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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 27, 2026 |
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| Sun | 6 Taurus 31 | 7 Taurus 10 | 27 Cancer 3 |
| Moon | 19 Virgo 47 | 17 Virgo 45 | 16 Libra 56 |
| Mercury | 14 Taurus 35 | 19 Aries 29 | 12 Cancer 22 |
| Venus | 20 Pisces 45 | 3 Gemini 57 | 26 Gemini 36 |
| Mars | 0 Cancer 42 | 13 Aries 37 | 22 Leo 31 |
| Jupiter | 20 Gemini 26 | 18 Cancer 26 | 8 Cancer 56 |
| Saturn | 28 Taurus 48 | 8 Aries 38 | 9 Gemini 5 |
| Uranus | 29 Taurus 0 | 0 Gemini 5 | 3 Gemini 30 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 33 | 3 Aries 8 | 27 Virgo 34 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 29 | 5 Aquarius 29 | 5 Leo 7 |
| Rahu | 10 Virgo 40 | 6 Pisces 0 | 6 Virgo 13 |
| Ketu | 10 Pisces 40 | 6 Virgo 0 | 6 Pisces 13 |
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