Nigel Playfair

English actor-manager (1874–1934)
Person human Q15526570
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Nigel Playfair

Summary

Nigel Playfair is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 1, 1874[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 19, 1934[5]. He worked as a stage actor[6], playwright[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nigel Playfair was born in London[2].
  • Nigel Playfair died in London[4].
  • Nigel Playfair was born on July 1, 1874[3].
  • Nigel Playfair died on August 19, 1934[5].
  • Nigel Playfair's father was William Smoult Playfair[10].
  • Nigel Playfair's mother was Emily Kitson[11].
  • A child of Nigel Playfair was Giles Playfair[12].
  • Nigel Playfair worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Nigel Playfair worked as a playwright[7].
  • Nigel Playfair worked as a film actor[8].
  • Nigel Playfair's education included a stint at University College, Oxford[13].
  • Nigel Playfair was educated at Harrow School[14].
  • Nigel Playfair received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Nigel Playfair is recorded as male[16].
  • Nigel Playfair's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Nigel Playfair's Commons category is recorded as Nigel Playfair[18].
  • Nigel Playfair's family name is recorded as Playfair[19].
  • Nigel Playfair's given name is recorded as Nigel[20].
  • Nigel Playfair's given name is recorded as Ross[21].
  • Nigel Playfair's described by source is recorded as Anglické listy[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Nigel Playfair's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 1, 1874[3]. His father was William Smoult Playfair[10]. His mother was Emily Kitson[11].

Education

Educated at University College, Oxford[13], a college of the University of Oxford[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1249[25], headquartered in Oxford[26] and Harrow School[14], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1572[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], playwright[7], and film actor[8].

Recognition

Nigel Playfair received the Knight Bachelor[15].

Personal Life

A child of Nigel Playfair was Giles Playfair[12].

Death and Burial

Nigel Playfair died on August 19, 1934[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Nigel Playfair ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Nigel Playfair born?

Nigel Playfair was born in London[2].

Where did Nigel Playfair die?

Nigel Playfair died in London[4].

Who were Nigel Playfair's parents?

Nigel Playfair's father was William Smoult Playfair[10]. Nigel Playfair's mother was Emily Kitson[11].

What did Nigel Playfair do for work?

Nigel Playfair worked as stage actor[6], playwright[7], and film actor[8].

Where did Nigel Playfair go to school?

Nigel Playfair was educated at University College, Oxford[13] and Harrow School[14].

What awards did Nigel Playfair receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation stage actor, playwright, film actor
    Father William Smoult Playfair
    Family name Playfair
    Place of death London
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Sir Nigel Playfair (6301712173).jpg"
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