Martin Freeman

English actor
Person human Q309486
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Summary

Martin Freeman was born on September 8, 1971[1], in Aldershot[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], television actor[4], film actor[5], voice actor[6], and stage actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72,780 views/month, #3,235 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
  • Educated at: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[10], Salesian School, Chertsey[11], Cardinal Newman High School[12], Brooklands College[13]
  • Award received: MTV Movie Award for Best Hero[14], British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor[15], James Joyce Awards[16], Romics d'Oro[17], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Martin Freeman[20]
  • Residence: Belsize Park[21]
  • Family name: Freeman[22]
  • Given name: Martin[23], John[24], Christopher[25]
  • Work location: United Kingdom[26]
  • Nominated for: British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor[27], Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast[28], MTV Movie Award for Best Scared-As-S**t Performance[29], British Academy Television Award for Best Comedy Performance[30], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[31], MTV Movie Award for Best Hero[32], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
  • Birth name: Martin John Christopher Freeman[35]
  • Name in native language: Martin Freeman[36]
  • Different from: Morgan Freeman[37]
  • Number of children: 2[38]
  • Start of work period: 1997[39]

Why It Matters

Martin Freeman has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Martin Freeman born?

Martin Freeman was born in Aldershot[2].

What did Martin Freeman do for work?

Martin Freeman worked as an actor[3], television actor[4], film actor[5], voice actor[6], and stage actor[7].

Where did Martin Freeman go to school?

Martin Freeman was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[10], Salesian School, Chertsey[11], Cardinal Newman High School[12], and Brooklands College[13].

What awards did Martin Freeman receive?

Honors received include MTV Movie Award for Best Hero[14], British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor[15], James Joyce Awards[16], and Romics d'Oro[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . High Profile Alumni. cssd.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . romics.it. Retrieved . romics.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . filmportal.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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