Sinbad: Biography, Facts and Career
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David Adkins (born November 10, 1956), better known by his stage name Sinbad, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He became known in the 1990s from being featured on his own HBO specials, appearing on several television series, most notably as Coach Walter Oakes in A Different World (1987–1991) and as David Bryan on The Sinbad Show (1993–1994). He has also appeared in films such as That's Adequate (1989), Coneheads (1993), Houseguest (1995), Jingle All the Way (1996), Good Burger (1997), Crazy as Hell (2002) and Planes (2013).
Quick facts about Sinbad
- Full name: Sinbad
- Born: 1956-11-10
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q558324
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Who is Sinbad?
David Adkins (born November 10, 1956), better known by his stage name Sinbad, is an American stand-up comedian and actor.
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Sinbad is United States.
When was Sinbad born?
Sinbad was born on 1956-11-10.



