Basil Dean

British actor and filmmaker
Person human Q2886797
Basil Dean
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Basil Dean

Summary

Basil Dean is a human[1]. He was born in Croydon[2]. He was born on September 27, 1888[3]. He passed away in Westminster[4]. He died on April 22, 1978[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Croydon[2], Basil Dean…
  • Basil Dean passed away in Westminster[4].
  • Basil Dean was born on September 27, 1888[3].
  • Basil Dean died on April 22, 1978[5].
  • Basil Dean's father was Harding Hewer Dean[12].
  • Basil Dean's mother was Elizabeth Mary Winton[13].
  • Among Basil Dean's spouses was Esther van Gruisen[14].
  • Basil Dean was married to Mercy Greville[15].
  • Among Basil Dean's spouses was Victoria Hopper[16].
  • A child of Basil Dean was Winton Dean[17].
  • A child of Basil Dean was Frances Elizabeth Tessa Dean[18].
  • A child of Basil Dean was Joseph Dean[19].
  • Basil Dean held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Basil Dean's professions included actor[6].
  • Basil Dean worked as a film director[7].
  • Basil Dean worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Basil Dean's professions included film producer[9].
  • Basil Dean's professions included writer[10].
  • Basil Dean's professions included playwright[21].
  • Basil Dean was educated at Whitgift School[22].
  • Basil Dean received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23].
  • Basil Dean is recorded as male[24].
  • Basil Dean's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Basil Dean's Commons category is recorded as Basil Dean[26].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Basil Dean's place of birth was Croydon[2]. He was born on September 27, 1888[3]. His father was Harding Hewer Dean[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Mary Winton[13].

Education

Basil Dean's education included a stint at Whitgift School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], writer[10], and playwright[21].

Recognition

Basil Dean received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Esther van Gruisen[14]; Mercy Greville[15], b. 1904[28]; and Victoria Hopper[16], an actor[29], 1909–2007[30], of United Kingdom[31]. Children include Winton Dean[17], a musicologist[32], 1916–2013[33], of United Kingdom[34], awarded the Handel Prize[35], specialised in musicology[36]; Frances Elizabeth Tessa Dean[18], 1929–1985[37]; and Joseph Dean[19], a judge[38], 1921–2010[39], of United Kingdom[40].

Death and Burial

Basil Dean died on April 22, 1978[5]. He passed away in Westminster[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

Why It Matters

Basil Dean ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (141 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Basil Dean born?

Basil Dean was born in Croydon[2].

Where did Basil Dean die?

Basil Dean passed away in Westminster[4].

Who were Basil Dean's parents?

Basil Dean's father was Harding Hewer Dean[12]. Basil Dean's mother was Elizabeth Mary Winton[13].

Who was Basil Dean married to?

Basil Dean's spouses include Esther van Gruisen[14], Mercy Greville[15], and Victoria Hopper[16].

What did Basil Dean do for work?

Basil Dean worked as actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and writer[10].

Where did Basil Dean go to school?

Basil Dean was educated at Whitgift School[22].

What awards did Basil Dean receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . independent.co.uk. independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . www.acmi.net.au. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Whitgift School
    Child Winton Dean, Frances Elizabeth Tessa Dean, Joseph Dean
    Languages spoken, written or signed English, German
    Cantic id 981058614641906706
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