Ian Charleson

Scottish actor (1949-1990)
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Ian Charleson

Summary

Ian Charleson is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on August 11, 1949[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 6, 1990[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], actor[9], and singer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,258 views/month, #6,623 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ian Charleson was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Ian Charleson passed away in London[4].
  • Ian Charleson was born on August 11, 1949[3].
  • Ian Charleson died on January 6, 1990[5].
  • Ian Charleson held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Ian Charleson's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Ian Charleson's professions included film actor[7].
  • Ian Charleson's professions included television actor[8].
  • Ian Charleson's professions included actor[9].
  • Ian Charleson worked as a singer[10].
  • Ian Charleson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[13].
  • Ian Charleson's education included a stint at Royal High School[14].
  • Ian Charleson's education included a stint at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[15].
  • Ian Charleson is recorded as male[16].
  • Ian Charleson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[18].
  • Ian Charleson's given name is recorded as Ian[19].
  • Ian Charleson's work location is recorded as Scotland[20].
  • Ian Charleson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Ian Charleson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Ian Charleson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Ian Charleson'}[23].
  • Ian Charleson's start of work period is recorded as 1972[24].
  • Ian Charleson's end of work period is recorded as 1989[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], Ian Charleson… he was born on August 11, 1949[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[13], a public university[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1583[28], headquartered in Edinburgh[29]; Royal High School[14], a high school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1128[32]; and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[15], a drama school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1861[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], television actor[8], actor[9], and singer[10].

Death and Burial

Ian Charleson died on January 6, 1990[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[18].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ian Charleson include Ian Charleson Awards[36], a theatre award[37], founded in 1990[38].

Why It Matters

Ian Charleson ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,258 views/month, #6,623 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

Entities named for him include Ian Charleson Awards[36], a theatre award[37], founded in 1990[38].

FAQs

Where was Ian Charleson born?

Ian Charleson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did Ian Charleson die?

Ian Charleson passed away in London[4].

What did Ian Charleson do for work?

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

Where did Ian Charleson go to school?

Ian Charleson was educated at University of Edinburgh[13], Royal High School[14], and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Cause of death death from AIDS-related complications
    Occupation stage actor, film actor, television actor +2
    End of work period +1989-00-00T00:00:00Z
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