Tim Pigott-Smith

English film and television actor and author (1946–2017)
Person human Q1334710
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Tim Pigott-Smith

Summary

Tim Pigott-Smith is a human[1]. He was born in Rugby[2]. He was born on May 13, 1946[3]. He died in Northampton[4]. He died on April 7, 2017[5]. He worked as an actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,908 views/month, #6,596 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Tim Pigott-Smith was born in Rugby[2].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith passed away in Northampton[4].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith was born on May 13, 1946[3].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith died on April 7, 2017[5].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith is buried at Highgate Cemetery[11].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith's professions included actor[6].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith worked as a stage actor[7].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith worked as a film actor[8].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith worked as a television actor[9].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith was educated at University of Bristol[13].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith's education included a stint at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[14].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith's education included a stint at Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College[15].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith's education included a stint at Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys[16].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith is recorded as male[18].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith's given name is recorded as Tim[21].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[23].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Timothy Peter Pigott-Smith'}[25].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith's start of work period is recorded as 1971[26].
  • Tim Pigott-Smith's end of work period is recorded as 2017[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Rugby[2], Tim Pigott-Smith… he was born on May 13, 1946[3].

Education

Educated at University of Bristol[13], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1909[30], headquartered in Bristol[31]; Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[14], a drama school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1946[34]; Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College[15], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1976[37]; and Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys[16], a grammar school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1876[40].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Tim Pigott-Smith received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].

Death and Burial

Tim Pigott-Smith died on April 7, 2017[5]. He passed away in Northampton[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Tim Pigott-Smith ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,908 views/month, #6,596 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Tim Pigott-Smith born?

Tim Pigott-Smith's place of birth was Rugby[2].

Where did Tim Pigott-Smith die?

Tim Pigott-Smith died in Northampton[4].

What did Tim Pigott-Smith do for work?

Tim Pigott-Smith worked as actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9].

Where did Tim Pigott-Smith go to school?

Tim Pigott-Smith was educated at University of Bristol[13], Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[14], Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College[15], and Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys[16].

What awards did Tim Pigott-Smith 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.
  2. [4] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . huffingtonpost.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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