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John Hackett(1910-1997)

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John Hackett was born on 5 November 1910 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. He died on 10 September 1997.
BornNovember 5, 1910
DiedSeptember 10, 1997(86)
BornNovember 5, 1910
DiedSeptember 10, 1997(86)
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Known for

Viewpoint
TV Series
  • Self(as General Sir John Hackett)
The Profession of Arms (1983)
The Profession of Arms
6.7
  • Self - British Army (retired)(as Gen. Sir. John Hackett)
  • 1983
One Pair of Eyes (1967)
One Pair of Eyes
6.6
TV Series
  • Self(as General Sir John Hackett)
Hindsight
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Self

  • Open Space (1983)
    Open Space
    TV Series
    • Self - Presenter (as General Sir John Hackett)
    • 1987
  • Hindsight
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1986
  • First Tuesday (1983)
    First Tuesday
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1985
  • The Profession of Arms (1983)
    The Profession of Arms
    6.7
    • Self - British Army (retired) (as Gen. Sir. John Hackett)
    • 1983
  • Question Time (1979)
    Question Time
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1980–1983
  • Mike Douglas in The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
    The Mike Douglas Show
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Self - British General (Ret.)
    • 1980
  • The Book Programme (1973)
    The Book Programme
    TV Series
    • Self (as General Sir John Hackett)
    • 1980
  • Read All About It
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Self (as General Sir John Hackett)
    • 1978
  • Viewpoint
    TV Series
    • Self (as General Sir John Hackett)
    • 1971
  • One Pair of Eyes (1967)
    One Pair of Eyes
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Self (as General Sir John Hackett)
    • 1967

Archive Footage

  • Arnhem: A Bridge Too Far - The True Story (2001)
    Arnhem: A Bridge Too Far - The True Story
    TV Special
    • Self - British Officer (archive footage)
    • 2001

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Gen Sir John Hackett
  • Born
    • November 5, 1910
    • Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Died
    • September 10, 1997

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his services in the 4th Para Brigade Headquarters.
  • Nickname
    • Shan

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