Ringo Starr
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Ringo Starr
Summary
Ringo Starr is a human[1]. He was born in Liverpool[2]. He was born on July 7, 1940[3]. He worked as an actor[4], drummer[5], composer[6], voice actor[7], and singer-songwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.03% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143,089 views/month, #302 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Liverpool[2], Ringo Starr…
- Born in Dingle[10], Ringo Starr…
- Ringo Starr was born on July 7, 1940[3].
- Ringo Starr's father was Richard Henry Parkin Starkey[11].
- Ringo Starr's mother was Elsie Starkey[12].
- Ringo Starr was married to Barbara Bach[13].
- A child of Ringo Starr was Lee Starkey[14].
- A child of Ringo Starr was Zak Starkey[15].
- A child of Ringo Starr was Jason Starkey[16].
- Ringo Starr held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
- Ringo Starr worked as an actor[4].
- Ringo Starr worked as a drummer[5].
- Ringo Starr's professions included composer[6].
- Ringo Starr worked as a voice actor[7].
- Ringo Starr worked as a singer-songwriter[8].
- Ringo Starr worked as a film actor[18].
- Ringo Starr received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[19].
- Ringo Starr received the Academy Award for Best Original Score[20].
- Ringo Starr received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[21].
- Ringo Starr received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[22].
- Ringo Starr received the Knight Bachelor[23].
- Ringo Starr received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].
- Ringo Starr's religion is recorded as Hinduism[25].
- Ringo Starr's religion is recorded as Christianity[26].
- Ringo Starr is recorded as male[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1940-07-07[30]
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Genre(s): rock[31]
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Community tags: rock[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 300c4c73-33ac-4255-9d57-4e32627f5e13[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Liverpool[2], a city[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1207[36] and Dingle[10], an inner suburb[37], in United Kingdom[38]. Ringo Starr was born on July 7, 1940[3]. His father was Richard Henry Parkin Starkey[11]. His mother was Elsie Starkey[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[4], drummer[5], composer[6], voice actor[7], singer-songwriter[8], and film actor[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[19], an award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Academy Award for Best Original Score[20], an Academy Awards[41], in United States[42], founded in 1935[43]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[21], a music museum[44], in United States[45], founded in 1983[46]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[22], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; Knight Bachelor[23], a title of honor[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1300[51]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], a commemorative plaque[52], in United States[53].
Personal Life
Ringo Starr was married to Barbara Bach[13]. Children include Lee Starkey[14], a fashion designer[54], b. 1970[55], of United Kingdom[56]; Zak Starkey[15], a drummer[57], b. 1965[58], of United Kingdom[59]; and Jason Starkey[16], b. 1967[60]. Religious affiliations include Hinduism[25], a religion[61] and Christianity[26], a major religious group[62], founded in 0033[63].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ringo Starr include he & His All-Starr Band[64], a musical ensemble[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1989[67] and Nyango Star[68], a mascot character[69].
Why It Matters
Ringo Starr ranks in the top 0.03% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143,089 views/month, #302 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
Entities named for him include he & His All-Starr Band[64], a musical ensemble[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1989[67] and Nyango Star[68], a mascot character[69].
FAQs
Where was Ringo Starr born?
Ringo Starr was born in Liverpool[2].
Who were Ringo Starr's parents?
Ringo Starr's father was Richard Henry Parkin Starkey[11]. Ringo Starr's mother was Elsie Starkey[12].
Who was Ringo Starr married to?
Ringo Starr's spouses include Barbara Bach[13].
What did Ringo Starr do for work?
Ringo Starr worked as actor[4], drummer[5], composer[6], voice actor[7], and singer-songwriter[8].
What awards did Ringo Starr receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[19], Academy Award for Best Original Score[20], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[21], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[22].