Derek Jacobi

English actor (born 1938)
Person human Q256164
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Derek Jacobi was born on October 22, 1938, in Leytonstone [1][2][3][4][5][6]. He is a citizen of the United Kingdom . His education includes attendance at Leyton Sixth Form College, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, St John's College, and the University of Cambridge [7].

Jacobi works as an actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor, and film director [8]. His career genres include drama fiction and historical film . He has been employed by the Royal National Theatre since 1963, the Prospect Theatre Company since 1972, and the Royal Shakespeare Company since 1982 [7].

His spouse is Richard Clifford, whom he married in 2006 . His awards include the Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival, the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series [7]. He has also received the titles of Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Knight Bachelor [7].

Derek Jacobi

Summary

Derek Jacobi is a human[1]. Born in Leytonstone[2], he… he was born on October 22, 1938[3]. He worked as a television actor[4], film director[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,385 views/month, #3,992 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Derek Jacobi's place of birth was Leytonstone[2].
  • Derek Jacobi was born on October 22, 1938[3].
  • Derek Jacobi was married to Richard Clifford[10].
  • Derek Jacobi held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Derek Jacobi worked as a television actor[4].
  • Derek Jacobi worked as a film director[5].
  • Derek Jacobi worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Derek Jacobi worked as a film actor[7].
  • Derek Jacobi worked as an actor[8].
  • Derek Jacobi was employed by Royal National Theatre[12].
  • Among Derek Jacobi's employers was Prospect Theatre Company[13].
  • Derek Jacobi was employed by Royal Shakespeare Company[14].
  • Derek Jacobi's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[15].
  • Derek Jacobi was educated at St John's College[16].
  • Derek Jacobi's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[17].
  • Derek Jacobi was educated at Leyton Sixth Form College[18].
  • Derek Jacobi received the Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival[19].
  • Derek Jacobi received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Derek Jacobi received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[21].
  • Derek Jacobi received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • Derek Jacobi received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[23].
  • Derek Jacobi received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series[24].
  • Derek Jacobi is recorded as male[25].
  • Derek Jacobi's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Derek Jacobi's sexual orientation is recorded as gay[27].

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Origins and Family

Derek Jacobi's place of birth was Leytonstone[2]. He was born on October 22, 1938[3].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[15], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; St John's College[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1511[34]; Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[17], a drama school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1904[37]; and Leyton Sixth Form College[18], a secondary school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1929[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[4], film director[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8]. Employers include Royal National Theatre[12], a charitable organization[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1963[43]; Prospect Theatre Company[13], an organization[44]; and Royal Shakespeare Company[14], an organization[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1961[47], headquartered in Royal Shakespeare Theatre[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival[19], a class of award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1976[51]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[21], a theatre award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1947[56]; Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1300[59]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[23], an award for best supporting actor[60], in United States[61], founded in 1975[62]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series[24], a class of award[63], in United States[64], founded in 1986[65].

Personal Life

Among Derek Jacobi's spouses was Richard Clifford[10].

Why It Matters

Derek Jacobi ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,385 views/month, #3,992 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Derek Jacobi born?

Derek Jacobi's place of birth was Leytonstone[2].

Who was Derek Jacobi married to?

Derek Jacobi's spouses include Richard Clifford[10].

What did Derek Jacobi do for work?

Derek Jacobi worked as television actor[4], film director[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8].

Where did Derek Jacobi go to school?

Derek Jacobi was educated at University of Cambridge[15], St John's College[16], Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[17], and Leyton Sixth Form College[18].

What awards did Derek Jacobi receive?

Honors received include Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival[19], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[21], and Knight Bachelor[22].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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