James Herriot
- January 10, 2024
- Veterinarian
Quick Facts
| Full Name | James Herriot |
| Occupation | Veterinarian |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 3, 1916(1916-10-03) |
| Age | 108 |
| Date Of Death | February 23, 1995, Thirlby, United Kingdom |
| Birthplace | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Libra |
James Herriot Biography
| Name | James Herriot |
| Birthday | Oct 3 |
| Birth Year | 1916 |
| Place Of Birth | England |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Joan Catherine Anderson Danbury |
| Children(s) | Rosemary Page, Jim Wight |
James Herriot is one of the most popular and richest Veterinarian who was born on October 3, 1916 in England, England, United Kingdom. English veterinarian and author whose popular works All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, and All Things Wise and Wonderful inspired the popular television series All Creatures Great and Small.
He and astronaut Richard Linnehan both had high-profile careers in veterinary medicine.
His real name was James Alfred Wight; he adopted James Herriot as his pen name. Wight (or Herriot) married Joan Catherine Anderson Danbury in 1941. The couple became parents to a son named James and a daughter named Rosemary.
James Herriot Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Veterinarian |
| House | Living in own house. |
James Herriot is one of the richest Veterinarian from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Herriot 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He graduated from Glasgow Veterinary College in 1939. Soon thereafter, he set up a veterinary surgery practice in the countryside of Yorkshire, England.
He served in the Royal Air Force during World War II.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is James Herriot Dating?
According to our records, James Herriot married to Joan Catherine Anderson Danbury. As of December 1, 2023, James Herriot’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular Veterinarian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. James Herriot celebrates birthday on October 3 of every year.
How much of all creatures great and small is true?
Jim Wight — a veterinarian like his father — writes that 90 percent of the stories are based on real cases, even if sometimes they are borrowed from other animal doctors (including Jim).
What happened James Herriot?
Hired James Herriot in 1940 while he was in the Royal Air Force (RAF). He was only enlisted for a few months before he was sent home to continue being a veterinarian. He took his own life by an overdose of barbiturates two weeks after the death of his wife of fifty-three years, Audrey.
Is James Herriot's son a vet?
Jim Wight
What happened to James Herriot's wife?
His wife’s health declined after his death, and she died on 14 July 1999.
Why was Helen replaced in All Creatures Great and Small?
Although the relationship ended amicably, Drinkwater decided not to return to the show when it was revived for Seasons 4-7. Her part was re-cast, with Lynda Bellingham as Helen. Christopher Timothy has said that he suffered badly from typecasting in television after starring in the enormously popular series.