Hubert Gregg

British broadcaster and actor (1914-2004)
Person human Q9005152
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Summary

Hubert Gregg was born on July 14, 1914[1], in London[2]. He died on March 30, 2004[3], in Eastbourne[4]. He worked as an actor[5], film actor[6], singer[7], radio personality[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (185 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Islington[11]
  • Date of birth: July 19, 1914[12]
  • Date of death: March 29, 2004[13]
  • Spouse: Zoe Gail[14], Patricia Kirkwood[15]
  • Child: Stacey Gregg[16]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18]
  • Native language: English[19]
  • Occupation: theatrical director[20], composer[21], lyricist[22], author[23], playwright[24], stage actor[25], autobiographer[26]
  • Field of work: film[27], television[28], radio[29], theatre art[30], radio broadcasting[31]
  • Employer: British Broadcasting Corporation[32]
  • Educated at: The Open University[33], Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art[34], St Dunstan's College[35]
  • Notable work: Maybe It's Because I'm a Londoner[36]
  • Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[37]
  • Sex or gender: male[38]
  • Military branch: British Army[39]
  • Cause of death: aortic aneurysm[40]
  • Residence: Eastbourne[41]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[42]
  • Family name: Gregg[43]
  • Given name: Hubert[44]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[45]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46], German[47]

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[48]

  • Began / founded: 1916[49]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2004-03-30[50]

  • MusicBrainz ID: e90426f2-f84d-43db-a670-9115ce0dade8[51]

Why It Matters

Hubert Gregg is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Hubert Gregg born?

Hubert Gregg was born in London[2].

Where did Hubert Gregg die?

Hubert Gregg died in Eastbourne[4].

Who was Hubert Gregg married to?

Hubert Gregg's spouses include Zoe Gail[14] and Patricia Kirkwood[15].

What did Hubert Gregg do for work?

Hubert Gregg worked as an actor[5], film actor[6], singer[7], radio personality[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did Hubert Gregg go to school?

Hubert Gregg was educated at The Open University[33], Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art[34], and St Dunstan's College[35].

What awards did Hubert Gregg receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[37].

References

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  1. [48] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [51] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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