Shaquille O'Neal
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Shaquille O'Neal was born on March 6, 1972, in Newark [1][2][3][4][5][6]. He holds citizenship in the United States [3] and practices Islam [7]. 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 [8][9][10][11]. In his musical career, he performs within the hip-hop genre [12][13]. He was married to Shaunie O'Neal from 2002 to 2009 [14].
Key Facts
- Father: Joe Toney[9]
- Child: Shareef O'Neal[10], Amirah O'Neal[11], Me'Arah O'Neal[12], Taahirah O'Neal[13], Shaqir O'Neal[14], Eric Velasquez[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Native language: English[17]
- Occupation: real estate entrepreneur[18], film producer[19], television producer[20], singer[21], podcaster[22], Thai boxer[23], film actor[24], screenwriter[25], musician[26]
- Educated at: Syracuse University[27], New York Film Academy[28], Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School[29], Louisiana State University[30]
- Award received: NBA All-Rookie Team[31], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[32], All-NBA Team[33], NBA Most Valuable Player Award[34], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[35], Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[36], Best NBA Player ESPY Award[37], BET Award for Athlete of the Century[38], New Jersey Hall of Fame[39], Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year[40], FIBA Hall of Fame[41]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[44]
- Genre: hip-hop[45]
- Record label: Interscope Records[46], Trauma Records[47], Jive Records[48], A&M Records[49], Monstercat[50]
- Discography: Shaquille O'Neal discography[51]
- Part of: Shaq–Kobe feud[52]
- Commons category: Shaquille O'Neal[53]
- Position played on team / speciality: center[54]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Education[55]
- Residence: Newark[56], Orlando[57], San Antonio[58]
- Handedness: right-handedness[59]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Shaquille O'Neal include Shaquille Goodwin[60].
Why It Matters
Shaquille O'Neal has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Greg Stiemsma[63], a basketball player[64], b. 1985[65], of United States[66].
Entities named for him include Shaquille Goodwin[60].
FAQs
Where was Shaquille O'Neal born?
Shaquille O'Neal's place of birth was Newark[2].
Who were Shaquille O'Neal's parents?
Shaquille O'Neal's father was Joe Toney[9].
What did Shaquille O'Neal do for work?
Shaquille O'Neal worked as a basketball player[3], actor[4], rapper[5], sports commentator[6], and businessperson[7].
Where did Shaquille O'Neal go to school?
Shaquille O'Neal was educated at Syracuse University[27], New York Film Academy[28], Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School[29], and Louisiana State University[30].
What awards did Shaquille O'Neal receive?
Honors received include NBA All-Rookie Team[31], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[32], All-NBA Team[33], and NBA Most Valuable Player Award[34].
Who did Shaquille O'Neal influence?
Shaquille O'Neal has been cited as an influence by Greg Stiemsma[63].