Brian Glover

British character actor, writer and professional wrestler (1934-1997)
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Brian Glover

Summary

Brian Glover is a human[1]. Born in Sheffield[2], he… he was born on April 2, 1934[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 24, 1997[5]. He worked as an actor[6], screenwriter[7], professional wrestler[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (742 views/month, #6,752 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sheffield[2], Brian Glover…
  • Brian Glover died in London[4].
  • Brian Glover was born on April 2, 1934[3].
  • Brian Glover died on July 24, 1997[5].
  • Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[12].
  • Brian Glover held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Brian Glover worked as an actor[6].
  • Brian Glover's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Brian Glover worked as a professional wrestler[8].
  • Brian Glover's professions included film actor[9].
  • Brian Glover's professions included television actor[10].
  • Brian Glover's education included a stint at University of Sheffield[14].
  • Brian Glover is recorded as male[15].
  • Brian Glover's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • The cause of death was brain cancer[17].
  • Brian Glover's sport is recorded as professional wrestling[18].
  • Brian Glover's family name is recorded as Glover[19].
  • Brian Glover's given name is recorded as Brian[20].
  • Brian Glover's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Brian Glover's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Brian Glover's start of work period is recorded as 1969[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Brian Glover's place of birth was Sheffield[2]. He was born on April 2, 1934[3].

Education

Brian Glover was educated at University of Sheffield[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], screenwriter[7], professional wrestler[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10].

Death and Burial

Brian Glover died on July 24, 1997[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[17]. Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Brian Glover ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (742 views/month, #6,752 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

FAQs

Where was Brian Glover born?

Born in Sheffield[2], Brian Glover…

Where did Brian Glover die?

Brian Glover passed away in London[4].

What did Brian Glover do for work?

Brian Glover worked as actor[6], screenwriter[7], professional wrestler[8], film actor[9], and television actor[10].

Where did Brian Glover go to school?

Brian Glover was educated at University of Sheffield[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . CineMagia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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