and pervasive developmental disorder in children[15]
- Award received: Rusty Razor Award[16]
- Member of: European Forum for Vaccine Vigilance[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Andrew Wakefield[19]
- Unmarried partner: Elle Macpherson[20]
- Residence: Bath[21]
- Family name: Wakefield[22]
- Given name: Andrew[23], Jeremy[24]
- Described at URL: http://powerbase.info/index.php/Andrew_Wakefield[25]
- Nominated for: Goldenes Brett[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Affiliation: Medical Veritas The Journal of Medical Truth[28]
- Birth name: Andrew Jeremy Wakefield[29]
- Name in native language: Andrew Jeremy Wakefield[30]
- Number of children: 4[31]
- Social media followers: 10,047[32]
Why It Matters
Andrew Wakefield has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Works attributed to him include Lancet MMR autism fraud[35], a hoax[36].
FAQs
Where was Andrew Wakefield born?
Andrew Wakefield's place of birth was Eton[2].
What did Andrew Wakefield do for work?
Andrew Wakefield worked as an anti-vaccine activist[3], film producer[4], film director[5], and screenwriter[6].
Where did Andrew Wakefield go to school?
Andrew Wakefield was educated at St Mary's Hospital Medical School[13] and King Edward's School[14].
What awards did Andrew Wakefield receive?
Honors received include Rusty Razor Award[16].