Philip Saville

British screenwriter (1930–2016)
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Philip Saville

Summary

Philip Saville is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on October 28, 1930[3]. He passed away in Hampstead[4]. He died on December 22, 2016[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and television director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (375 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Philip Saville…
  • Philip Saville died in Hampstead[4].
  • Philip Saville was born on October 28, 1930[3].
  • Philip Saville died on December 22, 2016[5].
  • Among Philip Saville's spouses was Jane Arden[12].
  • A child of Philip Saville was Sebastian Saville[13].
  • A child of Philip Saville was Elizabeth Saville[14].
  • Philip Saville held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Philip Saville's professions included actor[6].
  • Philip Saville worked as a film director[7].
  • Philip Saville's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Philip Saville's professions included film producer[9].
  • Philip Saville's professions included television director[10].
  • Philip Saville's professions included director[16].
  • Philip Saville's field of work was television production[17].
  • Philip Saville is recorded as male[18].
  • Philip Saville's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Philip Saville's unmarried partner is recorded as Diana Rigg[20].
  • Philip Saville's residence is recorded as St John's Wood[21].
  • Philip Saville's family name is recorded as Saville[22].
  • Philip Saville's given name is recorded as Philip[23].
  • Philip Saville's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Philip Saville's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Philip Saville[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Philip Saville… he was born on October 28, 1930[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], television director[10], and director[16]. Philip Saville's field of work was television production[17].

Personal Life

Among Philip Saville's spouses was Jane Arden[12]. Children include Sebastian Saville[13], an actor[26], of United Kingdom[27] and Elizabeth Saville[14].

Death and Burial

Philip Saville died on December 22, 2016[5]. He died in Hampstead[4].

Why It Matters

Philip Saville ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (375 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Philip Saville born?

Born in London[2], Philip Saville…

Where did Philip Saville die?

Philip Saville passed away in Hampstead[4].

Who was Philip Saville married to?

Philip Saville's spouses include Jane Arden[12].

What did Philip Saville do for work?

Philip Saville worked as actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and television director[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BFI Film & TV Database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . books.google.ca. books.google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . books.google.ca. books.google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Discogs. Retrieved . books.google.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . 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. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Related category Category:Films directed by Philip Saville
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