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Richard Burton CBE (/ ˈ b ɜːr t ən /; born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr.; 10 November 1925 – 5 August 1984) was a Welsh actor. Noted for his mellifluous baritone voice, Burton established himself as a formidable Shakespearean actor in the 1950s and gave a memorable performance as Hamlet in 1964.
IMDb profile of Richard Burton, a Welsh actor who starred in many classic films and had a turbulent relationship with Elizabeth Taylor. See his birth and death dates, photos, videos, credits, trivia and more.
- January 1, 1
- Pontrhydyfen, Wales, UK
- January 1, 1
- Céligny, Geneva, Switzerland
6 days ago · Richard Burton (born November 10, 1925, Pontrhydyfen, Wales—died August 5, 1984, Geneva, Switzerland) was a Welsh stage and motion-picture actor noted for his portrayals of highly intelligent and articulate men who were world-weary, cynical, or self-destructive.
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- Richard Burton was a Welsh stage and motion-picture actor noted for his portrayals of highly intelligent and articulate men who were world-weary, c...
- Richard Burton made his film debut with The Last Days of Dolwyn in 1949.
- Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor were married twice (1964–74, 1975–76), both unions ending in divorce.
- Richard Burton made 11 films with Elizabeth Taylor, notably Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) and The Taming of the Shrew (1967).
- Richard Burton died suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage on August 5, 1984, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Learn about the life and career of Richard Burton, a Welsh actor who starred in many films and stage productions, and had a turbulent relationship with Elizabeth Taylor. Find out his birth name, height, awards, family, trademarks and trivia.
- November 10, 1925
- August 5, 1984
Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was Richard Burton? Richard Burton was an acclaimed actor of stage and screen. He earned seven Oscar nominations for work like The Robe, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Becket and Equus....
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Richard Walter Burton CBE (10 November 1925 – 5 August 1984) was a Welsh stage and cinema actor. He appeared in more than 40 movies and received 7 Academy Award nominations. He was a recipient of BAFTA, Golden Globe and Tony Awards for Best Actor.
A user-created list of 29 movies starring the late Welsh actor Richard Burton, who was known for his classic, intense and consummate performances. The list includes titles, ratings, genres, directors and co-stars of his films.
