Nigel Playfair

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

Nigel Playfair was born on July 1, 1874[1], in London[2]. He died on August 19, 1934[3], in London[4]. He worked as a stage actor[5], playwright[6], film actor[7], theatrical producer[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: William Smoult Playfair[11]
  • Mother: Emily Kitson[12]
  • Child: Giles Playfair[13]
  • Occupation: director[14]
  • Educated at: University College, Oxford[15], Harrow School[16]
  • Award received: Knight Bachelor[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Nigel Playfair[19]
  • Family name: Playfair[20]
  • Given name: Nigel[21], Ross[22]
  • Described by source: Anglické listy[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
  • P14536: 433756[25]
  • P14750: 08A1-82B2-AF2B-D4B8-A5B5[26]

Why It Matters

Nigel Playfair is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

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[11]. Nigel Playfair's mother was Emily Kitson[12].

What did Nigel Playfair do for work?

Nigel Playfair worked as a stage actor[5], playwright[6], film actor[7], theatrical producer[8], and actor[9].

Where did Nigel Playfair go to school?

Nigel Playfair was educated at University College, Oxford[15] and Harrow School[16].

What awards did Nigel Playfair receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Bargioni · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 08A1-82B2-AF2B-D4B8-A5B5
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  4. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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  5. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 433756
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  6. 18w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → stage actor, playwright, film actor +3
    Father → William Smoult Playfair
    Family name → Playfair
    Place of death → London
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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