John Le Mesurier

British actor (1912–1983)
Person human Q139712
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John Le Mesurier

Summary

John Le Mesurier is a human[1]. He was born in Bedford[2]. He was born on April 5, 1912[3]. He passed away in Ramsgate[4]. He died on November 15, 1983[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], autobiographer[7], stage actor[8], and television actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,323 views/month, #6,508 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Le Mesurier was born in Bedford[2].
  • John Le Mesurier passed away in Ramsgate[4].
  • John Le Mesurier was born on April 5, 1912[3].
  • John Le Mesurier was born on May 4, 1912[11].
  • John Le Mesurier died on November 15, 1983[5].
  • John Le Mesurier is buried at Church of St George[12].
  • John Le Mesurier's father was Charles Elton Halliley[13].
  • John Le Mesurier's mother was Amy Michelle Le Mesurier[14].
  • Among John Le Mesurier's spouses was Hattie Jacques[15].
  • John Le Mesurier was married to June Melville[16].
  • Among John Le Mesurier's spouses was Joan Le Mesurier[17].
  • A child of John Le Mesurier was Robin Le Mesurier[18].
  • A child of John Le Mesurier was Kim Le Mesurier[19].
  • John Le Mesurier held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • John Le Mesurier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • John Le Mesurier's professions included film actor[6].
  • John Le Mesurier worked as an autobiographer[7].
  • John Le Mesurier's professions included stage actor[8].
  • John Le Mesurier worked as a television actor[9].
  • John Le Mesurier was educated at Sherborne School[22].
  • John Le Mesurier is recorded as male[23].
  • John Le Mesurier's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Le Mesurier's military branch is recorded as British Army[25].
  • John Le Mesurier's Commons category is recorded as John Le Mesurier[26].
  • John Le Mesurier's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Le Mesurier was born in Bedford[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 5, 1912[3] and May 4, 1912[11]. His father was Charles Elton Halliley[13]. His mother was Amy Michelle Le Mesurier[14].

Education

John Le Mesurier was educated at Sherborne School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], autobiographer[7], stage actor[8], and television actor[9].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hattie Jacques[15], an actor[28], 1922–1980[29], of United Kingdom[30]; June Melville[16], an actor[31], 1914–1970[32], of United Kingdom[33]; and Joan Le Mesurier[17], a biographer[34], 1931–2021[35]. Children include Robin Le Mesurier[18], a musician[36], 1953–2021[37], of United Kingdom[38] and Kim Le Mesurier[19].

Death and Burial

John Le Mesurier died on November 15, 1983[5]. He died in Ramsgate[4]. The cause of death was liver cirrhosis[39]. Burial took place at Church of St George[12].

Why It Matters

John Le Mesurier ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,323 views/month, #6,508 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was John Le Mesurier born?

John Le Mesurier was born in Bedford[2].

Where did John Le Mesurier die?

John Le Mesurier died in Ramsgate[4].

Who were John Le Mesurier's parents?

John Le Mesurier's father was Charles Elton Halliley[13]. John Le Mesurier's mother was Amy Michelle Le Mesurier[14].

Who was John Le Mesurier married to?

John Le Mesurier's spouses include Hattie Jacques[15], June Melville[16], and Joan Le Mesurier[17].

What did John Le Mesurier do for work?

John Le Mesurier worked as film actor[6], autobiographer[7], stage actor[8], and television actor[9].

Where did John Le Mesurier go to school?

John Le Mesurier was educated at Sherborne School[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Le Mesurier, John [real name John Elton Halliley]. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [39] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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