Sheila Whitaker Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Sheila Hazel Whitaker was an influential English film programmer and writer born on April 1, 1936. She contributed significantly to cinema in the UK, overseeing collections at the British Film Institute and serving as director of the London Film Festival from 1987 to 1996. Whitaker promoted independent cinema through the Tyneside Cinema and organized various film festivals. She co-edited notable works on Iranian and Argentine cinema and received several honors, including the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Whitaker passed away on July 29, 2013, after battling motor neuron disease.

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Meaning of the name - Sheila

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April 1, 1936 Facts

Generation Group

Sheila Whitaker belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Thornton Heath, London

Place of Death: London

Cause of Death: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Educated At: University of Warwick

Occupation: film critic

Employers: British Film Institute | Tyneside Cinema | National Film Theatre | Dubai International Film Festival

Awards Received: Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

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Astrology Analysis

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