John Laurie
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Summary
John Laurie was born on March 25, 1897[1], in Dumfries[2]. He died on June 23, 1980[3], in Chalfont St Peter[4]. He worked as an actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], theatrical director[8], and television actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,606 views/month, #6,855 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Educated at: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[12], Dumfries Academy[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Military branch: British Army[15]
- Commons category: John Laurie (actor)[16]
- Cause of death: pulmonary emphysema[17]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[18]
- Family name: Laurie[19]
- Given name: John[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Start of work period: 1930[23]
Product Details
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Type: Person[24]
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Country: GB[25]
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Began / founded: 1897-03-25[26]
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Ended / dissolved: 1980-06-23[27]
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MusicBrainz ID: bacc5f81-7297-4239-96e8-75f0957d1b82[28]
Why It Matters
John Laurie has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was John Laurie born?
John Laurie was born in Dumfries[2].
Where did John Laurie die?
John Laurie passed away in Chalfont St Peter[4].
What did John Laurie do for work?
John Laurie worked as an actor[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], theatrical director[8], and television actor[9].
Where did John Laurie go to school?
John Laurie was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[12] and Dumfries Academy[13].