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John Thaw (John Edward Thaw) was born on 3 January, 1942 in West Gorton, Manchester, England, UK, is an Actor, Producer. Discover John Thaw's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of John Thaw networth?

Popular As John Edward Thaw
Occupation actor,producer
Age 60 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 3 January, 1942
Birthday 3 January
Birthplace West Gorton, Manchester, England, UK
Date of death 21 February, 2002
Died Place Luckington, Wiltshire, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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John Thaw Height, Weight & Measurements

At 60 years old, John Thaw height is 5' 7½" (1.71 m) .

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Height 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
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Who Is John Thaw's Wife?

His wife is Sheila Hancock (24 December 1973 - 21 February 2002) ( his death) ( 1 child), Sally Alexander (27 June 1964 - 1968) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Wife Sheila Hancock (24 December 1973 - 21 February 2002) ( his death) ( 1 child), Sally Alexander (27 June 1964 - 1968) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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John Thaw Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John Thaw worth at the age of 60 years old? John Thaw’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated John Thaw's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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2018

He lived quietly in an 18th century manor house in Wiltshire, England.

2002

A memorial service was held for him at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London on 4 September 2002.

2001

In June 2001, he was treated for cancer of the oesophagus. His wife, Sheila Hancock, had been a breast cancer survivor.

1998

Awards include C.B.E., a B.A.F.T.A Fellowship and in 1998 a Special Recognition Award.

1995

He was a heavy drinker until he gave it up in 1995.

1993

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.

1990

It established him as British television's most bankable actor, and during the 1990s he had many other starring vehicles.

1987

For Inspector Morse (1987), Thaw was yet again cast as a policeman, but this time a more cultured character than Regan. The leisurely-paced series, set in beautiful Oxfordshire, was Thaw's most popular and long-running project.

1984

1984 In the play 'Pygmalion' with Peter O'Tole playing Doolittle.

1974

His first great success, though, was as Detective Inspector Regan in The Sweeney (1974).

1973

He married Sheila Hancock on 24 December 1973 in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

1970

Violent and uncompromising, the series changed the portrayal of police work on British television and was one of the defining dramas of the 1970s.

1965

He was the father of actress Abigail Thaw, born 1965, (with first wife Sally Alexander) and Joanna Thaw, born 1974, (with second wife Sheila Hancock), and adopted father of Melanie Thaw, born 1964 (Sheila Hancock's daughter by her first marriage to Alec Ross).

1964

He was the working class boy from Manchester whose intensity and natural honesty made him British television's most bankable actor. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His first starring role on TV was as Sgt John Mann in Redcap (1964).

1958

He was accepted by RADA in 1958 when he was two years underage. Thaw was told to say he was 19 if anyone asked.

1953

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).

1944

His younger brother, Ray, was born November 15, 1944. He died in 2004.

1919

Son of John Edward (1919-1997) and Dorothy (née Ablott) Thaw (1921-1974).