Dr. Ignatius "Iggy" Frome in New Amsterdam
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Dr. Ignatius "Iggy" Frome is a compassionate and quirky head of psychiatry at New Amsterdam Medical Center in the TV series "New Amsterdam," known for his empathetic approach to mental health and his dedication to his patients.
All labels observed (1)
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| Dr. Ignatius "Iggy" Frome in New Amsterdam canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Dr. Ignatius "Iggy" Frome in New Amsterdam Context triple: [Tyler Labine, playedCharacter, Dr. Ignatius "Iggy" Frome in New Amsterdam]
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Dr. Algernon Edwards in The Knick
Dr. Algernon Edwards in *The Knick* is a highly skilled, Harvard- and European-trained Black surgeon who battles racism and institutional barriers while pioneering advanced medical techniques in early 1900s New York.
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Teddy Altman
Teddy Altman is a cardiothoracic surgeon and recurring main character on the medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy, known for her complex personal relationships and military background.
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Doc Golightly
Doc Golightly is a character in Truman Capote's "Breakfast at Tiffany's," known as the older Texan veterinarian who was once married to Holly Golightly and reveals her past.
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Dr. Robinson
Dr. Robinson is a minor but pivotal character in Mark Twain's novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," whose murder in the graveyard sets off a central mystery in the story.
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Dr. Fine
Dr. Fine is a psychiatrist character in the rock musical "Next to Normal," who treats the protagonist Diana Goodman for her mental health struggles.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Dr. Ignatius "Iggy" Frome in New Amsterdam Target entity description: Dr. Ignatius "Iggy" Frome is a compassionate and quirky head of psychiatry at New Amsterdam Medical Center in the TV series "New Amsterdam," known for his empathetic approach to mental health and his dedication to his patients.
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A.
Dr. Algernon Edwards in The Knick
Dr. Algernon Edwards in *The Knick* is a highly skilled, Harvard- and European-trained Black surgeon who battles racism and institutional barriers while pioneering advanced medical techniques in early 1900s New York.
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B.
Teddy Altman
Teddy Altman is a cardiothoracic surgeon and recurring main character on the medical drama series Grey’s Anatomy, known for her complex personal relationships and military background.
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C.
Doc Golightly
Doc Golightly is a character in Truman Capote's "Breakfast at Tiffany's," known as the older Texan veterinarian who was once married to Holly Golightly and reveals her past.
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D.
Dr. Robinson
Dr. Robinson is a minor but pivotal character in Mark Twain's novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," whose murder in the graveyard sets off a central mystery in the story.
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E.
Dr. Fine
Dr. Fine is a psychiatrist character in the rock musical "Next to Normal," who treats the protagonist Diana Goodman for her mental health struggles.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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television character ⓘ |
| appearsIn | New Amsterdam ⓘ |
| appearsInGenre | medical drama television series ⓘ |
| basedOnMedium | original television screenplay ⓘ |
| characterTrait |
compassionate
ⓘ
empathetic ⓘ patient-centered ⓘ quirky ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship |
United States (fictional character context)
ⓘ
linked to:
United States (fictional setting)
|
| createdFor |
New Amsterdam (2018 TV series)
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linked to:
New Amsterdam
|
| departmentHeadOf | Psychiatry Department at New Amsterdam Medical Center ⓘ |
| employer | New Amsterdam Medical Center ⓘ |
| fictionalProfessionLocation | New York City ⓘ |
| fictionalUniverse |
New Amsterdam (TV series)
ⓘ
linked to:
New Amsterdam
|
| firstAppearanceIn |
New Amsterdam season 1
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linked to:
New Amsterdam
|
| focusesOn |
mental health issues
ⓘ
patient advocacy ⓘ |
| fullName | Ignatius Frome ⓘ |
| genreOfWorkAppearedIn | drama ⓘ |
| givenName |
Ignatius
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linked to:
Ignatius of Antioch
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| hasRoleIn |
storylines about ethical dilemmas in psychiatry
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storylines about trauma and recovery ⓘ |
| knownFor |
advocacy for mental health care
ⓘ
dedication to his patients ⓘ empathetic approach to mental health ⓘ |
| languageSpoken | English ⓘ |
| medium | television ⓘ |
| networkOfSeries | NBC ⓘ |
| nickname | Iggy ⓘ |
| occupation |
head of psychiatry
ⓘ
psychiatrist ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | Tyler Labine ⓘ |
| specialty |
child and adolescent psychiatry
ⓘ
psychiatry ⓘ |
| televisionSeriesCharacterType | main character ⓘ |
| title | Doctor ⓘ |
| worksWith |
Dr. Floyd Reynolds
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Dr. Helen Sharpe ⓘ Dr. Lauren Bloom ⓘ Dr. Max Goodwin ⓘ |
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