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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 ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 7 Oscars. Another 14 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Nineteen Eighty-Four
(1984)
Als adelaars vielen ze aan
(1968)
Becket
Becket Becket / Thomas Becket
(1964)

Filmography

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 1984 Ellis Island (TV Mini-Series)
Sen. Phipps Ogden
- Episode #1.3 (1984) ... Sen. Phipps Ogden
- Episode #1.2 (1984) ... Sen. Phipps Ogden
- Episode #1.1 (1984) ... Sen. Phipps Ogden
 1981 Circle of Two
Ashley St. Clair
 1975 Jackpot
Reid Lawerence
 1974 Brief Encounter (TV Movie)
Alec Harvey
 1974 Klansman
Breck Stancill
 1974 Il viaggio
Cesare Braggi
 1973 Divorce His - Divorce Hers (TV Movie)
Martin Reynolds
 1972 Bluebeard
Kurt Von Sepper
 1972 Hammersmith breekt los
Hammersmith
 1972 Under Milk Wood
First Man
 1971 Mooch Goes to Hollywood (TV Movie)
Narrator (uncredited)
 1971 Villain
Vic Dakin
 1971 Raid on Rommel
Foster
 1970 Here's Lucy (TV Series)
Richard Burton
- Lucy Meets the Burtons (1970) ... Richard Burton
 1969 Staircase
Harry Leeds
 1969 Laughter in the Dark
Sir Edward More (scenes deleted)
 1968 Candy
MacPhisto
 1968 Boom
Chris Flanders
 1967 Wir sterben vor (Short)
Narrator
 1967 De komedianten
Brown
 1965 What's New Pussycat
Man in Strip Club (uncredited)
 1965 The Days of Wilfred Owen (Short)
Narrator
 1964/I Hamlet
Hamlet
 1964 Zulu
Narration spoken by (voice)
 1960 The Bramble Bush
Dr. Guy Montford
 1960 The Tempest (TV Movie)
Caliban
 1960 Buick-Electra Playhouse (TV Series)
Philip Rawlings
- The Fifth Column (1960) ... Philip Rawlings
 1960 The Fifth Column (TV Movie)
 1960 Ice Palace
Zeb Kennedy
 1959 Sen noci svatojánské
Narrator
 1957 Bitter Victory
Captain Leith
 1957 Sea Wife
Biscuit
 1956 The James Mason Show (TV Series)
Performer (1956)
 1955 The Rains of Ranchipur
Dr. Major Rama Safti
 1952 Celanese Theatre (TV Series)
Mat Burke
- Anna Christie (1952) ... Mat Burke
 1951 Green Grow the Rushes
Robert 'Bob' Hammond
 1951 Michèle and René (TV Series)
Prince Henry
- Up the River (1951) ... Prince Henry
 1950 The Woman with No Name
Nick Chamerd
 1950 Waterfront
Ben Satterthwaite
 1950 BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (TV Series)
Richard
- The Lady's Not for Burning (1950) ... Richard
 1949 Now Barabbas
Paddy
 1949 The Last Days of Dolwyn
Gareth
 1946 The Corn Is Green (TV Movie)
Morgan Evans
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Other Works:

Stage: Appeared (his Broadway debut) in John Gielgud's production of Christopher Fry's romantic comedy "The Lady's Not For Burning" (at the Royale Theatre on 11/8/50. The show closed on March 17, 1951 after 151 performances. See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Biographical Movies | 15 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 6 Interviews | 47 Articles | 18 Pictorials | 53 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »


Height:

5' 9½" (1.77 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on Staircase (1969)] I believe in this film absolutely. It is a kick against the system. See more »

Trivia:

Recorded his sessions for the Jeff Wayne's musical version of "The War of the Worlds" in two afternoon sessions in New York between film making. See more »

Trademark:

Frequently played self-loathing characters, particularly in his later career. See more »

Nickname:

Rich See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio

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