Ringo Starr

British musician, drummer for the Beatles (born 1940)
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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 (41,924 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].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Liverpool[2], a city[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1207[30] and Dingle[10], an inner suburb[31], in United Kingdom[32]. 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[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Academy Award for Best Original Score[20], an Academy Awards[35], in United States[36], founded in 1935[37]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[21], a music museum[38], in United States[39], founded in 1983[40]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[22], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Knight Bachelor[23], a title of honor[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1300[45]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], a commemorative plaque[46], in United States[47].

Personal Life

Ringo Starr was married to Barbara Bach[13]. Children include Lee Starkey[14], a fashion designer[48], b. 1970[49], of United Kingdom[50]; Zak Starkey[15], a drummer[51], b. 1965[52], of United Kingdom[53]; and Jason Starkey[16], b. 1967[54]. Religious affiliations include Hinduism[25], a religion[55] and Christianity[26], a major religious group[56], founded in 0033[57].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ringo Starr include he & His All-Starr Band[58], a musical ensemble[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1989[61] and Nyango Star[62], a mascot character[63].

Why It Matters

Ringo Starr ranks in the top 0.03% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,924 views/month, #302 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Entities named for him include he & His All-Starr Band[58], a musical ensemble[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1989[61] and Nyango Star[62], a mascot character[63].

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].

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  22. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . The London Gazette 62150. wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  32. [60] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  33. [61] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  34. [63] . 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. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image ['Los Angeles (California, USA), Hollywood Boulevard, Ringo Starr -- 2012 -- 499
    Given name Richard, Henry
    Owner of Tittenhurst Park
    Place of birth Liverpool, Dingle
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