Tommy Steele
British entertainer (born 1936)
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Summary
Tommy Steele was born on December 17, 1936[1], in Bermondsey[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], film actor[5], guitarist[6], and sculptor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,629 views/month, #5,329 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Occupation: actor[10], rock musician[11], composer[12], musician[13]
- Field of work: acting[14], music[15]
- Educated at: Bacon's College[16]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], Knight Bachelor[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: rock music[20]
- Record label: Decca[21], Columbia Records[22]
- Discography: Tommy Steele discography[23]
- Commons category: Tommy Steele[24]
- Archives at: Victoria and Albert museum theatre and performance collection[25]
- Family name: Hicks[26]
- Given name: Thomas[27]
- Pseudonym: Tommy Steele[28]
- Instrument: guitar[29], voice[30]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Birth name: Thomas Hicks[33]
- Start of work period: 1956[34]
- Sibling: Colin Hicks[35]
Why It Matters
Tommy Steele has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Tommy Steele born?
Tommy Steele's place of birth was Bermondsey[2].
What did Tommy Steele do for work?
Tommy Steele worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], film actor[5], guitarist[6], and sculptor[7].
Where did Tommy Steele go to school?
Tommy Steele was educated at Bacon's College[16].
What awards did Tommy Steele receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17] and Knight Bachelor[18].