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Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet

1907 – 1960

Aristocrat, television director and producer

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Lived 1907 – 1960 (aged 52). Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet was a British television director and television producer.

Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet (8 February 1907 – 5 January 1960) was a British television director and producer who emigrated to California.

Biography

Early life Born on 8 February 1907, the son of Sir Alfred Allen Booth, 1st Baronet, by his wife, Mary Blake Dwight, he attended Malvern College before going up to King's College, Cambridge where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He pursued postgraduate studies at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut,

Career Booth worked in television as a director and producer. ) by whom he had two sons, Sir Doug Booth (born 2 December 1949) and Dr Derek Booth (born 7 April 1953). Sir Philip died on 5 January 1960, being survived by his 2nd wife.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
King's College, Malvern College
Also known as
Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Bt., Philip Booth

Family & relationships

Parent
Sir Alfred Allen Booth, 1st Baronet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet?

aristocrat, television director and producer

When was Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet born?

Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet was born on 8 February 1907.

When did Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet die?

Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet died on 5 January 1960.

What was Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet's occupation?

Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet was a television director and television producer.

What nationality was Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet?

Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q15989857

· DBpedia: Sir Philip Booth, 2nd Baronet

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