Stephen Fry

Summary

Stephen Fry is a human^[1]. Born in Hampstead^[2], he… he was born on August 24, 1957^[3]. He worked as an actor^[4], comedian^[5], television presenter^[6], screenwriter^[7], and autobiographer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,301 views/month, #1,833 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Stephen Fry was born in Hampstead^[2].
• Stephen Fry was born on August 24, 1957^[3].
• Stephen Fry was born on January 1, 1957^[10].
• Stephen Fry's father was Alan John Fry^[11].
• Stephen Fry's mother was Marianne Eve Newman^[12].
• Stephen Fry was married to Elliott Spencer^[13].
• Stephen Fry held citizenship in United Kingdom^[14].
• Stephen Fry held citizenship in Austria^[15].
• English was Stephen Fry's native language^[16].
• Stephen Fry worked as an actor^[4].
• Stephen Fry worked as a comedian^[5].
• Stephen Fry's professions included television presenter^[6].
• Stephen Fry's professions included screenwriter^[7].
• Stephen Fry's professions included autobiographer^[8].
• Stephen Fry's professions included writer^[17].
• Stephen Fry held the position of chairperson^[18].
• Among Stephen Fry's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation^[19].
• Stephen Fry's education included a stint at Queens' College^[20].
• Stephen Fry's education included a stint at Uppingham School^[21].
• Stephen Fry was educated at Paston College^[22].
• Stephen Fry's education included a stint at City College Norwich^[23].
• Stephen Fry was educated at College of West Anglia^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Stephen Fry is Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Stephen Fry is Making History^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Stephen Fry is The Hippopotamus^[27].

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Origins and Family

Stephen Fry's place of birth was Hampstead^[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 24, 1957^[3] and January 1, 1957^[10]. His father was Alan John Fry^[11]. His mother was Marianne Eve Newman^[12]. English was his native language^[16].

Education

Educated at Queens' College^[20], a college of the University of Cambridge^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1448^[30]; Uppingham School^[21], a school^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1584^[33]; Paston College^[22], a secondary school^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1606^[36]; City College Norwich^[23], a college^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1891^[39]; and College of West Anglia^[24], a university^[40], in United Kingdom^[41], founded in 1894^[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor^[4], comedian^[5], television presenter^[6], screenwriter^[7], autobiographer^[8], and writer^[17]. Among Stephen Fry's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation^[19]. He held the position of chairperson^[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive^[25], a television special^[43]; Making History^[26], a literary work^[44], founded in 1996^[45]; The Hippopotamus^[27], a written work^[46]; Moab Is My Washpot^[47], a written work^[48]; The Stars' Tennis Balls^[49]; and The Liar^[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Richard Dawkins Award^[51], an award^[52]; Sidewise Award for Alternate History^[53], a literary award^[54], in Internationality^[55], founded in 1995^[56]; Pipe Smoker of the Year^[57], an award^[58], in United Kingdom^[59], founded in 1964^[60]; Commander of the Order of the Phoenix^[61], a grade of an order^[62], in Greece^[63], founded in 1926^[64]; Knight Bachelor^[65], a title of honor^[66], in United Kingdom^[67], founded in 1300^[68]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature^[69], a fellowship award^[70], in United Kingdom^[71].

Personal Life

Among Stephen Fry's spouses was Elliott Spencer^[13]. His religion is recorded as atheism^[72]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party^[73].

Why It Matters

Stephen Fry ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,301 views/month, #1,833 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[74] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[75]

Works attributed to him include Making History^[76], a literary work^[77], founded in 1996^[78].

FAQs

Where was Stephen Fry born?

Stephen Fry's place of birth was Hampstead^[2].

Who were Stephen Fry's parents?

Stephen Fry's father was Alan John Fry^[11]. Stephen Fry's mother was Marianne Eve Newman^[12].

Who was Stephen Fry married to?

Stephen Fry's spouses include Elliott Spencer^[13].

What did Stephen Fry do for work?

Stephen Fry worked as actor^[4], comedian^[5], television presenter^[6], screenwriter^[7], and autobiographer^[8].

Where did Stephen Fry go to school?

Stephen Fry was educated at Queens' College^[20], Uppingham School^[21], Paston College^[22], and City College Norwich^[23].

What awards did Stephen Fry receive?

Honors received include Richard Dawkins Award^[51], Sidewise Award for Alternate History^[53], Pipe Smoker of the Year^[57], and Commander of the Order of the Phoenix^[61].