John Thaw's biography
John Thaw is 60 years old actor born at Longsight. He was born on Saturday 3rd of January 1942. According to year of birth 1942 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 3rd of January means he is Capricorn. These people are stable in nature. As the sign lord is “Saturn”, the person will be judgemental in his approach.He was married 2 times.
He is citizen of United Kingdom. His primary profession is to be actor. You can know him also as stage actor. He is recently known as television actor.
John Thaw's family
John Thaw's ex spouses
Sheila Hancock
John Thaw and Sheila Hancock have been together since 1973 for 29 years. Sheila is known as actor. His ex spouse was born on Wednesday 22nd of February 1933 in Blackgang.
Sally Alexander
John Thaw and Sally Alexander have been together since 1964 for 4 years.
He has 1 daughter.
John Thaw's daughter: Abigail Thaw
John Thaw's daughter's name is Abigail Thaw. She is known as actor. His daughter was born on Friday 1st of October 1965 in London.
John Thaw's schools
We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Manchester Academy.
John Thaw's career
His main focus is to be actor. You could see him also in Inspector Morse.
How did John Thaw die
He died on on Thursday 21st of February 2002 when he was 60 years old at Luckington. John Thaws death was caused by oesophageal cancer. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
John Thaw's Awards
- He was the winner of two BAFTA awards for Best TV Actor in Inspector Morse (1987) (1989 and 1992) and nominee for the same series in 1990 & 1991.
- He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1993 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to drama.
- Awards include C.B.E., a B.A.F.T.A Fellowship and in 1998 a Special Recognition Award.
John Thaw's Nominations
- He was nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for work Cry Freedom in 1988
- He was nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for work Inspector Morse in 1991
- He was nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for work Inspector Morse in 1992
What John Thaw has done for a first time
- His first stage role was at Green End Junior School in Manchester, England as Uncle Joseph, the leading part in "Where the Rainbow Ends" (1953).
John Thaw's quotes
- I didn't want the television Morse to end like Frank Sinatra - doing an endless series of farewell concerts.
- I get to work with some of the finest actors around.
- I was born looking fifty.
- I suppose I learned about being a father from my own dad. I learned that even when your children are grown up -- as mine are now -- you don't stop being a father. He was still my dad until the day he died last year. I still miss him every day.
- Dad gave us all that we needed and he was a great man, a great father.
- If only there were a way of being a successful actor, and not being famous.
- I like classical music and the poetry of A.E. Housman, but I can't do crosswords.
- [on "The Sweeney"] I'm still proud of the show. Proud of all that great energy but you couldn't have Regan now; he wouldn't be entertained at all.
- Priorities change. You appreciate everything a little bit more - the seasons, our garden. You stop worrying about tomorrow or wondering where we go next.
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John Thaw's body shape
Lets describe how John Thaw looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.