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Friedrich Robert Donat (/ ˈ d oʊ n æ t / DOH-nat; March 18, 1905 – June 9, 1958) was an English actor. [1] He is best remembered for his roles in Alfred Hitchcock 's The 39 Steps (1935) and Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939), winning for the latter the Academy Award for Best Actor .
Mar 28, 2017 · In fact, Donat was now gravely ill, having just been diagnosed with a brain tumor. He died shortly after production wrapped at the age of 53. His last on-screen lines — “We shall not meet again, I think” — carry a special poignancy. Because Robert Donat was just the kind of man you’d have wanted to meet — on-screen, or off.
Cause of Death: Brain Tumor. : Cerebral Thrombosis. City: Manchester, England. You wanted to know. 1. What is Robert Donat best known for? Robert Donat is best known for his role as Richard Hannay in Alfred Hitchcock's film "The 39 Steps." 2. Which famous film did Robert Donat star in alongside Marlene Dietrich?
Robert Donat (1905-1958) In the 1930’s and 40’s, Robert Donat was a household name, Britain’s answer to the big Hollywood stars (his beautiful voice, versatility, charisma, and mastery of stage and screen acting making him a better actor than many of them).
Mar 24, 2023 · When speaking of great stars from the golden age of Hollywood, one name is often conspicuous by its absence: Robert Donat. Yes, he was British, but he also worked in Hollywood and the year that Gone With The Wind swept the Academy Awards he walked off with the Oscar for his performance in Goodbye, Mr.….
His fragility was poignantly obvious on screen, and he died shortly after the film was finished. He received a posthumous Special Citation from the USA National Board of Review and was nominated for a Best Actor Golden Globe. It was a career for Robert Donat that should have gone on, yet it was filled with many notable screen memories just the ...
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Facts. Also Known As. Friederich Robert Donat. Born. March 18, 1905 • England. Died. June 9, 1958 (aged 53) • London • England. Awards And Honors. Academy Award (1940) • Academy Award (1940): Actor.
