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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 photos, videos, credits, trivia, awards and more.
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- Pontrhydyfen, Wales, UK
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- Céligny, Geneva, Switzerland
Jan 7, 2022 · Richard Burton was a legendary actor who starred in films like "Cleopatra" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" He died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1984, after years of heavy drinking and smoking. Learn more about his life, career, and struggles.
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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...
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.
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.
Jun 17, 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.
