Richard Burton
Biography
Richard Burton CBE (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 he gave a memorable performance of Hamlet in 1964. He was called "the natural successor to Olivier" by critic Kenneth Tynan. A heavy drinker, Burton's perceived failure to... show more
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Acting
Popularity
1.8
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Pontrhydyfen, Wales, UK
Birthday
November 10, 1925
Deathday
August 05, 1984
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