Joyce Grenfell

British comedian, singer, actress (1910-1979)
Person human Q6297498
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Joyce Grenfell

Summary

Joyce Grenfell is a human[1]. Born in Knightsbridge[2], she… she was born on February 10, 1910[3]. She died in Chelsea[4]. She died on November 30, 1979[5]. She worked as a comedian[6], singer[7], actor[8], songwriter[9], and film actor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (365 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Knightsbridge[2], Joyce Grenfell…
  • Joyce Grenfell passed away in Chelsea[4].
  • Joyce Grenfell was born on February 10, 1910[3].
  • Joyce Grenfell died on November 30, 1979[5].
  • Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[12].
  • Joyce Grenfell's father was Paul Phipps[13].
  • Joyce Grenfell's mother was Nora Langhorne[14].
  • Among Joyce Grenfell's spouses was Reginald Pascoe Grenfell[15].
  • Joyce Grenfell held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Joyce Grenfell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Joyce Grenfell's professions included comedian[6].
  • Joyce Grenfell's professions included singer[7].
  • Joyce Grenfell worked as an actor[8].
  • Joyce Grenfell worked as a songwriter[9].
  • Joyce Grenfell worked as a film actor[10].
  • Joyce Grenfell worked as a stage actor[18].
  • Joyce Grenfell was educated at Claremont Fan Court School[19].
  • Joyce Grenfell was educated at Francis Holland School[20].
  • Joyce Grenfell received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Joyce Grenfell is recorded as female[22].
  • Joyce Grenfell's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Joyce Grenfell's Commons category is recorded as Joyce Grenfell[24].
  • Joyce Grenfell's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[25].
  • The cause of death was cancer[26].
  • Joyce Grenfell's family name is recorded as Grenfell[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Knightsbridge[2], Joyce Grenfell… she was born on February 10, 1910[3]. Her father was Paul Phipps[13]. Her mother was Nora Langhorne[14].

Education

Educated at Claremont Fan Court School[19], a school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1922[30] and Francis Holland School[20], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1878[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], singer[7], actor[8], songwriter[9], film actor[10], and stage actor[18].

Recognition

Joyce Grenfell received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[21].

Personal Life

Joyce Grenfell was married to Reginald Pascoe Grenfell[15].

Death and Burial

Joyce Grenfell died on November 30, 1979[5]. She passed away in Chelsea[4]. The cause of death was cancer[26]. Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[12].

Why It Matters

Joyce Grenfell ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (365 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Joyce Grenfell born?

Joyce Grenfell's place of birth was Knightsbridge[2].

Where did Joyce Grenfell die?

Joyce Grenfell died in Chelsea[4].

Who were Joyce Grenfell's parents?

Joyce Grenfell's father was Paul Phipps[13]. Joyce Grenfell's mother was Nora Langhorne[14].

Who was Joyce Grenfell married to?

Joyce Grenfell's spouses include Reginald Pascoe Grenfell[15].

What did Joyce Grenfell do for work?

Joyce Grenfell worked as comedian[6], singer[7], actor[8], songwriter[9], and film actor[10].

Where did Joyce Grenfell go to school?

Joyce Grenfell was educated at Claremont Fan Court School[19] and Francis Holland School[20].

What awards did Joyce Grenfell receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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