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蛇 Snake
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English < Proto-Germanic (*Audawarduz)
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Edward Jewesbury: British actor (1917–2001).
Born (died at age 83).
Edward Jewesbury has 6 credits in our database.
The name Edward means guardian of wealth.
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Filmography (6)
Biography
Reginald Edward Oliphant Jewesbury (6 August 1917 – 31 March 2001) was a British actor, most notable for his film, stage and television work, and as a member of the Renaissance Theatre Company. In 1982, he appeared with The Royal Shakespeare Company, appearing in The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing and in Cyrano de Bergerac, the latter two of which he brought to Broadway in 1984, together with Sir Derek Jacobi and Sinéad Cusack. In his later years he appeared in television comedies such as Yes Minister and Blackadder II. In 1995, Edward Jewesbury appeared in Richard III as King Henry VI of England.
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How old was Edward Jewesbury?
Edward Jewesbury was born on and passed away on at the age of 83.
What movies or shows has Edward Jewesbury been in?
Edward Jewesbury has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Mists of Avalon (2001), The 10th Kingdom (2000), We Think the World of You (1988), Little Dorrit (1987), I, Claudius (1976).
Where can I find more information about Edward Jewesbury?
You can find more about Edward Jewesbury on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
