Benno Besson
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Summary
Benno Besson was born on November 4, 1922[1], in Yverdon-les-Bains[2]. He died on February 23, 2006[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a theatrical director[5], actor[6], and director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,478 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: February 16, 2006[9]
- Place of burial: Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Sabine Thalbach[11], Ursula Karusseit[12]
- Child: Katharina Thalbach[13], Pierre Besson[14], Madeleine Besson[15], Philippe Besson[16]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[17]
- Employer: Berliner Ensemble[18]
- Award received: National Prize of East Germany[19], Kainz Medal[20], Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts / Hans Reinhart Ring[21]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Benno Besson[24]
- Archives at: Archive of the Academy of Arts[25]
- Family name: Besson[26]
- Given name: Benno[27]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Dompierre[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[29]
- Birth name: René-Benjamin Besson[30]
- Name in native language: Benno Besson[31]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[32]
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Country: CH[33]
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Began / founded: 1922-11-04[34]
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Ended / dissolved: 2006-02-23[35]
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MusicBrainz ID: 2a06f739-300b-4445-8869-2cf30d9b1fde[36]
Why It Matters
Benno Besson has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Benno Besson born?
Benno Besson's place of birth was Yverdon-les-Bains[2].
Where did Benno Besson die?
Benno Besson passed away in Berlin[4].
Who was Benno Besson married to?
Benno Besson's spouses include Sabine Thalbach[11] and Ursula Karusseit[12].
What did Benno Besson do for work?
Benno Besson worked as a theatrical director[5], actor[6], and director[7].
What awards did Benno Besson receive?
Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[19], Kainz Medal[20], and Swiss Grand Prix for performing arts / Hans Reinhart Ring[21].