Esmond Knight

British actor (1906–1987)
Person human Q462314
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Esmond Knight

Summary

Esmond Knight is a human[1]. Born in East Sheen[2], he… he was born on May 4, 1906[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 23, 1987[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (514 views/month, #7,132 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Esmond Knight was born in East Sheen[2].
  • Esmond Knight passed away in London[4].
  • Esmond Knight was born on May 4, 1906[3].
  • Esmond Knight died on February 23, 1987[5].
  • Among Esmond Knight's spouses was Nora Swinburne[10].
  • A child of Esmond Knight was Rosalind Knight[11].
  • Esmond Knight held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Esmond Knight worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Esmond Knight's professions included film actor[7].
  • Esmond Knight worked as a television actor[8].
  • Esmond Knight was educated at Willington School[13].
  • Esmond Knight is recorded as male[14].
  • Esmond Knight's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Esmond Knight's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[16].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[17].
  • Esmond Knight was part of the conflict World War II[18].
  • Esmond Knight's family name is recorded as Knight[19].
  • Esmond Knight's given name is recorded as Esmond[20].
  • Esmond Knight's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Esmond Knight's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Esmond Knight's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Esmond Penington Knight'}[23].
  • Esmond Knight's start of work period is recorded as 1928[24].
  • Esmond Knight's end of work period is recorded as 1987[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in East Sheen[2], Esmond Knight… he was born on May 4, 1906[3].

Education

Esmond Knight's education included a stint at Willington School[13].

Career and Affiliations

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

Personal Life

Among Esmond Knight's spouses was Nora Swinburne[10]. A child of him was Rosalind Knight[11].

Death and Burial

Esmond Knight died on February 23, 1987[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[17].

Why It Matters

Esmond Knight ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (514 views/month, #7,132 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Esmond Knight born?

Born in East Sheen[2], Esmond Knight…

Where did Esmond Knight die?

Esmond Knight passed away in London[4].

Who was Esmond Knight married to?

Esmond Knight's spouses include Nora Swinburne[10].

What did Esmond Knight do for work?

Esmond Knight worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and television actor[8].

Where did Esmond Knight go to school?

Esmond Knight was educated at Willington School[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Esmond
    Instance of human
    Work period end
    Sex or gender male
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