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Jimmy Greaves(1940-2021)

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Jimmy Greaves was born on 20 February 1940 in Poplar, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for After Hours (1958), Mike Bassett: Manager (2005) and World Cup Extra (2002). He was married to Irene Barden. He died on 19 September 2021 in Danbury, Essex, England, UK.
BornFebruary 20, 1940
DiedSeptember 19, 2021(81)
BornFebruary 20, 1940
DiedSeptember 19, 2021(81)
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Known for

After Hours
5.5
TV Series
  • Actor
Mike Bassett: Manager (2005)
Mike Bassett: Manager
7.0
TV Series
  • Jimmy Greaves
World Cup Extra
TV Series
  • Self
The Grand Order of Water Rats presents
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Actor

  • Mike Bassett: Manager (2005)
    Mike Bassett: Manager
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Jimmy Greaves
    • 2005
  • After Hours
    5.5
    TV Series
    • 1959

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • February 20, 1940
    • Poplar, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • September 19, 2021
    • Danbury, Essex, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Irene Barden1958 - September 19, 2021 (his death, 5 children)
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    • 1 Article

Did you know

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    Alan Ball considered him to be one of England's five truly world class players in the 1966 World Cup winning squad. The others were Gordon Banks, Bobby Moore, Bobby Charlton and Ray Wilson.

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