Actor. Born Derek George Jacobi in Leytonstone. He was invited by Sir Laurence Olivier to be a founder member of the Royal National Theatre. Probably best known for playing the eponymous lead in the television series 'I Claudius'. In common with Olivier he has been knighted in both Britain and Denmark.
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Sir Derek Jacobi
Plaque unveiled by Sir Derek Jacobi.
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Person, Cinema, Politics & Administration, Theatre, South Africa
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A parishioner or member of the congregation of St Matthias, N16, who died in WW1.
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