Jon Cryer

American actor
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Jon Cryer

Summary

Jon Cryer is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on April 16, 1965[3]. He worked as a television actor[4], film actor[5], voice actor[6], film screenwriter[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,236 views/month, #2,050 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Jon Cryer…
  • Jon Cryer was born on April 16, 1965[3].
  • Jon Cryer's father was David Cryer[10].
  • Jon Cryer's mother was Gretchen Cryer[11].
  • Among Jon Cryer's spouses was Lisa Joyner[12].
  • Jon Cryer held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Jon Cryer's native language[14].
  • Jon Cryer worked as a television actor[4].
  • Jon Cryer worked as a film actor[5].
  • Jon Cryer worked as a voice actor[6].
  • Jon Cryer worked as a film screenwriter[7].
  • Jon Cryer's professions included film producer[8].
  • Jon Cryer worked as a television producer[15].
  • Jon Cryer's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16].
  • Jon Cryer was educated at Bronx High School of Science[17].
  • Jon Cryer received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[18].
  • Jon Cryer received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[19].
  • Jon Cryer received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Jon Cryer is recorded as male[21].
  • Jon Cryer's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jon Cryer was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].
  • Jon Cryer's Commons category is recorded as Jon Cryer[24].
  • Jon Cryer's family name is recorded as Cryer[25].
  • Jon Cryer's given name is recorded as Jon[26].
  • Jon Cryer's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Jon Cryer[27].

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Origins and Family

Jon Cryer was born in New York City[2]. He was born on April 16, 1965[3]. His father was David Cryer[10]. His mother was Gretchen Cryer[11]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1904[30] and Bronx High School of Science[17], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1938[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[4], film actor[5], voice actor[6], film screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and television producer[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[18], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1953[36]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[19], an award for best supporting actor[37], in United States[38], founded in 1954[39]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], a commemorative plaque[40], in United States[41].

Personal Life

Jon Cryer was married to Lisa Joyner[12]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[23].

Why It Matters

Jon Cryer ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,236 views/month, #2,050 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Jon Cryer born?

Jon Cryer's place of birth was New York City[2].

Who were Jon Cryer's parents?

Jon Cryer's father was David Cryer[10]. Jon Cryer's mother was Gretchen Cryer[11].

Who was Jon Cryer married to?

Jon Cryer's spouses include Lisa Joyner[12].

What did Jon Cryer do for work?

Jon Cryer worked as television actor[4], film actor[5], voice actor[6], film screenwriter[7], and film producer[8].

Where did Jon Cryer go to school?

Jon Cryer was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16] and Bronx High School of Science[17].

What awards did Jon Cryer receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series[18], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[19], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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