Celia Johnson

English actress (1908–1982)
Person human Q272075
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Celia Johnson

Summary

Celia Johnson is a human[1]. She was born in Richmond[2]. She was born on December 18, 1908[3]. She died in Nettlebed[4]. She died on April 25, 1982[5]. She worked as an actor[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,424 views/month, #6,856 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Celia Johnson was born in Richmond[2].
  • Celia Johnson passed away in Nettlebed[4].
  • Celia Johnson was born on December 18, 1908[3].
  • Celia Johnson died on April 25, 1982[5].
  • Celia Johnson died on April 26, 1982[10].
  • Celia Johnson is buried at Church of St Bartholomew, Nettlebed[11].
  • Celia Johnson's father was John Robert Johnson[12].
  • Celia Johnson's mother was Ethel Griffiths[13].
  • Celia Johnson was married to Peter Fleming[14].
  • A child of Celia Johnson was Kate Fleming[15].
  • A child of Celia Johnson was Nicholas Peter Val Fleming[16].
  • A child of Celia Johnson was Lucy Fleming[17].
  • Celia Johnson held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Celia Johnson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Celia Johnson's professions included actor[6].
  • Celia Johnson worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Celia Johnson worked as a film actor[8].
  • Celia Johnson's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[20].
  • Celia Johnson was educated at St Paul's Girls' School[21].
  • Celia Johnson received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].
  • Celia Johnson is recorded as female[23].
  • Celia Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Celia Johnson's Commons category is recorded as Celia Johnson[25].
  • The cause of death was stroke[26].
  • Celia Johnson's family name is recorded as Johnson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Celia Johnson was born in Richmond[2]. She was born on December 18, 1908[3]. Her father was John Robert Johnson[12]. Her mother was Ethel Griffiths[13].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[20], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1904[30] and St Paul's Girls' School[21], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1904[33], headquartered in Hammersmith[34].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Celia Johnson received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].

Personal Life

Celia Johnson was married to Peter Fleming[14]. Children include Kate Fleming[15], b. 1946[35]; Nicholas Peter Val Fleming[16], 1939–1995[36]; and Lucy Fleming[17], an actor[37], b. 1947[38], of United Kingdom[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 25, 1982[5] and April 26, 1982[10]. Celia Johnson died in Nettlebed[4]. The cause of death was stroke[26]. She is buried at Church of St Bartholomew, Nettlebed[11].

Why It Matters

Celia Johnson ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,424 views/month, #6,856 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Celia Johnson born?

Celia Johnson's place of birth was Richmond[2].

Where did Celia Johnson die?

Celia Johnson died in Nettlebed[4].

Who were Celia Johnson's parents?

Celia Johnson's father was John Robert Johnson[12]. Celia Johnson's mother was Ethel Griffiths[13].

Who was Celia Johnson married to?

Celia Johnson's spouses include Peter Fleming[14].

What did Celia Johnson do for work?

Celia Johnson worked as actor[6], stage actor[7], and film actor[8].

Where did Celia Johnson go to school?

Celia Johnson was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[20] and St Paul's Girls' School[21].

What awards did Celia Johnson receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . rada.ac.uk. rada.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . IMDb. Retrieved . 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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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