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Brian Rix - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 27, 1924 |
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| Age | 102 |
| Birthplace | Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Brian Rix's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring in and producing Whitehall farces and his advocacy for people with learning disabilities. |
Intro
Brian Rix was a British actor and campaigner best known for his prolific work in stage farces and for his extensive charity work on behalf of people with learning disabilities.
Early Life & Background
Brian Rix was born on January 27, 1924, in Cottingham, Yorkshire, England. He attended Bootham School, York. From a young age, he showed interest in theatre and acting.
Career Highlights
- Starred in and produced more than 12 West End farces, particularly at London's Whitehall Theatre, making 'Whitehall farce' a familiar term.
- Appeared in many BBC television farces from the 1950s to the 1970s.
- Served as Secretary-General and later Chairman of the Actors’ Charitable Trust.
- Became a leading campaigner for people with learning disabilities after the birth of his daughter, Shelley.
- Created the Rix Thompson Rothenberg Foundation to support people with learning disabilities.
- Was made a life peer as Lord Rix in 1992, sitting as a crossbencher in the House of Lords until his retirement in 2016.
Trivia
- Lord Rix’s Whitehall farces played to more than 12 million people from 1944 to 1977.
- He was knighted in 1986 for services to charity.
- His autobiography 'My Farce From My Elbow' details his theatre experiences and charity work.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Brian Rix?
Brian Rix is 102 years old.
When was Brian Rix born?
Brian Rix was born the 27 January 1924.
Where is Brian Rix from?
Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
On His Birth-Day
About January 27th, 1924, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 27, 1924, following Vladimir Lenin's death on January 21, his embalmed body was placed in a temporary wooden mausoleum on Red Square in Moscow. This allowed the public to pay their respects to the Soviet leader. The initial structure was designed by architect Alexey Shchusev and was replaced by a more permanent stone mausoleum in 1930.
- Day of the week: January 27th, 1924 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: It Ain't Gonna Rain No Mo' by Wendell Hall
- Popular movie: Beau Brummel directed by Harry Beaumont
Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 27th, 1924.