Alec McCowen
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Summary
Alec McCowen was born on May 26, 1925[1], in Royal Tunbridge Wells[2]. He died on February 6, 2017[3], in London[4]. He worked as a television actor[5], film actor[6], theatrical director[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,786 views/month, #7,028 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Golders Green Crematorium[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Field of work: acting[14]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[15], The Skinners' School[16]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Unmarried partner: Geoffrey Burridge[19]
- Family name: McCowen[20]
- Given name: Alec[21]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Birth name: Alexander Duncan McCowen[24]
- Start of work period: 1942[25]
Product Details
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Type: Person[26]
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Country: GB[27]
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Began / founded: 1925-05-26[28]
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Ended / dissolved: 2017-02-06[29]
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MusicBrainz ID: 67edb19f-67e0-4cd4-bc41-c612d1805810[30]
Why It Matters
Alec McCowen has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Alec McCowen born?
Alec McCowen was born in Royal Tunbridge Wells[2].
Where did Alec McCowen die?
Alec McCowen passed away in London[4].
What did Alec McCowen do for work?
Alec McCowen worked as a television actor[5], film actor[6], theatrical director[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9].
Where did Alec McCowen go to school?
Alec McCowen was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[15] and The Skinners' School[16].
What awards did Alec McCowen receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].