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Richard Burton CBE ( / ˈbɜːrtən /; born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr.; 10 November 1925 – 5 August 1984) was a Welsh actor. [ 1] Noted for his mellifluous baritone voice, [ 2][ 3] Burton established himself as a formidable Shakespearean actor in the 1950s and gave a memorable performance as Hamlet in 1964. [ 4]
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
Jan 7, 2022 · On August 5, 1984, Burton died of a cerebral hemorrhage in his adopted country of Switzerland, a sudden ailment caused indirectly by his years of abusive drinking. He was 58 years old. Richard Burton was widely regarded as an almost supernaturally gifted actor on both stage and screen.
- Carlo Massimo
Apr 2, 2014 · Richard Burton was a highly regarded Welsh actor of stage and screen. He earned seven Oscar nominations and was married twice to actress Elizabeth Taylor.
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
Aug 1, 2024 · 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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Jul 30, 2019 · You might know Richard Burton's daughter from Grey's Anatomy and Scandal—but her theater roots run deep.
