Edward Said
Born November 1, 1935 in Jerusalem, Palestine [now Israel]
Died September 24, 2003 in New York City, New York, USA (leukemia)
Birth Name Edward William Said
Nicknames Ed, Wadie
Mini Bio (1) Edward Said was born on November 1, 1935 in Jerusalem, Palestine as Edward William Said. He is known for his work on The Other (1999), Edward Said: The Last Interview (2004) and Great Performances (1971). He was married to Mariam Said and Maire Jaanus. He died on September 24, 2003 in New York City, New York, USA.
Mariam Said (15 December 1970 - 24 September 2003) his death 2 children
Maire Jaanus (1962 - 1967) divorced
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Full name at birth | Edward Wadie Said
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Date of birth | 1 November 1935
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Place of birth | East Jerusalem, British Mandate of Palestine
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Date of death | 24 September 2003
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Age | 67 (age at death)
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Place of death | New York City, New York, USA
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Occupation | Professor Of Literature And A Public Intellectual
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Edward Said is known for his role in the TV mini series Des mots de minuit (1999) as Self.
He is also known for his role in the TV series Great Performances (1971) as Self.
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