David Simon

American author, journalist, and television writer and producer
Person human Q720435
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Summary

David Simon is a human[1]. He was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on August 16, 1960[3]. He worked as a reporter[4], screenwriter[5], novelist[6], actor[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,749 views/month, #5,823 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Washington, D.C.[2].
  • David Simon was born on August 16, 1960[3].
  • David Simon was born on May 13, 1960[10].
  • David Simon was born on February 9, 1960[11].
  • Among David Simon's spouses was Laura Lippman[12].
  • David Simon held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was David Simon's native language[14].
  • David Simon worked as a reporter[4].
  • David Simon's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • David Simon's professions included novelist[6].
  • David Simon worked as an actor[7].
  • David Simon's professions included film producer[8].
  • David Simon's professions included showrunner[15].
  • David Simon was employed by The Baltimore Sun[16].
  • David Simon was educated at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School[17].
  • David Simon was educated at University of Maryland[18].
  • A notable work attributed to David Simon is The Wire[19].
  • David Simon received the MacArthur Fellows Program[20].
  • David Simon received the Writers Guild of America Award[21].
  • David Simon received the Primetime Emmy Award[22].
  • David Simon received the Edgar Awards[23].
  • David Simon received the Anthony Award[24].
  • David Simon is recorded as male[25].
  • David Simon's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • David Simon was affiliated with the Democratic Party[27].

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Origins and Family

David Simon's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 16, 1960[3], May 13, 1960[10], and February 9, 1960[11]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School[17], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1926[30] and University of Maryland[18], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1858[33], headquartered in College Park[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include reporter[4], screenwriter[5], novelist[6], actor[7], film producer[8], and showrunner[15]. Among David Simon's employers was The Baltimore Sun[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to David Simon is The Wire[19].

Recognition

Awards received include MacArthur Fellows Program[20], a science award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1981[37]; Writers Guild of America Award[21], a cultural prize[38], in United States[39], founded in 1949[40]; Primetime Emmy Award[22], a group of awards[41], in United States[42], founded in 1949[43]; Edgar Awards[23], a class of award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1946[46]; and Anthony Award[24], a literary award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1986[49].

Personal Life

Among David Simon's spouses was Laura Lippman[12]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[27].

Why It Matters

David Simon ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,749 views/month, #5,823 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was David Simon born?

David Simon's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Who was David Simon married to?

David Simon's spouses include Laura Lippman[12].

What did David Simon do for work?

David Simon worked as reporter[4], screenwriter[5], novelist[6], actor[7], and film producer[8].

Where did David Simon go to school?

David Simon was educated at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School[17] and University of Maryland[18].

What awards did David Simon receive?

Honors received include MacArthur Fellows Program[20], Writers Guild of America Award[21], Primetime Emmy Award[22], and Edgar Awards[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . MacArthur Fellows Program. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . BD Gest'. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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