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Quentin Crisp (born Denis Charles Pratt; 25 December 1908 – 21 November 1999) was an English raconteur, whose work in the public eye included a memoir of his life and various media appearances. Before becoming well known, he was an artist's model, hence the title of his most famous work, The Naked Civil Servant.
- Writer, illustrator, actor, artist's model
- 21 November 1999 (aged 90), Manchester, England
- Denis Charles Pratt, 25 December 1908, Sutton, Surrey, England
- The Naked Civil Servant
Quentin Crisp was a British-born performer who moved to New York and became a symbol of queer identity and resistance. He wrote his autobiography "The Naked Civil Servant" and appeared in films such as Orlando, To Wong Foo, and The Bride.
- January 1, 1
- Carshalton, Surrey, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Quentin Crisp was a British-born American writer and performer who became a gay icon and role model. He wrote "The Naked Civil Servant", a memoir of his life as a cross-dresser and nude model, and inspired Sting's song "Englishman in New York".
- December 25, 1908
- November 21, 1999
Feb 1, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Quentin Crisp, a witty and flamboyant gay icon who defied social norms in England and New York. Read his autobiography, watch his films, and listen to his interviews to discover his unique perspective on happiness and identity.
Dec 9, 2009 · In the footsteps of Quentin Crisp in New York. As John Hurt reprises his role as the flamboyant raconteur and gay icon, Quentin Crisp, in An Englishman in New York, Ben Walters traces the...
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Nov 22, 1999 · Quentin Crisp, the British-born writer, raconteur and actor who found fame at 59 when he published ''The Naked Civil Servant,'' an account of his openly homosexual life in London, and who found...
