Terry O'Quinn

American actor
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Terry O'Quinn

Summary

Terry O'Quinn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sault Ste. Marie[2]. He was born on July 15, 1952[3]. He worked as a television actor[4], actor[5], film actor[6], guitarist[7], and singer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,578 views/month, #5,437 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sault Ste. Marie[2], Terry O'Quinn…
  • Terry O'Quinn was born on July 15, 1952[3].
  • Terry O'Quinn held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Terry O'Quinn's native language[11].
  • Terry O'Quinn's professions included television actor[4].
  • Terry O'Quinn worked as an actor[5].
  • Terry O'Quinn worked as a film actor[6].
  • Terry O'Quinn's professions included guitarist[7].
  • Terry O'Quinn worked as a singer[8].
  • Terry O'Quinn's education included a stint at University of Iowa[12].
  • Terry O'Quinn's education included a stint at Central Michigan University[13].
  • Terry O'Quinn received the Saturn Awards[14].
  • Terry O'Quinn received the Primetime Emmy Award[15].
  • Terry O'Quinn received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series[16].
  • Terry O'Quinn is recorded as male[17].
  • Terry O'Quinn's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Terry O'Quinn's Commons category is recorded as Terry O'Quinn[19].
  • Terry O'Quinn's family name is recorded as O'Quinn[20].
  • Terry O'Quinn's given name is recorded as Terry[21].
  • Terry O'Quinn's filmography is recorded as Terry O'Quinn filmography[22].
  • Terry O'Quinn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Terry O'Quinn's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Terry O’Quinn'}[24].
  • Terry O'Quinn's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+2'}[25].
  • Terry O'Quinn's start of work period is recorded as 1980[26].
  • Terry O'Quinn's writing language is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Terry O'Quinn's place of birth was Sault Ste. Marie[2]. He was born on July 15, 1952[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at University of Iowa[12], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1847[30], headquartered in Iowa City[31] and Central Michigan University[13], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1892[34], headquartered in Mount Pleasant[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[4], actor[5], film actor[6], guitarist[7], and singer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Saturn Awards[14], a film award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1972[38]; Primetime Emmy Award[15], a group of awards[39], in United States[40], founded in 1949[41]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series[16], an award for best supporting actor[42], in United States[43], founded in 1954[44].

Why It Matters

Terry O'Quinn ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,578 views/month, #5,437 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Terry O'Quinn born?

Terry O'Quinn's place of birth was Sault Ste. Marie[2].

What did Terry O'Quinn do for work?

Terry O'Quinn worked as television actor[4], actor[5], film actor[6], guitarist[7], and singer[8].

Where did Terry O'Quinn go to school?

Terry O'Quinn was educated at University of Iowa[12] and Central Michigan University[13].

What awards did Terry O'Quinn receive?

Honors received include Saturn Awards[14], Primetime Emmy Award[15], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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