Pete Postlethwaite

English character actor (1946–2011)
Person human Q217137
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Pete Postlethwaite

Summary

Pete Postlethwaite is a human[1]. Born in Warrington[2], he… he was born on February 7, 1946[3]. He died in Shrewsbury[4]. He died on January 2, 2011[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], character actor[8], stage actor[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,846 views/month, #4,599 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Pete Postlethwaite was born in Warrington[2].
  • Pete Postlethwaite passed away in Shrewsbury[4].
  • Pete Postlethwaite was born on February 7, 1946[3].
  • Pete Postlethwaite was born on February 7, 1945[12].
  • Pete Postlethwaite was born on February 16, 1946[13].
  • Pete Postlethwaite died on January 2, 2011[5].
  • Pete Postlethwaite held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Pete Postlethwaite worked as a television actor[6].
  • Pete Postlethwaite worked as a film actor[7].
  • Pete Postlethwaite worked as a character actor[8].
  • Pete Postlethwaite worked as a stage actor[9].
  • Pete Postlethwaite worked as an actor[10].
  • Pete Postlethwaite's education included a stint at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[15].
  • Pete Postlethwaite was educated at St Mary's University, Twickenham[16].
  • Pete Postlethwaite received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Pete Postlethwaite is recorded as male[18].
  • Pete Postlethwaite's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Pete Postlethwaite's genre is Shakespearean comedy[20].
  • Pete Postlethwaite's Commons category is recorded as Pete Postlethwaite[21].
  • The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[22].
  • Pete Postlethwaite's family name is recorded as Postlethwaite[23].
  • Pete Postlethwaite's given name is recorded as Pete[24].
  • Pete Postlethwaite's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Pete Postlethwaite's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[26].
  • Pete Postlethwaite's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Pete Postlethwaite was born in Warrington[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 7, 1946[3], February 7, 1945[12], and February 16, 1946[13].

Education

Educated at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[15], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1946[30] and St Mary's University, Twickenham[16], a university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1850[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], character actor[8], stage actor[9], and actor[10].

Recognition

Pete Postlethwaite received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].

Death and Burial

Pete Postlethwaite died on January 2, 2011[5]. He passed away in Shrewsbury[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[22].

Why It Matters

Pete Postlethwaite ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,846 views/month, #4,599 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Pete Postlethwaite born?

Pete Postlethwaite's place of birth was Warrington[2].

Where did Pete Postlethwaite die?

Pete Postlethwaite passed away in Shrewsbury[4].

What did Pete Postlethwaite do for work?

Pete Postlethwaite worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], character actor[8], stage actor[9], and actor[10].

Where did Pete Postlethwaite go to school?

Pete Postlethwaite was educated at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[15] and St Mary's University, Twickenham[16].

What awards did Pete Postlethwaite receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . 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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  1. 4w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 31904
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  2. 10w ago · Hannolans · 2026-07-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    George eastman museum people id → 126039
    Nederlands film festival person id → pete-postlethwaite-2
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → television actor, film actor, character actor +2
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  4. 20w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
    Given name → Pete
    Place of birth → Warrington
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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