John Shrapnel, born Jonathan Shrapnel on April 27, 1942, in Birmingham, UK, is a British screenwriter and actor known for his contributions to film and television. His work has showcased his talent across various genres, earning him recognition in the entertainment industry. With a career spanning several decades, Shrapnel has appeared in notable productions and is remembered for his dynamic performances and engaging storytelling.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Shrapnel belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Birmingham
Place of Death: London Borough of Islington
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: St Catharine's College, Cambridge | University of Cambridge
Occupation: television actor | comedian | actor | screenwriter
Children: Lex Shrapnel
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for April 27, 1942
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 27, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 27, 2025 |
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Sun | 6 Taurus 31 | 7 Taurus 24 | 26 Cancer 5 |
Moon | 19 Virgo 47 | 1 Taurus 48 | 3 Libra 45 |
Mercury | 14 Taurus 35 | 10 Aries 53 | 10 Cancer 32 |
Venus | 20 Pisces 45 | 28 Pisces 18 | 25 Gemini 25 |
Mars | 0 Cancer 42 | 3 Leo 58 | 21 Leo 54 |
Jupiter | 20 Gemini 26 | 20 Gemini 40 | 8 Cancer 42 |
Saturn | 28 Taurus 48 | 27 Pisces 23 | 8 Gemini 59 |
Uranus | 29 Taurus 0 | 26 Taurus 8 | 3 Gemini 28 |
Neptune | 27 Virgo 33 | 0 Aries 59 | 27 Virgo 33 |
Pluto | 3 Leo 29 | 3 Aquarius 48 | 5 Leo 5 |
Rahu | 10 Virgo 40 | 25 Pisces 19 | 6 Virgo 17 |
Ketu | 10 Pisces 40 | 25 Virgo 19 | 6 Pisces 17 |
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