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Known For
Actor
Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
Gorton, Manchester, England
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Sally Alexander (1964-1968), Sheila Hancock (1973-2002)
Children
1 child: Abigail Thaw
Education
Manchester Academy, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 40,737 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Career
Career spanning 30 years (1968-1998)
Year context
Born in 1942 -- Battle of Midway; Manhattan Project begins; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1942 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Horse
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (12)
AWARDS (8)
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BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1993
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BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1993
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BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1993
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BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1990
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
John Edward Thaw, CBE (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) was an English actor who appeared in a range of television, stage, and cinema roles. He starred in the television series Inspector Morse as title character Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse, Redcap as Sergeant John Mann, The Sweeney as Detective Inspector Jack Regan, Home to Roost as Henry Willows, and Kavanagh QC as title character James Kavanagh.
Connections (4)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was John Thaw?
John Thaw was born on and passed away on at the age of 60.
Where was John Thaw born?
John Thaw was born in Gorton, Manchester, England.
What movies or shows has John Thaw been in?
John Thaw has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include Goodnight Mister Tom (1998), Kavanagh QC (1995), Chaplin (1992), Inspector Morse (1987), Cry Freedom (1987).
What is John Thaw known for?
John Thaw is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Edward Thaw, CBE (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) was an English actor who appeared in a range…
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