Golden Boy or The Golden Boy may refer to:
Artwork
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''Golden Boy'' (AT&T) or ''Spirit of Communication'', a 1914 statue and symbol of AT&T
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''Golden Boy'' (Manitoba), a 1918 statue on the dome of the Manitoba Legislative Building
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Golden Boy of Pye Corner
The Golden Boy of Pye Corner is a small late-17th-century monument located on the corner of Giltspur Street and Cock Lane in Smithfield, central London. It marks the spot where the 1666 Great Fire of London was stopped, whereas the Monument ind ...
, a monument in Smithfield, London
Books and comics
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''Golden Boy'' (manga), a 1992 series adapted into a 1995 anime and 2010 spinoff manga
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''Golden Boy'' (novel), a 2013 novel by Abigail Tarttelin
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Golden Boy (''Wild Cards''), a superhero from the ''Wild Cards'' book series
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Golden Boy (DC Comics)
The Justice League of Earth are fictional characters, a supervillain team of the 31st Century in the DC Comics universe. They were created by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank and first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #859 (January 2008) as enemies of t ...
, a fictional character in the DC Comics Universe
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Sandy Hawkins
Sanderson "Sandy" Hawkins, formerly known as Sandy the Golden Boy, Sands, Sand and eventual successor of his mentor Wesley Dodds as Sandman, is a fictional character and a superhero in the DC Comics universe. Created by writer Mort Weisinger and a ...
, or Sandy the Golden Boy, a character in the DC Comics Universe
Film, theatre, and television
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''Golden Boy'' (1925 film), a German silent film
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''Golden Boy'' (play), a 1937 play by Clifford Odets
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''Golden Boy'' (1939 film), a film adaptation of Odets' play
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''Golden Boy'' (musical), a 1964 musical version of Odets' play
* "Golden Boy", a T-shirt in the 1994 ''Seinfeld episode '' "
The Marine Biologist
"The Marine Biologist" is the 78th episode of the American sitcom ''Seinfeld''. It is the 14th episode of the fifth season. It was originally broadcast on NBC on February 10, 1994. In the episode, George pretends to be a marine biologist in order ...
"
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''Golden Boy'' (American TV series), a 2013 crime drama
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A Golden Boy'', a 2014 Italian film
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''Golden Boy'' (New Zealand TV series), a 2019 comedy series
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''Golden Boy'' (South Korean TV series), a 2024 romantic comedy series
* "Golden Boy", a
2007/2008 episode of ''All Grown Up!''
* "Golden Boy", an
episode of ''Power Rangers: Dino Thunder''
* ''
Yalı Çapkını
The Yalı Çapkını (''The Golden Boy'') is a Turkish drama series from 2022 created by Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu. The main characters are Afra Saraçoğlu, Mert Ramazan Demir and Çetin Tekindor, known from the series Mrs. Fazilet and Her Daugh ...
'', a 2022 Turkish drama series
Music
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Golden Boy (electronic musician)
Stefan Altenburger (Zürich, 1968) is a Swiss visual artist who is best known as musician Golden Boy for his collaborations with Miss Kittin such as the club hit "Rippin Kittin."
Career
A resident of Zurich, Switzerland, Altenburger first foun ...
(born 1968), musician/artist who played with Miss Kittin
Albums
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''Golden Boy'' (Art Blakey album), 1963
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''Golden Boy'' (Quincy Jones album), or the title song, 1964
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''Golden Boy'' (Sin with Sebastian album), or the title song (see below), 1995
* ''Golden Boy'', by
Kojo Funds
Songs
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"Golden Boy" (Kylie Minogue song), 2014
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"Golden Boy" (Nadav Guedj song), 2015
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"Golden Boy" (Sin with Sebastian song), 1995
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The Golden Boy
"The Golden Boy" is a song recorded by Queen frontman Freddie Mercury together with Spanish operatic soprano Montserrat Caballé.
Overview
Originally included in the 1988 album ''Barcelona'', the song was released as a 45 rpm two weeks aft ...
", by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé, 1988
* "Golden Boy", by Godley & Creme from ''
The History Mix Volume 1
''The History Mix Volume 1'' is the sixth studio album by English duo Godley & Creme, released in 1985 by Polydor Records. The album was a remix of songs spanning the career of Godley & Creme and their earlier bands, 10cc, Doctor Father and H ...
'', 1985
* "Golden Boy," by Greg Dulli from ''
Amber Headlights'', 2005
* "Golden Boy", by the Mountain Goats from ''
Ghana
Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and To ...
'', 1999
* "Golden Boy", by Natalie Merchant from ''
Motherland'', 2001
* "Golden Boy", by Primus from ''
Brown Album
''Brown Album'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band Primus. It was released on July 8, 1997, by Prawn Song and Interscope Records. It was the band's first album with new drummer Brain, who replaced former drummer Tim Alexander. The ...
'', 1997
* "Golden Boy", written by
Sam Spence
Samuel Lloyd Spence (March 29, 1927February 6, 2016) was an American soundtrack composer best known for his work with NFL Films. His music has also been in the EA Sports ''Madden NFL'' football video games and many football-related commercials.
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People with the nickname
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Ivor Allchurch
Ivor John Allchurch MBE (16 October 1929 – 10 July 1997) was a Welsh professional footballer who played for Swansea Town, Newcastle United and Cardiff City, as well as the Wales national football team.
Known as the "Golden Boy of Welsh foot ...
(1929–1997), Welsh football player
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Oscar De La Hoya
Oscar De La Hoya ( , ; born on February 4, 1973) is an American boxing promoter and former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2008. His accolades include winning 11 world titles in six weight classes, including the lineal championshi ...
(born 1973), boxer
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Badr Hari (born 1984), Moroccan-Dutch K-1 kickboxer
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Stephen Hendry (born 1969), Scottish professional snooker player
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Paul Hornung (1935–2020), American football player
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Donny Lalonde (born 1960), retired boxer
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Fred Lorenzen (born 1934), NASCAR driver
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Wilf Mannion
Wilfrid James Mannion (16 May 1918 – 14 April 2000) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward, making over 350 senior appearances for Middlesbrough. He also played international football for England. With his blonde ...
(1918–2000), England and Middlesbrough F. C. footballer 1930s to 1950s
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Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona (; 30 October 196025 November 2020) was an Argentine professional football player and manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was one of the two joint winners of the FI ...
(1960–2020), Argentine footballer
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Gianni Rivera
Giovanni "Gianni" Rivera (; born 18 August 1943) is an Italian politician and former footballer who played as a midfielder. During his career as a footballer he was mostly utilised as an attacking midfielder.
Dubbed Italy's "Golden Boy" by the ...
(born 1943), Italian footballer, 1969 European Footballer of the Year (Ballon D'Or)
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Arnold Skaaland
Arnold Skaaland (January 21, 1925 – March 13, 2007) was an American professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager.
Following a stint in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, Skaaland began wrestling in 1946 under his re ...
(1925–2007), American former professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager
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Francesco Totti (born 1976), Italian footballer
Other uses
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Golden Boy (award), a European football award
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Golden Boy Promotions
Golden Boy Promotions, Inc. is an American boxing promotional firm based in Los Angeles, California. The company was established in 2002 by eight-time world champion (in six divisions) Oscar De La Hoya, borrowing his nickname "Golden Boy."
Histo ...
, a boxing and martial arts promotion company founded by Oscar De La Hoya
* Golden Boy, a rimfire rifle from
Henry Repeating Arms
See also
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Golden Girl (disambiguation)
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Golden Boys (disambiguation)
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Bangaru Babu (disambiguation), Indian films so titled
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