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Fred Hoyle(1915-2001)

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Fred Hoyle
Fred Hoyle was born on 24 June 1915 in Bingley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for A for Andromeda (1961), A come Andromeda (1972) and A for Andromeda (2006). He was married to Barbara Clark. He died on 20 August 2001 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK.
BornJune 24, 1915
DiedAugust 20, 2001(86)
BornJune 24, 1915
DiedAugust 20, 2001(86)
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Known for

A for Andromeda (1961)
A for Andromeda
7.1
TV Series
  • Writer
A come Andromeda (1972)
A come Andromeda
6.9
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
A for Andromeda (2006)
A for Andromeda
5.2
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 2006
The Andromeda Breakthrough (1962)
The Andromeda Breakthrough
6.8
TV Series
  • Writer

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  • A for Andromeda (2006)
    A for Andromeda
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • screenplay
    • 2006
  • A come Andromeda (1972)
    A come Andromeda
    6.9
    TV Mini Series
    • novel "A for Andromeda"
    • 1972
  • The Andromeda Breakthrough (1962)
    The Andromeda Breakthrough
    6.8
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1962
  • A for Andromeda (1961)
    A for Andromeda
    7.1
    TV Series
    • story
    • writer
    • 1961

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative names
    • Prof. Sir Fred Hoyle
  • Born
    • June 24, 1915
    • Bingley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • August 20, 2001
    • Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Barbara Clark1939 - August 20, 2001 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Book: Wrote (w/N.C. Wickramasinghe): "Diseases From Space".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Astronomer and college professor.
  • Quotes
    [9/9/1979, in "The Observer"] Space isn't remote at all. It's only an hour's drive away if your car could go straight upwards.

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  • When did Fred Hoyle die?
    August 20, 2001
  • How old was Fred Hoyle when he died?
    86 years old
  • Where did Fred Hoyle die?
    Bournemouth, Dorset, England, UK
  • When was Fred Hoyle born?
    June 24, 1915
  • Where was Fred Hoyle born?
    Bingley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK

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