Joe Orton
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Summary
Joe Orton was born on January 1, 1933[1], in Leicester[2]. He died on August 9, 1967[3], in Islington[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], screenwriter[6], writer[7], stage actor[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,587 views/month, #6,886 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Golders Green Crematorium[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: actor[14]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: black comedy[17]
- Killed by: Kenneth Halliwell[18]
- Commons category: Joe Orton[19]
- Unmarried partner: Kenneth Halliwell[20]
- Cause of death: blunt trauma[21]
- Family name: Orton[22]
- Given name: Joe[23], John[24], Kingsley[25]
- Pseudonym: Edna Welthorpe[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Joe Orton[27]
- Manner of death: homicide[28]
- Convicted of: theft[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Birth name: John Kingsley Orton[31]
- Start of work period: 1964[32]
- End of work period: 1967[33]
Why It Matters
Joe Orton has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include Loot[36], a literary work[37]; Entertaining Mr Sloane[38], a literary work[39]; and What the Butler Saw[40], a literary work[41].
FAQs
Where was Joe Orton born?
Joe Orton's place of birth was Leicester[2].
Where did Joe Orton die?
Joe Orton died in Islington[4].
What did Joe Orton do for work?
Joe Orton worked as a playwright[5], screenwriter[6], writer[7], stage actor[8], and novelist[9].
Where did Joe Orton go to school?
Joe Orton was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[15].