Charles Barkley
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Summary
Charles Barkley was born on February 20, 1963[1], in Leeds[2]. He has worked as a basketball player[3], announcer[4], author[5], sports analyst[6], and spokesperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42,582 views/month, #1,783 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Occupation: actor[12], journalist[13]
- Educated at: Auburn University[14], Leeds High School[15]
- Notable work: Space Jam[16]
- Award received: 1984 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans[17], Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year[18], NBA All-Rookie Team[19], All-NBA Team[20], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[21], NBA Most Valuable Player Award[22], Best NBA Player ESPY Award[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[25]
- Commons category: Charles Barkley[26]
- Position played on team / speciality: power forward[27], small forward[28]
- Residence: United States[29]
- Sport: basketball[30]
- Family name: Barkley[31]
- Given name: Charles[32]
- Official website: http://CharlesBarkley.com[33]
- Participant in: 1996 Summer Olympics[34], 1992 Summer Olympics[35], 1992 Tournament of the Americas[36], 1993 Summer Universiade[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Nickname: Chuck[39]
- Country for sport: United States[40]
- Name in native language: Charles Barkley[41]
- Different from: Gnarls Barkley[42]
- Start of work period: 1984[43]
- End of work period: 2000[44]
- Height: 195 cm[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles Barkley include Gnarls Barkley[46], a musical duo[47], founded in 2003[48] and Charles Matthews[49], a basketball player[50], b. 1996[51], of United States[52].
Why It Matters
Charles Barkley has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include Gnarls Barkley[46], a musical duo[47], founded in 2003[48] and Charles Matthews[49], a basketball player[50], b. 1996[51], of United States[52].
FAQs
Where was Charles Barkley born?
Charles Barkley's place of birth was Leeds[2].
What did Charles Barkley do for work?
Charles Barkley worked as a basketball player[3], announcer[4], author[5], sports analyst[6], and spokesperson[7].
Where did Charles Barkley go to school?
Charles Barkley was educated at Auburn University[14] and Leeds High School[15].
What awards did Charles Barkley receive?
Honors received include 1984 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans[17], Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year[18], NBA All-Rookie Team[19], and All-NBA Team[20].