1942 - 2002
John Thaw British Actor
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John Thaw dating history
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John Thaw was previously married to Sheila Hancock (1973 - 2002) and Sally Alexander.
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British Actor John Thaw was born John Edward Thaw on 3rd January, 1942 in Gorton, Manchester, England, UK and passed away on 21st Feb 2002 Luckington, Wiltshire, England, UK aged 60. He is most remembered for Redcap, The Sweeney, Inspector Morse. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
John Thaw is a member of the following lists: BAFTA winners (people), English film actors and Best Actor BAFTA Award winners.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 2 |
29 years, 1 month
|
16 years, 7 months
|
4 years
|
|---|
| Total | 2 |
29 years, 1 month
|
16 years, 7 months
|
4 years
|
|---|
Details
| First Name |
John
|
| Middle Name |
Edward
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| Last Name |
Thaw
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| Full Name at Birth |
John Edward Thaw
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| Alternative Name |
John Thaw CBE
|
| Birthday |
3rd January, 1942
|
| Birthplace |
Gorton, Manchester, England, UK
|
| Died |
21st February, 2002
|
| Place of Death |
Luckington, Wiltshire, England, UK
|
| Cause of Death |
Oesophageal cancer
|
| Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Hair Color |
Grey
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Ethnicity |
White
|
| Nationality |
British
|
| High School |
Ducie Technical High School for Boys
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| University |
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England, UK
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| Occupation Text |
Actor, Producer
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
Redcap, The Sweeney, Inspector Morse
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| Year(s) Active |
1960–2001
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| Official Websites |
www.theguardian.com/media/2002/feb/22/broadcasting.guardianobituaries
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John Edward Thaw (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) was an English actor in television, stage and cinema, best known for his television roles starring as Detective Inspector Jack Regan in The Sweeney (1975—78) and as Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse in Inspector Morse (1987—2000).
