Richard Burton (I) (1925–1984) |
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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. Burton was born Richard Walter Jenkins in 1925 into a Welsh (Cymraeg)-speaking family in Pontrhydyfen to Edith Maude (Thomas) and Richard ...
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Born:in Pontrhydyfen, Wales, UKDied:(age 58) in Céligny, Geneva, Switzerland |
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Actor (79 credits)
Actor (79 credits)
1984
Ellis Island
(TV Mini-Series)
Sen. Phipps Ogden
Sen. Phipps Ogden
- Episode #1.3
(1984)
... Sen. Phipps Ogden
- Episode #1.2
(1984)
... Sen. Phipps Ogden
- Episode #1.1
(1984)
... Sen. Phipps Ogden
1981-1984
Wagner
(TV Mini-Series)
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.9
(1984)
... Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.8
(1984)
... Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.7
(1984)
... Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.6
(1984)
... Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.10
(1983)
... Richard Wagner
1982
The Fall Guy
(TV Series)
Richard Burton
Richard Burton
- Reluctant Traveling Companion
(1982)
... Richard Burton
1960
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
George Holyoake
George Holyoake
- A Subject of Scandal and Concern
(1960)
... George Holyoake
1960
Buick-Electra Playhouse
(TV Series)
Philip Rawlings
Philip Rawlings
- The Fifth Column
(1960)
... Philip Rawlings
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
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Writer (1 credit)
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Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (89 credits)
Self (89 credits)
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Archive footage (71 credits)
Archive footage (71 credits)
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Stage: Appeared in the revival of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's "Camelot," which opened at the New York State Theatre on July 8, 1980 and closed on August 23, 1980 after 56 total performances. The production then went on the road, where Burton was replaced by Richard Harris, who played King Arthur in the movie version (Camelot... See more »Publicity Listings:
5 Biographical Movies | 16 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 6 Interviews | 47 Articles | 18 Pictorials | 53 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Richard Burton is now my epitaph, my cross, my title, my image. I have achieved a kind of diabolical fame. It has nothing to do with my talents as an actor. That counts for little now. I am the diabolically famous Richard Burton. See more »Trivia:
Guy Masterson was his great nephew. See more »Trademark:
Frequently played historic or real-life figures. See more »Nickname:
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