Benno Besson

Swiss theatre director and actor (1922–2006)
Person human Q449296
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Benno Besson

Summary

Benno Besson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Yverdon-les-Bains[2]. He was born on November 4, 1922[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on February 23, 2006[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], actor[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yverdon-les-Bains[2], Benno Besson…
  • Benno Besson died in Berlin[4].
  • Benno Besson was born on November 4, 1922[3].
  • Benno Besson died on February 23, 2006[5].
  • Benno Besson died on February 16, 2006[10].
  • Burial took place at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[11].
  • Among Benno Besson's spouses was Sabine Thalbach[12].
  • Benno Besson was married to Ursula Karusseit[13].
  • A child of Benno Besson was Katharina Thalbach[14].
  • A child of Benno Besson was Pierre Besson[15].
  • A child of Benno Besson was Madeleine Besson[16].
  • A child of Benno Besson was Philippe Besson[17].
  • Benno Besson held citizenship in Switzerland[18].
  • Benno Besson's professions included theatrical director[6].
  • Benno Besson's professions included actor[7].
  • Benno Besson's professions included director[8].
  • Among Benno Besson's employers was Berliner Ensemble[19].
  • Benno Besson received the National Prize of East Germany[20].
  • Benno Besson received the Kainz Medal[21].
  • Benno Besson received the Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts / Hans Reinhart Ring[22].
  • Benno Besson's religion is recorded as reformed[23].
  • Benno Besson is recorded as male[24].
  • Benno Besson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Benno Besson's Commons category is recorded as Benno Besson[26].
  • Benno Besson's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Academy of Arts[27].

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Origins and Family

Benno Besson's place of birth was Yverdon-les-Bains[2]. He was born on November 4, 1922[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], actor[7], and director[8]. Benno Besson was employed by Berliner Ensemble[19].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[20], a national award[28], in German Democratic Republic[29], founded in 1949[30]; Kainz Medal[21], a theatre award[31]; and Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts / Hans Reinhart Ring[22], a theatre award[32].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sabine Thalbach[12], a stage actor[33], 1932–1966[34], of Germany[35] and Ursula Karusseit[13], a stage actor[36], 1939–2019[37], of Germany[38], awarded the National Prize of East Germany[39]. Children include Katharina Thalbach[14], a film director[40], b. 1954[41], of Germany[42], awarded the Order of Merit of Berlin[43]; Pierre Besson[15], a stage actor[44], b. 1967[45], of Germany[46]; Madeleine Besson[16], a singer[47], b. 1984[48], of France[49]; and Philippe Besson[17], a director[50], b. 1962[51], of Germany[52]. Benno Besson's religion is recorded as reformed[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 23, 2006[5] and February 16, 2006[10]. Benno Besson died in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Benno Besson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53]

FAQs

Where was Benno Besson born?

Born in Yverdon-les-Bains[2], Benno Besson…

Where did Benno Besson die?

Benno Besson passed away in Berlin[4].

Who was Benno Besson married to?

Benno Besson's spouses include Sabine Thalbach[12] and Ursula Karusseit[13].

What did Benno Besson do for work?

Benno Besson worked as theatrical director[6], actor[7], and director[8].

What awards did Benno Besson receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[20], Kainz Medal[21], and Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts / Hans Reinhart Ring[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  17. [23] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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