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Sir Cecil Beaton: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Sir Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton
Born January 14, 1904 • London • England
Died January 18, 1980 (aged 76) • England
Awards And Honors Academy Award (1965) • Academy Award (1959)

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