Ben Sherwood

American author, journalist, and entrepreneur
Person human Q2254475
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Ben Sherwood

Summary

Ben Sherwood is a human[1]. Born in Los Angeles[2], he… he was born on February 12, 1964[3]. He worked as a writer[4], journalist[5], novelist[6], and television producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ben Sherwood's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
  • Ben Sherwood was born on February 12, 1964[3].
  • Among Ben Sherwood's spouses was Karen Kehela Sherwood[9].
  • Ben Sherwood held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Ben Sherwood's professions included writer[4].
  • Ben Sherwood's professions included journalist[5].
  • Ben Sherwood worked as a novelist[6].
  • Ben Sherwood's professions included television producer[7].
  • Ben Sherwood's education included a stint at Magdalen College[11].
  • Ben Sherwood was educated at Harvard University[12].
  • Ben Sherwood's education included a stint at Harvard College[13].
  • Ben Sherwood was educated at Harvard-Westlake School[14].
  • Ben Sherwood received the Rhodes Scholarship[15].
  • Ben Sherwood is recorded as male[16].
  • Ben Sherwood's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ben Sherwood's Commons category is recorded as Ben Sherwood[18].
  • Ben Sherwood's family name is recorded as Sherwood[19].
  • Ben Sherwood's given name is recorded as Benjamin[20].
  • Ben Sherwood's official website is recorded as http://bensherwood.com/?page_id=2[21].
  • Ben Sherwood's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Ben Sherwood's birth name is recorded as Benjamin B. Sherwood II[23].
  • Ben Sherwood's start of work period is recorded as 1989[24].
  • Ben Sherwood's P14750 is recorded as 8667-438D-A4ED-EA76-F8B7[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Ben Sherwood's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on February 12, 1964[3].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[11], a college of the University of Oxford[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1458[28]; Harvard University[12], a private university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1636[31], headquartered in Cambridge[32]; Harvard College[13], a college[33], in United States[34], founded in 1636[35]; and Harvard-Westlake School[14], a university-preparatory school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1900[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], journalist[5], novelist[6], and television producer[7].

Recognition

Ben Sherwood received the Rhodes Scholarship[15].

Personal Life

Among Ben Sherwood's spouses was Karen Kehela Sherwood[9].

Why It Matters

Ben Sherwood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Ben Sherwood born?

Ben Sherwood was born in Los Angeles[2].

Who was Ben Sherwood married to?

Ben Sherwood's spouses include Karen Kehela Sherwood[9].

What did Ben Sherwood do for work?

Ben Sherwood worked as writer[4], journalist[5], novelist[6], and television producer[7].

Where did Ben Sherwood go to school?

Ben Sherwood was educated at Magdalen College[11], Harvard University[12], Harvard College[13], and Harvard-Westlake School[14].

What awards did Ben Sherwood receive?

Honors received include Rhodes Scholarship[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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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
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · StorchPDF · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Port person id → 333863
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  2. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 8667-438D-A4ED-EA76-F8B7
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Citizenship → —
    Place of birth → Los Angeles
    Educated at → Magdalen College, Harvard University, Harvard College +1
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