Billy Connolly
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Summary
Billy Connolly was born on November 24, 1942[1], in Glasgow[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], comedian[4], banjoist[5], stand-up comedian[6], and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,483 views/month, #3,432 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Pamela Stephenson[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Occupation: screenwriter[11], stage actor[12], singer[13], composer[14], guitarist[15], television actor[16], musician[17]
- Educated at: St. Gerard's RC Secondary[18], St Peter's Boys School, Stewartville St, Glasgow[19]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Knight Bachelor[21], British Academy Scotland Awards[22], Chortle Awards[23]
- Member of: The Humblebums[24]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Record label: Polydor[27]
- Commons category: Billy Connolly[28]
- Residence: Windsor[29], Florida[30]
- Family name: Connolly[31]
- Given name: Billy[32]
- Official website: https://billyconnolly.com/[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Billy Connolly[34]
- Commons gallery: Billy Connolly[35]
- Medical condition: Parkinson's disease[36], attention deficit hyperactivity disorder[37]
- Depicted by: Billy Connolly, b. 1942. Entertainer[38]
- Instrument: banjo[39], harmonica[40], guitar[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Birth name: William Connolly[43]
- Start of work period: 1965[44]
Why It Matters
Billy Connolly has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Frankie Boyle[47], a comedian[48], b. 1972[49], of United Kingdom[50].
FAQs
Where was Billy Connolly born?
Billy Connolly's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
Who was Billy Connolly married to?
Billy Connolly's spouses include Pamela Stephenson[9].
What did Billy Connolly do for work?
Billy Connolly worked as an actor[3], comedian[4], banjoist[5], stand-up comedian[6], and film actor[7].
Where did Billy Connolly go to school?
Billy Connolly was educated at St. Gerard's RC Secondary[18] and St Peter's Boys School, Stewartville St, Glasgow[19].
What awards did Billy Connolly receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Knight Bachelor[21], British Academy Scotland Awards[22], and Chortle Awards[23].
Who did Billy Connolly influence?
Billy Connolly has been cited as an influence by Frankie Boyle[47].