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- Birth nameEdward Montague Compton Mackenzie
- Compton MacKenzie was born on January 17, 1883 in West Hartlepool, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Sylvia Scarlett (1935), Whisky Galore (2016) and The Ballet Girl (1916). He was married to Lillian McSween, Christine McSween and Faith Stone. He died on November 30, 1972 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
- SpousesLillian McSween(1965 - November 30, 1972) (his death)Christine McSween(1962 - 1963) (her death)Faith Stone(1905 - 1960) (her death)
- RelativesViola Compton(Sibling)Francis Compton(Sibling)Fay Compton(Sibling)Anthony Pelissier(Niece or Nephew)
- He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1919 for his work during World War I and made a Knight Bachelor in the 1952 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to literature.
- Also a versatile broadcaster and founder and editor of "The Gramophone" magazine.
- Son of stage actors Edward Compton (d. 1918) and Virginia Bateman (d. 1940). Brother of actresses Fay Compton and Viola Compton and Francis Compton.
- Granduncle of Tracy Reed.
- Uncle of Anthony Pelissier.
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