Richard Burton British Actor (1925–1984)
Richard Burton · film actor and diarist · British
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Biography
Born on 10 November 1925 in Pontrhydyfen, Richard Burton was a British actor. Richard Burton died on 5 August 1984 at the age of 58. He was recognised for appearances in The Longest Day (1962) and The Comedians (1967).
His first listed screen credit dates to 1949, with The Last Days of Dolwyn. The list below counts 62 films and one TV series from 1949 to 1984. He is credited as Mark Antony in Cleopatra (1963), O'Brien in Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) and Mark of Cornwall in Lovespell (1981). Richard Burton also worked as director on Doctor Faustus.
Richard Burton won 7 awards and received 9 nominations on record. His first award on record is Theatre World Award in 1951. Special Tony Award in 1976 is the latest win listed.
Filmography
63 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Nineteen Eighty-Four | O'Brien | Film |
| 1983 | Alice in Wonderland | Film | |
| 1983 | To the Ends of the Earth | Film | |
| 1983– | Wagner | TV series | |
| 1981 | Lovespell | Mark of Cornwall | Film |
| 1980 | Circle of Two | Film | |
| 1979 | Breakthrough | Film | |
| 1978 | Absolution | Film | |
| 1978 | The Medusa Touch | Film | |
| 1978 | The Wild Geese | Film | |
| 1977 | Equus | Film | |
| 1977 | Exorcist II: The Heretic | Film | |
| 1974 | Brief Encounter | Film | |
| 1974 | The Gathering Storm | Film | |
| 1974 | The Klansman | Film |
Show all 63 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Voyage | Film | |
| 1973 | Divorce His, Divorce Hers | Film | |
| 1973 | Massacre in Rome | Herbert Kappler | Film |
| 1973 | The Battle of Sutjeska | Josip Broz Tito | Film |
| 1972 | Bluebeard | Bluebeard | Film |
| 1972 | Hammersmith Is Out | Film | |
| 1972 | The Assassination of Trotsky | Leon Trotsky | Film |
| 1971 | Raid on Rommel | Film | |
| 1971 | Under Milk Wood | Film | |
| 1971 | Villain | Film | |
| 1969 | Anne of the Thousand Days | Henry VIII of England | Film |
| 1969 | Staircase | Film | |
| 1968 | Boom! | Film | |
| 1968 | Candy | Film | |
| 1968 | Where Eagles Dare | Film | |
| 1967 | Doctor Faustus | Director | Film |
| 1967 | The Comedians | Film | |
| 1967 | The Taming of the Shrew | Petruchio | Film |
| 1966 | Florence: Days of Destruction | Film | |
| 1966 | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | George | Film |
| 1965 | The Sandpiper | Film | |
| 1965 | The Spy Who Came in from the Cold | Film | |
| 1965 | What's New Pussycat? | Film | |
| 1964 | Becket | Thomas Becket | Film |
| 1964 | Richard Burton's Hamlet | Prince Hamlet | Film |
| 1964 | The Night of the Iguana | Film | |
| 1964 | Zulu | Film | |
| 1963 | Cleopatra | Mark Antony | Film |
| 1963 | The V.I.P.s | Film | |
| 1962 | Dylan Thomas | Film | |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Flying Officer David Campbell | Film |
| 1960 | Ice Palace | Film | |
| 1960 | The Bramble Bush | Film | |
| 1959 | Look Back in Anger | Film | |
| 1957 | Bitter Victory | Film | |
| 1957 | Sea Wife | Film | |
| 1956 | Alexander the Great | Alexander the Great | Film |
| 1955 | Prince of Players | Film | |
| 1955 | The Rains of Ranchipur | Film | |
| 1954 | Demetrius and the Gladiators | Film | |
| 1954 | Thursday's Children | Film | |
| 1953 | The Desert Rats | Film | |
| 1953 | The Robe | Marcellus Gallio | Film |
| 1952 | My Cousin Rachel | Film | |
| 1951 | Green Grow the Rushes | Film | |
| 1950 | The Woman with No Name | Film | |
| 1950 | Waterfront | Film | |
| 1949 | The Last Days of Dolwyn | Film |
Awards and nominations
7 won, 9 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Special Tony Award | Won | |
| 1961 | Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical | Camelot | Won |
| 1951 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
| Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
| Golden Globes | Won | ||
| Grammy Awards | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1978 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Equus | Nominated |
| 1970 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Anne of the Thousand Days | Nominated |
| 1967 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | Nominated |
| 1966 | Academy Award for Best Actor | The Spy Who Came in from the Cold | Nominated |
| 1965 | Academy Award for Best Actor | Becket | Nominated |
| 1964 | Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play | Nominated | |
| 1958 | Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play | Nominated | |
| 1954 | Academy Award for Best Actor | The Robe | Nominated |
Show all 16 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | My Cousin Rachel | Nominated |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Sybil Christopher (1949 to 1963), Elizabeth Taylor (1964 to 1974), Elizabeth Taylor (1975 to 1976), Suzy Miller (1976 to 1982) and Sally Burton (1983 to 1984). He was the father of Kate Burton, and has 4 children in total. Education on record includes Exeter College.
Richard Burton Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Richard Burton at the time of death?
Richard Burton died on 5 August 1984 at the age of 58. He was born on 10 November 1925.
What is Richard Burton known for?
Richard Burton was known for playing Flying Officer David Campbell in The Longest Day (1962).
What is Richard Burton’s nationality?
Richard Burton was British, born in Pontrhydyfen.
How tall was Richard Burton?
Richard Burton was 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
Who was Richard Burton married to?
Richard Burton’s marriages on record are to Sally Burton (1983 to 1984), Suzy Miller (1976 to 1982), Elizabeth Taylor (1975 to 1976), Elizabeth Taylor (1964 to 1974) and Sybil Christopher (1949 to 1963).
Has Richard Burton won any awards?
Yes. 7 awards are on record, including Special Tony Award (1976).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q151973), accessed October 2026
- Photo: 20th Century Fox · Public domain
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