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Sir Donald Wolfit, CBE (born Donald Woolfitt; 20 April 1902 – 17 February 1968) was an English actor-manager, known for his touring productions of Shakespeare. He was especially renowned for his portrayal of King Lear.
Donald Wolfit was a British actor, writer and director, known for his stage roles as King Lear and Tamburlaine. He also appeared in films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Becket and Svengali, and was the inspiration for The Dresser.
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- New Balderton, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
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- Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Learn about the life and career of Donald Wolfit, one of the great British stage actors of his era, known for his roles as King Lear and Tamburlaine. Find out his film credits, awards, trivia, family and controversies.
- April 20, 1902
- February 17, 1968
Nov 11, 2013 · Learn about Donald Wolfit, a remarkable actor who performed Shakespeare in various countries and regions, despite the challenges of war and cultural differences. Discover his legacy, his style, and his impact on a young fan in Kenya.
A brief biography of the British actor-manager who founded his own company and performed mainly Shakespeare's plays. Learn about his roles, recitals, films, and awards.
As Shylock, Donald Wolfit was about to do the famous scene invented by Henry Irving of being observed returning to his devastated house. There is no official record of her performance as she was a stand-in, but everyone who saw it knew that they had seen an inspired picture of Jessica’s life, perhaps one of the most striking.
Feb 15, 2018 · Renowned actor-manager Sir Donald Wolfit was nominated for Great Lives by the equally renowned Ned Sherrin. Ned, who died of throat cancer in 2007, was a huge fan and believed that Wolfit had...
