Dennis Potter
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Summary
Dennis Potter was born on May 17, 1935[1], in Berry Hill[2]. He died on June 7, 1994[3], in Ross-on-Wye[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], theatrical director[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,928 views/month, #7,041 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: film director[12]
- Educated at: New College[13], St Clement Danes School[14], Ark Burlington Danes Academy[15]
- Notable work: Pennies from Heaven[16]
- Award received: Edgar Awards[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[19]
- Family name: Potter[20]
- Given name: Dennis[21]
- Official website: https://intranet.yorksj.ac.uk/potter[22]
- Medical condition: psoriatic arthritis[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- List of works: Dennis Potter bibliography[27]
- Related category: Category:Films directed by Dennis Potter[28], Category:Films with screenplays by Dennis Potter[29]
Why It Matters
Dennis Potter has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
He has been cited as an influence by Russell T Davies[32], a screenwriter[33], b. 1963[34], of United Kingdom[35], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[36], specialised in television screenwriting[37].
FAQs
Where was Dennis Potter born?
Dennis Potter was born in Berry Hill[2].
Where did Dennis Potter die?
Dennis Potter passed away in Ross-on-Wye[4].
What did Dennis Potter do for work?
Dennis Potter worked as a playwright[5], theatrical director[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and journalist[9].
Where did Dennis Potter go to school?
Dennis Potter was educated at New College[13], St Clement Danes School[14], and Ark Burlington Danes Academy[15].
What awards did Dennis Potter receive?
Honors received include Edgar Awards[17].
Who did Dennis Potter influence?
Dennis Potter has been cited as an influence by Russell T Davies[32].