Peter Capaldi

Scottish actor and filmmaker (born 1958)
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Peter Capaldi

Summary

Peter Capaldi is a human[1]. He was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on April 14, 1958[3]. He worked as an actor[4], screenwriter[5], film director[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,663 views/month, #1,965 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Glasgow[2], Peter Capaldi…
  • Peter Capaldi was born on April 14, 1958[3].
  • Among Peter Capaldi's spouses was Elaine Collins[10].
  • Peter Capaldi held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Peter Capaldi held citizenship in Italy[12].
  • British English was Peter Capaldi's native language[13].
  • Peter Capaldi's professions included actor[4].
  • Peter Capaldi's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Peter Capaldi worked as a film director[6].
  • Peter Capaldi worked as a film actor[7].
  • Peter Capaldi worked as a television actor[8].
  • Peter Capaldi worked as a voice actor[14].
  • Peter Capaldi was educated at Glasgow School of Art[15].
  • Peter Capaldi's education included a stint at St Constantine's[16].
  • Peter Capaldi received the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film[17].
  • Peter Capaldi received the BAFTA Award for Best Short Film[18].
  • Peter Capaldi received the British Academy Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance[19].
  • Peter Capaldi received the Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actor[20].
  • Peter Capaldi received the Chlotrudis Award for Best Cast[21].
  • Peter Capaldi is recorded as male[22].
  • Peter Capaldi's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Peter Capaldi's Commons category is recorded as Peter Capaldi[24].
  • Peter Capaldi's residence is recorded as London[25].
  • Peter Capaldi's residence is recorded as Muswell Hill[26].
  • Peter Capaldi's family name is recorded as Capaldi[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Capaldi was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on April 14, 1958[3]. British English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Glasgow School of Art[15], an art academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1845[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31] and St Constantine's[16], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1874[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], screenwriter[5], film director[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], and voice actor[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film[17], an award for best short film[35], in United States[36], founded in 1931[37]; BAFTA Award for Best Short Film[18], a film award category[38], in United Kingdom[39]; British Academy Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance[19], a class of award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 2009[42]; Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actor[20], a class of award[43]; and Chlotrudis Award for Best Cast[21], a class of award[44].

Personal Life

Peter Capaldi was married to Elaine Collins[10].

Why It Matters

Peter Capaldi ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,663 views/month, #1,965 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Peter Capaldi born?

Peter Capaldi's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Who was Peter Capaldi married to?

Peter Capaldi's spouses include Elaine Collins[10].

What did Peter Capaldi do for work?

Peter Capaldi worked as actor[4], screenwriter[5], film director[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

Where did Peter Capaldi go to school?

Peter Capaldi was educated at Glasgow School of Art[15] and St Constantine's[16].

What awards did Peter Capaldi receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film[17], BAFTA Award for Best Short Film[18], British Academy Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance[19], and Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actor[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . IMDb. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . repubblica.it. repubblica.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . IMDb. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Rotten Tomatoes. independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . IMDb. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . tvrage.com. Provenance: 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
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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