Patricia Neal

American stage and film actress (1926-2010)
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Patricia Neal
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Patricia Neal

Summary

Patricia Neal is a human[1]. Born in Packard[2], she… she was born on January 20, 1926[3]. She passed away in Edgartown[4]. She died on August 8, 2010[5]. She worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,644 views/month, #4,305 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Patricia Neal was born in Packard[2].
  • Patricia Neal passed away in Edgartown[4].
  • Patricia Neal was born on January 20, 1926[3].
  • Patricia Neal died on August 8, 2010[5].
  • Patricia Neal is buried at Abbey of Regina Laudis[11].
  • Patricia Neal's father was William Burdette[12].
  • Patricia Neal's mother was Eura Petrey Neal[13].
  • Among Patricia Neal's spouses was Roald Dahl[14].
  • A child of Patricia Neal was Lucy Dahl[15].
  • A child of Patricia Neal was Ophelia Dahl[16].
  • A child of Patricia Neal was Tessa Dahl[17].
  • A child of Patricia Neal was Olivia Dahl[18].
  • A child of Patricia Neal was Theo Dahl[19].
  • Patricia Neal held citizenship in United States[20].
  • English was Patricia Neal's native language[21].
  • Patricia Neal worked as a television actor[6].
  • Patricia Neal worked as a film actor[7].
  • Patricia Neal worked as a stage actor[8].
  • Patricia Neal's professions included actor[9].
  • Patricia Neal was employed by Warner Bros. Entertainment[22].
  • Patricia Neal was educated at Northwestern University[23].
  • Patricia Neal's education included a stint at Northwestern University School of Communication[24].
  • Patricia Neal's education included a stint at Knoxville High School[25].
  • Patricia Neal received the Academy Award for Best Actress[26].
  • Patricia Neal received the Theatre World Award[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Patricia Neal's place of birth was Packard[2]. She was born on January 20, 1926[3]. Her father was William Burdette[12]. Her mother was Eura Petrey Neal[13]. English was her native language[21].

Education

Educated at Northwestern University[23], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1851[30], headquartered in Evanston[31]; Northwestern University School of Communication[24], a film school[32], in United States[33], founded in 2002[34]; and Knoxville High School[25], a secondary school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1910[37]. Patricia Neal studied under Michael Chekhov[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9]. Patricia Neal was employed by Warner Bros. Entertainment[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Actress[26], an award for best leading actress[39], in United States[40], founded in 1929[41]; Theatre World Award[27], a theatre award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1945[44]; Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[45], an award for best supporting actress[46], in United States[47]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[48], a commemorative plaque[49], in United States[50]; BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[51], a film award category[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1951[54]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama[55], a film award category[56], in United States[57], founded in 1962[58].

Personal Life

Among Patricia Neal's spouses was Roald Dahl[14]. Children include Lucy Dahl[15], a screenwriter[59], b. 1965[60], of United Kingdom[61]; Ophelia Dahl[16], a human rights defender[62], b. 1964[63], of United States[64], awarded the Time 100[65]; Tessa Dahl[17], an actor[66], b. 1957[67], of United Kingdom[68]; Olivia Dahl[18], 1955–1962[69], of United States[70]; and Theo Dahl[19], b. 1960[71]. Her religion is recorded as Catholic Church[72].

Death and Burial

Patricia Neal died on August 8, 2010[5]. She died in Edgartown[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[73]. She is buried at Abbey of Regina Laudis[11].

Why It Matters

Patricia Neal ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,644 views/month, #4,305 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was Patricia Neal born?

Born in Packard[2], Patricia Neal…

Where did Patricia Neal die?

Patricia Neal passed away in Edgartown[4].

Who were Patricia Neal's parents?

Patricia Neal's father was William Burdette[12]. Patricia Neal's mother was Eura Petrey Neal[13].

Who was Patricia Neal married to?

Patricia Neal's spouses include Roald Dahl[14].

What did Patricia Neal do for work?

Patricia Neal worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[9].

Where did Patricia Neal go to school?

Patricia Neal was educated at Northwestern University[23], Northwestern University School of Communication[24], and Knoxville High School[25].

What awards did Patricia Neal receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actress[26], Theatre World Award[27], Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[45], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[48].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [74] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [75] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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