Gordon Murray

British producer and puppeteer (1921–2016)
Person human Q5585598
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Gordon Murray

Summary

Gordon Murray is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on May 3, 1921[3]. He died on June 30, 2016[4]. He worked as a television producer[5], puppeteer[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], and animator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gordon Murray was born in London[2].
  • Gordon Murray was born on May 3, 1921[3].
  • Gordon Murray died on June 30, 2016[4].
  • Gordon Murray held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Gordon Murray held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Gordon Murray's professions included television producer[5].
  • Gordon Murray's professions included puppeteer[6].
  • Gordon Murray worked as a writer[7].
  • Gordon Murray worked as a children's writer[8].
  • Gordon Murray worked as an animator[9].
  • Gordon Murray's education included a stint at Emanuel School[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Gordon Murray is Trumpton[14].
  • Gordon Murray is recorded as male[15].
  • Gordon Murray's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gordon Murray's family name is recorded as Murray[17].
  • Gordon Murray's given name is recorded as Gordon[18].
  • Gordon Murray's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Gordon Murray's start of work period is recorded as 1950[20].
  • Gordon Murray's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Gordon Murray was born in London[2]. He was born on May 3, 1921[3].

Education

Gordon Murray's education included a stint at Emanuel School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television producer[5], puppeteer[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], and animator[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gordon Murray is Trumpton[14].

Death and Burial

Gordon Murray died on June 30, 2016[4].

Why It Matters

Gordon Murray ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Gordon Murray born?

Gordon Murray was born in London[2].

What did Gordon Murray do for work?

Gordon Murray worked as television producer[5], puppeteer[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], and animator[9].

Where did Gordon Murray go to school?

Gordon Murray was educated at Emanuel School[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Educated at Emanuel School
    Freebase id /m/02rgcyn
    Notable work Trumpton
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