Another legend and veteran British actor John Shrapnel is no more as he died at the age of 77. He was born on 27th April 1942 in Birmingham, Warwickshire and married Francesca Bartley and had three children. John had worked mainly in the theater productions and also appeared on several movies during his 50 years career as an actor. He is best known for his dramatic plays and often voiced documentaries and TV commercials. Taking about his education then he went to City London High School and Mile End School located in Stockport and this is where his interest for acting sparked. During his school and college studies he was involved in acting and also was a member of drama society.
As an actor he gained fame and respect mostly in the theatre productions especiay in Shakespeare plays. He was a member of the prestigious National Theater Company Laurence Olivier and the Royal Shakespeare Company. In the 1980s, John Shrapnel began to appear more and more often on English television, he often played in BBC productions. In the following decades, he got numerous engagements in high-profile Hollywood productions, including in “Nothing Hill”, “Gladiator”, “101 Dalmatians”, “Troy”. John Shrapnel has a total of 57 film and television roles.
Cause of death:
He died due to cancer after long battle on 14th February 2020 on Friday. However, announcement regarding Gladiator star’s death was made five days later on 19th February 2020. He was survived by his wife Francesca Bartley, and three sons, Joe, Lex and Thomas.
John Shrapnel Biography |
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| Real Name | John Shrapnel |
| Birth Date | April 27, 1942 |
| Aged | 77 Years |
| Death | February 14, 2020 |
| Birth Place | Birmingham, Warwickshire, U.K. |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | Actor |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Taurus |
John Shrapnel Height, Weight and Body Measurement |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 8” – in centimeters – 172 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 76 kg – in Pounds – 167 lbs |
| Chest Size | 37 inches |
| Waist Size | 34 inches |
| Biceps Size | 16 inches |
| Shoe Size | 9 (US) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Slim |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | City of London School |
| College | St Catharine’s College |
Family |
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| Father | Norman Shrapnel |
| Mother | Mary Edwards |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Brother | Not Known |
John Shrapnel Affairs (Relationship Status) |
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| What was John Shrapnel marital status? (single, married, in relation or divorce) | Married |
| How many children did John Shrapnel have? | Three Son (Lax, Joe and Tom) |
| Who was John Shrapnel wife? (name) | Francesca Ann Bartley |
John Shrapnel Filmography |
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| Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) as Petya Pope Joan (1972) as Father James Hennessy (1975) as Tipaldi Personal Services (1987) as Lionel Partition (1987) as General Flood Testimony (1987) as Andre Zhdanov How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) as Psychiatrist Two Deaths (1995) as Cinca England, My England (1995) as Samuel Pepys 101 Dalmatians (1996) as Skinner Notting Hill (1999) as PR Chief The Strange Case of Delphina Potocka or The Mystery of Chopin (1999) as Iwaszkiewic Gladiator (2000) as Senator Gaius The Body (2001) as Moshe Cohen Alone (2002) as Hannah Claim (2002) as Lex Vandenberg K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) as Admiral Bratyeev Troy (2004) as Nestor The Headsman (2005) as Archbishop Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (2006) as Pompey[5][circular reference] Alien Autopsy (2006) as Michael Kuhn Sparkle (2007) as Bernie Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) as Lord Howard Chemical Wedding (2008) as Crowley Mirrors (2008) as Lorenzo Sapelli The Duchess (2008) as General Grey National Theatre Live: Phèdre (2009) as Théramène An Organization of Dreams (2009) as Father The Awakening (2011) as Reverend Hugh Purslow National Theatre Live: Macbeth (2013) as Duncan / Seyton / Old Man Hamlet (2015) as Claudius / Ghost Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter’s Tale (2015) as Camillo (final role) |
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Favorite Things |
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| Actor | Not Known |
| Actress | Not Known |
| Films | Not Known |
John Shrapnel Net Worth:
His legacy as a legendary stage actor of all time will remain forever and the love and respect he earned in the UK theatre scene would be a dream of every actor. His net worth estimation is under review and will be available soon.
Trivia: Important Facts about John Shrapnel
- He was born and raised in Birmingham, Warwickshire and died in Highbury, London.
- John was among one of the UK’s most respected theater actors.
- His hobbies were mountaineering, skiing and music in his spare time.
- Three years ago in the movie “King Charles III, he made last television appearance in which he played the Archbishop of Canterbury.
- His name was given from one of his ancestors, General Henry Shrapnel who invented exploding cannonball.
