Wesley Snipes
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Summary
Wesley Snipes was born on July 31, 1962[1], in Orlando[2]. He has worked as a television actor[3], film actor[4], karateka[5], taekwondo athlete[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,902 views/month, #2,754 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Nakyung Park[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: singer[12], stage actor[13]
- Educated at: State University of New York at Purchase[14], Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School[15], State University of New York[16], Jones High School[17]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], Volpi Cup for Best Actor[19]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Wesley Snipes[22]
- Sport: karate[23]
- Family name: Snipes[24]
- Given name: Wesley[25], Trent[26]
- Student of: Shi Yan Ming[27]
- Filmography: list of Wesley Snipes performances[28]
- Convicted of: tax noncompliance[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Birth name: Wesley Trent Snipes[31]
- Country for sport: United States[32]
- Start of work period: 1986[33]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[34]
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Country: US[35]
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Began / founded: 1962-07-31[36]
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MusicBrainz ID: 24f3b408-214d-47f1-b5b0-6378a4ba53d4[37]
Why It Matters
Wesley Snipes has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Wesley Snipes born?
Wesley Snipes's place of birth was Orlando[2].
Who was Wesley Snipes married to?
Wesley Snipes's spouses include Nakyung Park[9].
What did Wesley Snipes do for work?
Wesley Snipes worked as a television actor[3], film actor[4], karateka[5], taekwondo athlete[6], and film producer[7].
Where did Wesley Snipes go to school?
Wesley Snipes was educated at State University of New York at Purchase[14], Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School[15], State University of New York[16], and Jones High School[17].
What awards did Wesley Snipes receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18] and Volpi Cup for Best Actor[19].