Stephen Fry
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Summary
Stephen Fry was born on August 24, 1957[1], in Hampstead[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], comedian[4], television presenter[5], screenwriter[6], and autobiographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70,935 views/month, #1,833 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1957[9]
- Father: Alan John Fry[10]
- Mother: Marianne Eve Newman[11]
- Spouse: Elliott Spencer[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13], Austria[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: writer[16], director[17], television actor[18], novelist[19], stage actor[20], science fiction writer[21], film actor[22], journalist[23], film director[24], improviser[25], performing artist[26], narrator[27], columnist[28], presenter[29]
- Position held: chairperson[30]
- Employer: British Broadcasting Corporation[31]
- Educated at: Queens' College[32], Uppingham School[33], Paston College[34], City College Norwich[35], College of West Anglia[36]
- Notable work: Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive[37], Making History[38], The Hippopotamus[39], Moab Is My Washpot[40], The Stars' Tennis Balls[41], The Liar[42], The Ode Less Travelled[43], Mythos[44], A Bit of Fry & Laurie[45]
- Award received: Richard Dawkins Award[46], Sidewise Award for Alternate History[47], Pipe Smoker of the Year[48], Commander of the Order of the Phoenix[49], Knight Bachelor[50], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[51]
- Member of: Fry and Laurie[52]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[53]
- Sex or gender: male[54]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[55]
- Member of political party: Labour Party[56]
- Movement: atheism[57]
- Commons category: Stephen Fry[58]
- Residence: West Bilney[59]
- Family name: Fry[60]
- Given name: Stephen[61]
- Official website: http://www.stephenfry.com[62]
Why It Matters
Stephen Fry has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
Works attributed to him include Making History[65], a literary work[66], founded in 1996[67].
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[10]. Stephen Fry's mother was Marianne Eve Newman[11].
Who was Stephen Fry married to?
Stephen Fry's spouses include Elliott Spencer[12].
What did Stephen Fry do for work?
Stephen Fry worked as an actor[3], comedian[4], television presenter[5], screenwriter[6], and autobiographer[7].
Where did Stephen Fry go to school?
Stephen Fry was educated at Queens' College[32], Uppingham School[33], Paston College[34], and City College Norwich[35].
What awards did Stephen Fry receive?
Honors received include Richard Dawkins Award[46], Sidewise Award for Alternate History[47], Pipe Smoker of the Year[48], and Commander of the Order of the Phoenix[49].