James Runcie

English writer, filmmaker
Person human Q1505328
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Summary

James Runcie was born on May 7, 1959[1], in Cambridge[2]. He has worked as a novelist[3], writer[4], film director[5], film producer[6], and television producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (506 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Robert Runcie[9]
  • Mother: Rosalind Runcie[10]
  • Spouse: Marilyn Imrie[11]
  • Child: Charlotte Runcie[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
  • Occupation: screenwriter[14], theatrical director[15], television director[16]
  • Field of work: writer[17]
  • Employer: Bath Spa University[18]
  • Educated at: Dragon School[19], Trinity Hall[20], Marlborough College[21]
  • Notable work: The Grantchester Mysteries[22]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Honorific prefix: The Honourable[25]
  • Family name: Runcie[26]
  • Given name: James[27]
  • Official website: https://www.jamesruncie.com/[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • Social media followers: 4830[30], 4726[31]

Why It Matters

James Runcie has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was James Runcie born?

James Runcie was born in Cambridge[2].

Who were James Runcie's parents?

James Runcie's father was Robert Runcie[9]. James Runcie's mother was Rosalind Runcie[10].

Who was James Runcie married to?

James Runcie's spouses include Marilyn Imrie[11].

What did James Runcie do for work?

James Runcie worked as a novelist[3], writer[4], film director[5], film producer[6], and television producer[7].

Where did James Runcie go to school?

James Runcie was educated at Dragon School[19], Trinity Hall[20], and Marlborough College[21].

What awards did James Runcie receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . culturewhisper.com. culturewhisper.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . artsfestivals.co.uk. artsfestivals.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . rsliterature.org. Retrieved . rsliterature.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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