Edward Woodward

British actor (1930–2009)
Person human Q712968
Edward Woodward
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Edward Woodward

Summary

Edward Woodward is a human[1]. Born in Croydon[2], he… he was born on June 1, 1930[3]. He died in Truro[4]. He died on November 16, 2009[5]. He worked as an actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], singer[9], and television actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,166 views/month, #4,609 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Croydon[2], Edward Woodward…
  • Edward Woodward passed away in Truro[4].
  • Edward Woodward was born on June 1, 1930[3].
  • Edward Woodward died on November 16, 2009[5].
  • Burial took place at Padstow Cemetery[12].
  • Among Edward Woodward's spouses was Michele Dotrice[13].
  • A child of Edward Woodward was Sarah Woodward[14].
  • A child of Edward Woodward was Peter Woodward[15].
  • A child of Edward Woodward was Tim Woodward[16].
  • Edward Woodward held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Edward Woodward's professions included actor[6].
  • Edward Woodward's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Edward Woodward worked as a film actor[8].
  • Edward Woodward's professions included singer[9].
  • Edward Woodward worked as a television actor[10].
  • Edward Woodward's field of work was acting[18].
  • Edward Woodward's field of work was singing[19].
  • Edward Woodward's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[20].
  • Edward Woodward's education included a stint at Hinchley Wood School[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Woodward is The Wicker Man[22].
  • Edward Woodward received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[23].
  • Edward Woodward is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward Woodward's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward Woodward's genre is Shakespearean comedy[26].
  • Edward Woodward's Commons category is recorded as Edward Woodward[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Woodward's place of birth was Croydon[2]. He was born on June 1, 1930[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[20], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1904[30] and Hinchley Wood School[21], a secondary school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 2012[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], singer[9], and television actor[10]. Fields of work include acting[18], a type of arts[34] and singing[19], a type of activity[35].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward Woodward is The Wicker Man[22].

Recognition

Edward Woodward received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[23].

Personal Life

Edward Woodward was married to Michele Dotrice[13]. Children include Sarah Woodward[14], an actor[36], b. 1963[37], of United Kingdom[38]; Peter Woodward[15], an actor[39], b. 1956[40], of United Kingdom[41]; and Tim Woodward[16], an actor[42], 1953–2023[43], of United Kingdom[44].

Death and Burial

Edward Woodward died on November 16, 2009[5]. He passed away in Truro[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[45]. Burial took place at Padstow Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Edward Woodward ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,166 views/month, #4,609 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Edward Woodward born?

Edward Woodward was born in Croydon[2].

Where did Edward Woodward die?

Edward Woodward died in Truro[4].

Who was Edward Woodward married to?

Edward Woodward's spouses include Michele Dotrice[13].

What did Edward Woodward do for work?

Edward Woodward worked as actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], singer[9], and television actor[10].

Where did Edward Woodward go to school?

Edward Woodward was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[20] and Hinchley Wood School[21].

What awards did Edward Woodward receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
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  17. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [45] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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