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In 1964, Burton portrayed Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred by Henry II of England, in the film adaptation of Jean Anouilh's historical play Becket.
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.
Richard Burton. Actor: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Probably best-remembered for his turbulent personal life with Elizabeth Taylor (whom he married twice), Richard Burton was nonetheless also regarded as an often brilliant British actor of the post-WWII period.
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.
Dec 6, 2022 · Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton met on the set of Cleopatra, and despite a rocky first interaction soon fell in love—and began a long and complicated relationship.
Richard Burton (10 November 1925 – 5 August 1984) was a Welsh actor who had an extensive career primarily on stage and in film. Known for his powerful presence and mellifluous baritone voice he starred in numerous notable films. He made his feature film debut in the British drama The Last Days of Dolwyn in 1949.
Richard Burton. Actor: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Probably best-remembered for his turbulent personal life with Elizabeth Taylor (whom he married twice), Richard Burton was nonetheless also regarded as an often brilliant British actor of the post-WWII period.
May 27, 2024 · In 1964, Burton did ‘Hamlet’ for the Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. It is the longest running theatre in the history of Broadway, with its 136 performances. He received a Tony Award for his impeccable version of Hamlet.
Sep 2, 2009 · Richard Burton was perhaps Wales' best-known actor in the 20th century. He was famously twice married to Elizabeth Taylor. He was born Richard Walter Jenkins in Pontrhydyfen on 10 November...
Richard Burton CBE (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 he gave a memorable performance of Hamlet in 1964.