Eric Thompson

English actor (1929–1982)
Person human Q1351697
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Eric Thompson

Summary

Eric Thompson is a human[1]. Born in Sleaford[2], he… he was born on November 9, 1929[3]. He passed away in London Borough of Camden[4]. He died on November 30, 1982[5]. He worked as an actor[6], television producer[7], television presenter[8], presenter[9], and manufacturer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (662 views/month, #6,708 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eric Thompson's place of birth was Sleaford[2].
  • Eric Thompson died in London Borough of Camden[4].
  • Eric Thompson was born on November 9, 1929[3].
  • Eric Thompson died on November 30, 1982[5].
  • Eric Thompson is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[12].
  • Eric Thompson's father was George Thompson[13].
  • Eric Thompson's mother was Annie Thompson[14].
  • Among Eric Thompson's spouses was Phyllida Law[15].
  • A child of Eric Thompson was Sophie Thompson[16].
  • A child of Eric Thompson was Emma Thompson[17].
  • Eric Thompson held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Eric Thompson's professions included actor[6].
  • Eric Thompson's professions included television producer[7].
  • Eric Thompson's professions included television presenter[8].
  • Eric Thompson's professions included presenter[9].
  • Eric Thompson worked as a manufacturer[10].
  • Eric Thompson's professions included film producer[19].
  • Eric Thompson's education included a stint at The College of Richard Collyer[20].
  • Eric Thompson is recorded as male[21].
  • Eric Thompson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • The cause of death was pulmonary embolism[23].
  • Eric Thompson's family name is recorded as Thompson[24].
  • Eric Thompson's given name is recorded as Eric[25].
  • Eric Thompson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Eric Thompson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eric Thompson was born in Sleaford[2]. He was born on November 9, 1929[3]. His father was George Thompson[13]. His mother was Annie Thompson[14].

Education

Eric Thompson was educated at The College of Richard Collyer[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], television producer[7], television presenter[8], presenter[9], manufacturer[10], and film producer[19].

Personal Life

Among Eric Thompson's spouses was Phyllida Law[15]. Children include Sophie Thompson[16], an actor[28], b. 1962[29], of United Kingdom[30], awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical[31], specialised in acting[32] and Emma Thompson[17], an actor[33], b. 1959[34], of United Kingdom[35], awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress[36], specialised in film[37].

Death and Burial

Eric Thompson died on November 30, 1982[5]. He died in London Borough of Camden[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary embolism[23]. Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[12].

Why It Matters

Eric Thompson ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (662 views/month, #6,708 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Eric Thompson born?

Eric Thompson was born in Sleaford[2].

Where did Eric Thompson die?

Eric Thompson died in London Borough of Camden[4].

Who were Eric Thompson's parents?

Eric Thompson's father was George Thompson[13]. Eric Thompson's mother was Annie Thompson[14].

Who was Eric Thompson married to?

Eric Thompson's spouses include Phyllida Law[15].

What did Eric Thompson do for work?

Eric Thompson worked as actor[6], television producer[7], television presenter[8], presenter[9], and manufacturer[10].

Where did Eric Thompson go to school?

Eric Thompson was educated at The College of Richard Collyer[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . theaterencyclopedie.nl. theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . theaterencyclopedie.nl. theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . theaterencyclopedie.nl. theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . theaterencyclopedie.nl. theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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