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 (80 credits)
Actor (80 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
1981-1983
Wagner
(TV Mini-Series)
Richard Wagner
Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.10
(1983)
... Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.3
(1983)
... Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.2
(1983)
... Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.6
(1983)
... Richard Wagner
- Episode #1.9
(1983)
... Richard Wagner
1982
The Fall Guy
(TV Series)
Richard Burton
Richard Burton
- Reluctant Traveling Companion
(1982)
... Richard Burton
1974
Aquarius
(TV Series documentary)
narrator (Augustus)
narrator (Augustus)
- Augustus John/Morecambe&Wise
(1974)
... narrator (Augustus)
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 (4 credits)
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Producer (2 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
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Thanks (4 credits)
Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (92 credits)
Self (92 credits)
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Archive footage (83 credits)
Archive footage (83 credits)
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He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "Henry V," at the Old Vic Theatre in London, England with John Neville and Zena Walker in the cast. Michael Benthall was director. 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' 10" (1.78 m)
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