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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. 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 .
Robert Donat was a British actor who overcame a stammer and asthma to become a star of stage and screen. He won an Oscar for Goodbye, Mr. Chips and worked with Hitchcock, Korda and Reed, but declined many Hollywood offers.
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Robert Donat was a British actor who overcame a stammer and asthma to become a stage and film star. He won an Oscar for Goodbye, Mr. Chips and worked with Hitchcock in The 39 Steps, but declined many Hollywood offers and died young.
- March 18, 1905
- June 9, 1958
Mar 28, 2017 · Robert Donat was a British actor who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1939 for his role in "Goodbye, Mr. Chips". He also starred in Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" and other classics, but retired from films due to his asthma and brain tumor.
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).
Jun 11, 2024 · In 1958, British actor Robert Donat took his final role as the Chinese Mandarin in 'The Inn of the Sixth Happiness'. He was seriously ill and very frail, but with incredible...
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Robert Donat stars as a long-serving teacher and headmaster who recalls his life and love in this classic drama. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this film.
