Jane Asher

English actress and author
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Jane Asher

Summary

Jane Asher is a human[1]. She was born in Willesden[2]. She was born on April 5, 1946[3]. She worked as an actor[4], novelist[5], and writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,394 views/month, #5,529 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jane Asher was born in Willesden[2].
  • Jane Asher was born on April 5, 1946[3].
  • Jane Asher's father was Richard Asher[8].
  • Jane Asher's mother was Margaret Eliot[9].
  • Jane Asher was married to Gerald Scarfe[10].
  • Jane Asher was married to Gerald Scarfe[11].
  • A child of Jane Asher was Katie Geraldine Scarfe[12].
  • A child of Jane Asher was Alexander David Scarfe[13].
  • A child of Jane Asher was Rory Christopher Scarfe[14].
  • Jane Asher held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Jane Asher worked as an actor[4].
  • Jane Asher's professions included novelist[5].
  • Jane Asher worked as a writer[6].
  • Jane Asher's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16].
  • Jane Asher received the honorary doctorate[17].
  • Jane Asher is recorded as female[18].
  • Jane Asher's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jane Asher's Commons category is recorded as Jane Asher[20].
  • Jane Asher's family name is recorded as Asher[21].
  • Jane Asher's given name is recorded as Jane[22].
  • Jane Asher's official website is recorded as http://www.janeashercakes.com[23].
  • Jane Asher studied under Hilde Holger[24].
  • Jane Asher's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Jane Asher's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Jane Asher'}[26].
  • Jane Asher's hair color is recorded as red hair[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jane Asher was born in Willesden[2]. She was born on April 5, 1946[3]. Her father was Richard Asher[8]. Her mother was Margaret Eliot[9].

Education

Jane Asher's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16]. She studied under Hilde Holger[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], novelist[5], and writer[6].

Recognition

Jane Asher received the honorary doctorate[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gerald Scarfe[10], a caricaturist[28], b. 1936[29], of United Kingdom[30], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[31]. Children include Katie Geraldine Scarfe[12]; Alexander David Scarfe[13], b. 1981[32], of United Kingdom[33]; and Rory Christopher Scarfe[14].

Why It Matters

Jane Asher ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,394 views/month, #5,529 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Jane Asher born?

Jane Asher's place of birth was Willesden[2].

Who were Jane Asher's parents?

Jane Asher's father was Richard Asher[8]. Jane Asher's mother was Margaret Eliot[9].

Who was Jane Asher married to?

Jane Asher's spouses include Gerald Scarfe[10] and Gerald Scarfe[11].

What did Jane Asher do for work?

Jane Asher worked as actor[4], novelist[5], and writer[6].

Where did Jane Asher go to school?

Jane Asher was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[16].

What awards did Jane Asher receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Willesden
    Mother Margaret Eliot
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