Alan Napier

English actor (1903–1988)
Person human Q373306
Alan Napier
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Alan Napier

Summary

Alan Napier is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kings Norton[2]. He was born on January 7, 1903[3]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. He died on August 8, 1988[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,675 views/month, #6,799 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alan Napier was born in Kings Norton[2].
  • Alan Napier died in Santa Monica[4].
  • Alan Napier was born on January 7, 1903[3].
  • Alan Napier died on August 8, 1988[5].
  • Burial took place at Chapel of the Pines Crematory[10].
  • Alan Napier's father was Claude Napier[11].
  • Alan Napier's mother was Millicent Mary Kenrick[12].
  • Alan Napier was married to Emily Nancy Bevill Pethybridge[13].
  • Among Alan Napier's spouses was Aileen Dickens Bourchier Hawksley[14].
  • A child of Alan Napier was Jennifer Mary Napier-Clavering[15].
  • Alan Napier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Alan Napier held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Alan Napier worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Alan Napier worked as a film actor[7].
  • Alan Napier worked as a television actor[8].
  • Alan Napier was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[18].
  • Alan Napier's education included a stint at Clifton College[19].
  • Alan Napier is recorded as male[20].
  • Alan Napier's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alan Napier's Commons category is recorded as Alan Napier[22].
  • The cause of death was stroke[23].
  • Alan Napier's family name is recorded as Napier[24].
  • Alan Napier's family name is recorded as Clavering[25].
  • Alan Napier's given name is recorded as Alan[26].
  • Alan Napier's given name is recorded as William[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alan Napier's place of birth was Kings Norton[2]. He was born on January 7, 1903[3]. His father was Claude Napier[11]. His mother was Millicent Mary Kenrick[12].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[18], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1904[30] and Clifton College[19], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1862[33], headquartered in Bristol[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

Personal Life

Spouses include Emily Nancy Bevill Pethybridge[13], 1899–1970[35] and Aileen Dickens Bourchier Hawksley[14], 1902–1961[36]. A child of Alan Napier was Jennifer Mary Napier-Clavering[15].

Death and Burial

Alan Napier died on August 8, 1988[5]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was stroke[23]. Burial took place at Chapel of the Pines Crematory[10].

Why It Matters

Alan Napier ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,675 views/month, #6,799 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Alan Napier born?

Alan Napier's place of birth was Kings Norton[2].

Where did Alan Napier die?

Alan Napier passed away in Santa Monica[4].

Who were Alan Napier's parents?

Alan Napier's father was Claude Napier[11]. Alan Napier's mother was Millicent Mary Kenrick[12].

Who was Alan Napier married to?

Alan Napier's spouses include Emily Nancy Bevill Pethybridge[13] and Aileen Dickens Bourchier Hawksley[14].

What did Alan Napier do for work?

Alan Napier worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

Where did Alan Napier go to school?

Alan Napier was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[18] and Clifton College[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . rada.ac.uk. Retrieved . rada.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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Rolling log of changes to this entity's Wikidata record. Values shown reflect the current state of each edited property — follow the history link to see the precise diff for any edit.

  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation stage actor, film actor, television actor
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  2. 6d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Jennifer Mary Napier-Clavering
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
    Mother Millicent Mary Kenrick
    Cause of death stroke
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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