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Quentin Crisp was born on December 25, 1908 in Sutton, United Kingdom. Public records list Quentin Crisp as an actor, graphic designer and autobiographer. Death is recorded on November 21, 1999, at the age of 90. Schooling on record includes King's College London. Notable works include The Naked Civil Servant.
My Take
Quentin Crisp is someone I genuinely revere. Born on Christmas Day 1908 into an era thick with prejudice, he insisted on living openly as himself when doing so was dangerous. The Naked Civil Servant made his name, and the 1975 adaptation turned him into a legend. Designer, writer, actor, raconteur, his many hats suited a man who refused to be one thing. What I admire most is the spine beneath the wit, the refusal to shrink to fit society's measure. His epigrams still land with a sting today. For Crisp, the life itself was the masterpiece.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Quentin Crisp
- Name (Japanese)
- クエンティン・クリスプ
- Reading
- くえんてぃん・くりすぷ
- Born
- December 25, 1908 – November 21, 1999
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Monkey
- Origin
- Sutton, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / graphic designer / autobiographer / writer / socialite
2. Background
- University
- King's College London
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Naked Civil Servant | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.crisperanto.org/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin%20Crisp
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q920513
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Quentin Crisp born?
Born December 25, 1908.
When did Quentin Crisp die?
Died November 21, 1999, aged 90.
Where was Quentin Crisp from?
Quentin Crisp was from Sutton, United Kingdom.
What did Quentin Crisp do?
Quentin Crisp worked as actor, graphic designer, autobiographer, writer, socialite.
What was Quentin Crisp known for?
Notable works include The Naked Civil Servant.
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