Phil Collins

Summary

Phil Collins is a human^[1]. Born in Putney Hospital^[2], he… he worked as an actor^[3], singer^[4], voice actor^[5], singer-songwriter^[6], and composer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.027% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,955 views/month, #266 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Phil Collins was born in Putney Hospital^[2].
• Phil Collins's place of birth was London^[9].
• Phil Collins's father was Greville Bernard Philip A Collins^[10].
• Phil Collins's mother was June Strange^[11].
• A child of Phil Collins was Joely Collins^[12].
• A child of Phil Collins was Simon Collins^[13].
• A child of Phil Collins was Lily Collins^[14].
• A child of Phil Collins was Nicholas Collins^[15].
• A child of Phil Collins was Matthew Collins^[16].
• Phil Collins held citizenship in United Kingdom^[17].
• English was Phil Collins's native language^[18].
• Phil Collins's professions included actor^[3].
• Phil Collins worked as a singer^[4].
• Phil Collins's professions included voice actor^[5].
• Phil Collins worked as a singer-songwriter^[6].
• Phil Collins's professions included composer^[7].
• Phil Collins worked as a jazz musician^[19].
• Phil Collins's field of work was music^[20].
• Phil Collins's field of work was rock music^[21].
• Phil Collins's field of work was literary activity^[22].
• Phil Collins's field of work was autobiography^[23].
• Phil Collins's field of work was lyrics^[24].
• Phil Collins's field of work was singing^[25].
• Phil Collins was educated at Chiswick School^[26].
• Phil Collins's education included a stint at Barbara Speake Stage School^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Putney Hospital^[2], a hospital^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1912^[30] and London^[9], a metropolis^[31], in Roman Empire^[32], founded in 0047^[33]. Phil Collins's father was Greville Bernard Philip A Collins^[10]. His mother was June Strange^[11]. English was his native language^[18].

Education

Educated at Chiswick School^[26], a secondary school^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1968^[36] and Barbara Speake Stage School^[27], an independent school^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1945^[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor^[3], singer^[4], voice actor^[5], singer-songwriter^[6], composer^[7], and jazz musician^[19]. Fields of work include music^[20], a type of arts^[40]; rock music^[21], a music genre^[41], founded in 1948^[42]; literary activity^[22]; autobiography^[23], a literary genre^[43]; lyrics^[24], a song component^[44]; and singing^[25], a type of activity^[45].

Recognition

Awards received include MusiCares Person of the Year^[46], a music award^[47], in United States^[48], founded in 1991^[49]; Silver Clef Award^[50], an award^[51], founded in 1976^[52]; Disney Legends^[53], an award^[54], in United States^[55], founded in 1987^[56]; Johnny Mercer Award^[57]; Royal Victorian Order^[58], an order of chivalry^[59], in United Kingdom^[60], founded in 1896^[61]; and German Radio Award^[62].

Personal Life

Children include Joely Collins^[12], an actor^[63], b. 1972^[64], of Canada^[65]; Simon Collins^[13], a singer^[66], b. 1976^[67], of United Kingdom^[68]; Lily Collins^[14], an actor^[69], b. 1989^[70], of United Kingdom^[71]; Nicholas Collins^[15], a musician^[72], b. 2001^[73], of United States^[74]; and Matthew Collins^[16], an association football player^[75], of United Kingdom^[76].

Why It Matters

Phil Collins ranks in the top 0.027% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,955 views/month, #266 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[77] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[78]

He has been cited as an influence by Meghan Trainor^[79], a singer-songwriter^[80], b. 1993^[81], of United States^[82], awarded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist^[83], specialised in pop music^[84] and Daniel Balavoine^[85], a singer-songwriter^[86], 1952–1986^[87], of France^[88], awarded the Prix Raoul-Breton^[89].

FAQs

Where was Phil Collins born?

Phil Collins was born in Putney Hospital^[2].

Who were Phil Collins's parents?

Phil Collins's father was Greville Bernard Philip A Collins^[10]. Phil Collins's mother was June Strange^[11].

What did Phil Collins do for work?

Phil Collins worked as actor^[3], singer^[4], voice actor^[5], singer-songwriter^[6], and composer^[7].

Where did Phil Collins go to school?

Phil Collins was educated at Chiswick School^[26] and Barbara Speake Stage School^[27].

What awards did Phil Collins receive?

Honors received include MusiCares Person of the Year^[46], Silver Clef Award^[50], Disney Legends^[53], and Johnny Mercer Award^[57].

Who did Phil Collins influence?

Phil Collins has been cited as an influence by Meghan Trainor^[79] and Daniel Balavoine^[85].