Terence Young

British film director and screenwriter (1915–1994)
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Summary

Terence Young was born on June 20, 1915[1], in Shanghai[2]. He died on September 7, 1994[3], in Cannes[4]. He worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], military personnel[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,102 views/month, #6,896 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Sabine Sun[10], Dorothea Bennett[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
  • Educated at: St Catharine's College[13]
  • Award received: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Military branch: British Army[16]
  • Commons category: Terence Young (director)[17]
  • Military, police or special rank: soldier[18]
  • Cause of death: myocardial infarction[19]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[20]
  • Family name: Young[21]
  • Given name: Terence[22]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[23]
  • Nominated for: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
  • Birth name: Stewart Terence Herbert Young[26]
  • Name in native language: Terence Young[27]
  • Number of children: 3[28]
  • Start of work period: 1939[29]
  • End of work period: 1988[30]

Why It Matters

Terence Young has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Terence Young born?

Terence Young's place of birth was Shanghai[2].

Where did Terence Young die?

Terence Young died in Cannes[4].

Who was Terence Young married to?

Terence Young's spouses include Sabine Sun[10] and Dorothea Bennett[11].

What did Terence Young do for work?

Terence Young worked as a film director[5], screenwriter[6], military personnel[7], and director[8].

Where did Terence Young go to school?

Terence Young was educated at St Catharine's College[13].

What awards did Terence Young receive?

Honors received include Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director[14].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → St Catharine's College
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