Shaquille O'Neal

American basketball player
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Shaquille O'Neal was born on March 6, 1972, in Newark [1][2][3][4][5]. He holds citizenship in the United States [3] and practices Islam [6]. His education includes attendance at Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School, Louisiana State University, Syracuse University, and the New York Film Academy .

O'Neal works as a basketball player, actor, rapper, sports commentator, businessperson, and real estate entrepreneur [7][8][9]. In his musical career, he performs within the hip-hop genre [10][11]. He was married to Shaunie O'Neal from 2002 to 2009 [12].

Shaquille O'Neal

Summary

Shaquille O'Neal is a human[1]. He was born in Newark[2]. He was born on March 6, 1972[3]. He worked as a basketball player[4], actor[5], rapper[6], sports commentator[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86,931 views/month, #1,363 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Shaquille O'Neal's place of birth was Newark[2].
  • Shaquille O'Neal was born on March 6, 1972[3].
  • Shaquille O'Neal's father was Joe Toney[10].
  • A child of Shaquille O'Neal was Shareef O'Neal[11].
  • A child of Shaquille O'Neal was Amirah O'Neal[12].
  • A child of Shaquille O'Neal was Me'Arah O'Neal[13].
  • A child of Shaquille O'Neal was Taahirah O'Neal[14].
  • A child of Shaquille O'Neal was Shaqir O'Neal[15].
  • A child of Shaquille O'Neal was Eric Velasquez[16].
  • Shaquille O'Neal held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Shaquille O'Neal's native language[18].
  • Shaquille O'Neal's professions included basketball player[4].
  • Shaquille O'Neal's professions included actor[5].
  • Shaquille O'Neal worked as a rapper[6].
  • Shaquille O'Neal's professions included sports commentator[7].
  • Shaquille O'Neal worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Shaquille O'Neal's professions included real estate entrepreneur[19].
  • Shaquille O'Neal's education included a stint at Syracuse University[20].
  • Shaquille O'Neal's education included a stint at New York Film Academy[21].
  • Shaquille O'Neal's education included a stint at Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School[22].
  • Shaquille O'Neal's education included a stint at Louisiana State University[23].
  • Shaquille O'Neal received the NBA All-Rookie Team[24].
  • Shaquille O'Neal received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award[25].
  • Shaquille O'Neal received the All-NBA Team[26].
  • Shaquille O'Neal received the NBA Most Valuable Player Award[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Newark[2], Shaquille O'Neal… he was born on March 6, 1972[3]. His father was Joe Toney[10]. English was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Syracuse University[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1870[30]; New York Film Academy[21], a film school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1992[33], headquartered in New York City[34]; Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School[22], a high school[35], in United States[36]; and Louisiana State University[23], a public university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1860[39], headquartered in Baton Rouge[40]. Shaquille O'Neal earned the academic degree of Doctor of Education[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include basketball player[4], actor[5], rapper[6], sports commentator[7], businessperson[8], and real estate entrepreneur[19].

Recognition

Awards received include NBA All-Rookie Team[24], a class of award[42]; NBA Rookie of the Year Award[25], an award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1953[45]; All-NBA Team[26], an All-Team[46], in United States[47], founded in 1947[48]; NBA Most Valuable Player Award[27], a most valuable player award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1956[51]; NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[52], a most valuable player award[53], in United States[54]; and Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[55], a most valuable player award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1969[58].

Personal Life

Children include Shareef O'Neal[11], a basketball player[59], b. 2000[60], of United States[61]; Amirah O'Neal[12]; Me'Arah O'Neal[13], a basketball player[62], b. 2006[63], of United States[64]; Taahirah O'Neal[14]; Shaqir O'Neal[15], a basketball player[65], b. 2003[66]; and Eric Velasquez[16], an illustrator[67], awarded the Belpré Medal[68]. Shaquille O'Neal's religion is recorded as Islam[69].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Shaquille O'Neal include Shaquille Goodwin[70].

Why It Matters

Shaquille O'Neal ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86,931 views/month, #1,363 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

He has been cited as an influence by Greg Stiemsma[73], a basketball player[74], b. 1985[75], of United States[76].

Entities named for him include Shaquille Goodwin[70].

FAQs

Where was Shaquille O'Neal born?

Born in Newark[2], Shaquille O'Neal…

Who were Shaquille O'Neal's parents?

Shaquille O'Neal's father was Joe Toney[10].

What did Shaquille O'Neal do for work?

Shaquille O'Neal worked as basketball player[4], actor[5], rapper[6], sports commentator[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Shaquille O'Neal go to school?

Shaquille O'Neal was educated at Syracuse University[20], New York Film Academy[21], Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School[22], and Louisiana State University[23].

What awards did Shaquille O'Neal receive?

Honors received include NBA All-Rookie Team[24], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[25], All-NBA Team[26], and NBA Most Valuable Player Award[27].

Who did Shaquille O'Neal influence?

Shaquille O'Neal has been cited as an influence by Greg Stiemsma[73].

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  1. 3d ago · PaleoWolf · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language {'lang': 'en', 'text': "Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal"}
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    Occupation basketball player, actor, rapper +10
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