No. 34 in the Index · Music
Elvis Presley
American singer and actor (1935–1977).
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Elvis Presley was an American singer and actor. Born on 8 January 1935 in Tupelo, Presley died on 16 August 1977 in Memphis at the age of 42.
Presley studied at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School. Honours include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and honorary citizen of Budapest, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 216 languages, Elvis Presley is No. 34 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 8 January 1935, Tupelo
- Died
- 16 August 1977, Memphis (aged 42)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Singer
- Nickname
- The King of Rock and Roll
- Field
- Music
- Education
- Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School
- Plays
- Guitar, piano, voice
- Genres
- Rock and roll, pop music, rockabilly
- Labels
- Sun Records, RCA Victor
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 216
Did you know
42
Lived to 42.
8 Jan
Shares a birthday with Stephen Hawking and Kim Jong-un.
4
One of 4 people in the Index born in Tupelo, with Diplo.
216
Has a Wikipedia article in 216 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Elvis Presley
- FatherVernon Presley
- MotherGladys Presley
- SpousePriscilla Presley
- SiblingJessie Garon Presley
- ChildLisa Marie Presley
2 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award1971
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1986
- Honorary citizen of Budapest2011
- Presidential Medal of Freedom2018
- Gospel Music Hall of Fame
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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