Harold Pinter
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Harold Pinter
Summary
Harold Pinter is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on October 10, 1930[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 24, 2008[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,208 views/month, #6,154 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in London[2], Harold Pinter…
- Harold Pinter passed away in London[4].
- Harold Pinter was born on October 10, 1930[3].
- Harold Pinter died on December 24, 2008[5].
- Harold Pinter is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[12].
- Harold Pinter's father was Jack Haim Pinter[13].
- Harold Pinter's mother was Frances Moskowitz[14].
- Harold Pinter was married to Vivien Merchant[15].
- Among Harold Pinter's spouses was Antonia Fraser[16].
- A child of Harold Pinter was Daniel Brand[17].
- Harold Pinter held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
- Harold Pinter is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[19].
- Harold Pinter worked as a playwright[6].
- Harold Pinter worked as an actor[7].
- Harold Pinter's professions included film director[8].
- Harold Pinter's professions included screenwriter[9].
- Harold Pinter's professions included writer[10].
- Harold Pinter's professions included theatrical director[20].
- Harold Pinter was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[21].
- Harold Pinter was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[22].
- A notable work attributed to Harold Pinter is The Room[23].
- A notable work attributed to Harold Pinter is The Birthday Party[24].
- A notable work attributed to Harold Pinter is The Dumb Waiter[25].
- A notable work attributed to Harold Pinter is The Caretaker[26].
- Harold Pinter received the Nobel Prize in Literature[27].
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Origins and Family
Harold Pinter's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on October 10, 1930[3]. His father was Jack Haim Pinter[13]. His mother was Frances Moskowitz[14]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[19].
Education
Educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[21], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1906[30] and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[22], a drama school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1904[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], writer[10], and theatrical director[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Room[23], The Birthday Party[24], The Dumb Waiter[25], and The Caretaker[26]. Things named for Harold Pinter include Harold Pinter Theatre[34] and PEN Pinter Prize[35].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[27], a literary award[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1901[38]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[39], a Q1499804[40], in France[41]; Laurence Olivier Awards[42], a group of awards[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1976[45]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[46], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Hermann Kesten Prize[49], a cultural prize[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1985[52]; and Franz Kafka Prize[53], a literary award[54], in Czech Republic[55], founded in 2001[56], headquartered in Old Town Hall[57].
Personal Life
Spouses include Vivien Merchant[15], a stage actor[58], 1929–1982[59], of United Kingdom[60] and Antonia Fraser[16], a historian[61], b. 1932[62], of United Kingdom[63], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[64]. A child of Harold Pinter was Daniel Brand[17]. His religion is recorded as atheism[65].
Death and Burial
Harold Pinter died on December 24, 2008[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was liver cancer[66]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Harold Pinter ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,208 views/month, #6,154 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
He has been cited as an influence by Jez Butterworth[69], a playwright[70], b. 1969[71], of United Kingdom[72], awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy[73].
Works attributed to him include The Birthday Party[74], a literary work[75]; Betrayal[76], a literary work[77]; The Homecoming[78], a literary work[79]; No Man's Land[80], a literary work[81]; The Dumb Waiter[82], a literary work[83]; and The Caretaker[84], a literary work[85]. Entities named for him include Harold Pinter Theatre[34] and PEN Pinter Prize[35].
FAQs
Where was Harold Pinter born?
Harold Pinter's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Harold Pinter die?
Harold Pinter passed away in London[4].
Who were Harold Pinter's parents?
Harold Pinter's father was Jack Haim Pinter[13]. Harold Pinter's mother was Frances Moskowitz[14].
Who was Harold Pinter married to?
Harold Pinter's spouses include Vivien Merchant[15] and Antonia Fraser[16].
What did Harold Pinter do for work?
Harold Pinter worked as playwright[6], actor[7], film director[8], screenwriter[9], and writer[10].
Where did Harold Pinter go to school?
Harold Pinter was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[21] and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[22].
What awards did Harold Pinter receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[27], Knight of the Legion of Honour[39], Laurence Olivier Awards[42], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[46].
Who did Harold Pinter influence?
Harold Pinter has been cited as an influence by Jez Butterworth[69].