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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 previously 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
7.2
TV Series
  • Writer
A come Andromeda (1972)
A come Andromeda
7.0
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
A for Andromeda (2006)
A for Andromeda
5.2
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 2006
The Andromeda Breakthrough (1962)
The Andromeda Breakthrough
6.7
TV Series
  • Writer

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Writer

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

Personal details

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    • 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

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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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