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Richard Burton (I) (1925–1984)
Probably more frequently remembered for his turbulent personal life and multiple marriages, Richard Burton was nonetheless regarded as one of the great British actors of the post-WWII period. Burton was born Richard Walter Jenkins in Pontrhydyfen, Wales, to Edith Maude (Thomas) and Richard Walter Jenkins, a coal miner. His mother died while he was ...
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Died:(age 58) in Céligny, Geneva, Switzerland |
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Actor (77 credits)
1981-1983
Wagner
(TV Series)
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.10
(1983)
... Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.3
(1983)
... Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.2
(1983)
... Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.1
(1983)
... Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.5
(1981)
... Richard Wagner
1960
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
George Holyoake
George Holyoake
- A Subject of Scandal and Concern
(1960)
... George Holyoake
1960
Buick-Electra Playhouse
(TV Series)
Philip Rawlings
Philip Rawlings
- The Fifth Column
(1960)
... Philip Rawlings
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Director (1 credit)
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Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (65 credits)
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Archive footage (56 credits)
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Stage: Starred in John Gielgud's production of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" on Broadway, which opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 9, 1964 and closed on August 8, 1964, for a record-breaking total of 137 performances. This production was the longest-running "Hamlet" ever to play on Broadway, besting Maurice Evans' 1945 production, ... See more »Publicity Listings:
4 Biographical Movies | 15 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 6 Interviews | 44 Articles | 18 Pictorials | 53 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
5' 9½" (1.77 m)
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