Edith Evans

British actress (1888–1976)
Person human Q236718
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Edith Evans

Summary

Edith Evans is a human[1]. Her place of birth was London[2]. She was born on February 8, 1888[3]. She passed away in Cranbrook[4]. She died on October 14, 1976[5]. She worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (746 views/month, #7,057 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Edith Evans…
  • Edith Evans passed away in Cranbrook[4].
  • Edith Evans was born on February 8, 1888[3].
  • Edith Evans died on October 14, 1976[5].
  • Edith Evans is buried at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden[10].
  • Edith Evans held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Edith Evans held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Edith Evans's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Edith Evans's professions included film actor[7].
  • Edith Evans's professions included actor[8].
  • Edith Evans received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Edith Evans received the Silver Bear for Best Actress[14].
  • Edith Evans received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[15].
  • Edith Evans received the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[16].
  • Edith Evans is recorded as female[17].
  • Edith Evans's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Edith Evans was affiliated with the California Republican Party[19].
  • Edith Evans's Commons category is recorded as Edith Evans[20].
  • Edith Evans's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[21].
  • Edith Evans's family name is recorded as Evans[22].
  • Edith Evans's given name is recorded as Edith[23].
  • Edith Evans's depicted by is recorded as Dame Edith Evans (Dame Edith Mary Booth)[24].
  • Edith Evans's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[25].
  • Edith Evans's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1950–1958)[26].
  • Edith Evans's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Edith Evans… she was born on February 8, 1888[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Silver Bear for Best Actress[14], an award for best leading actress[30], in Germany[31]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[15], a film award category[32]; and BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[16], a film award category[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1951[35].

Personal Life

Edith Evans was affiliated with the California Republican Party[19].

Death and Burial

Edith Evans died on October 14, 1976[5]. She passed away in Cranbrook[4]. She is buried at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden[10].

Why It Matters

Edith Evans ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (746 views/month, #7,057 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Edith Evans born?

Edith Evans was born in London[2].

Where did Edith Evans die?

Edith Evans died in Cranbrook[4].

What did Edith Evans do for work?

Edith Evans worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8].

What awards did Edith Evans receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], Silver Bear for Best Actress[14], Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[15], and BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Edith
    Place of birth London
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Depicted by Dame Edith Evans (Dame Edith Mary Booth)
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