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Richard Burton

Bio: Richard Burton CBE (born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr. ; 10 November 1925 – 5 August 1984) was a Welsh actor
Born: Tue, Nov 10 1925
Birthplace: Pontrhydyfen, Wales, UK

Death: Sun, Aug 05 1984
Richard Burton is 58 years old
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Poster of Julie Andrews Forever
Julie Andrews Forever
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in Julie Andrews Forever
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Wed, Dec 25 2019
Poster of Paris Hilton Inc.: The Selling of Celebrity
Paris Hilton Inc.: The Selling of Celebrity
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in Paris Hilton Inc.: The Selling of Celebrity
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 29 2009
Poster of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds: Live on Stage!
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds: Live on Stage!
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds: Live on Stage!
as 'George Herbert, The Journalist (archive sound)'.
Mon, Nov 06 2006
Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
as 'Self (archive material)'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 03 2001
Poster of Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Under Milk Wood
Under Milk Wood
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in Under Milk Wood
as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
Sun, Apr 19 1992
Poster of John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick
John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Tue, Sep 20 1988
Poster of Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, May 16 1988
Poster of To Be Hamlet
To Be Hamlet
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in To Be Hamlet
as 'Richard Burton'.
Sat, Jan 19 1985
Poster of Nineteen Eighty-Four
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in Nineteen Eighty-Four
as 'O'Brien'.
Fri, Nov 09 1984
Poster of All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
Richard Burton was
58 in All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 11 1983
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Richard Burton was
57 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'White Knight'.
Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of I, Leonardo: A Journey of the Mind
I, Leonardo: A Journey of the Mind
Richard Burton was
57 in I, Leonardo: A Journey of the Mind
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Apr 26 1983
Poster of To the Ends of the Earth
To the Ends of the Earth
Richard Burton was
57 in To the Ends of the Earth
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Lovespell
Lovespell
Richard Burton was
56 in Lovespell
as 'King Mark of Cornwall'.
Thu, Dec 31 1981
Poster of Circle of Two
Circle of Two
Richard Burton was
55 in Circle of Two
as 'Ashley St. Clair'.
Thu, May 07 1981
Poster of Breakthrough
Breakthrough
Richard Burton was
53 in Breakthrough
as 'Sergeant Steiner'.
Thu, Mar 01 1979
Poster of The Wild Geese
The Wild Geese
Richard Burton was
52 in The Wild Geese
as 'Col. Allen Faulkner'.
Wed, Jun 28 1978
Poster of Absolution
Absolution
Richard Burton was
52 in Absolution
as 'Father Goddard'.
Mon, Jun 05 1978
Poster of The Medusa Touch
The Medusa Touch
Richard Burton was
52 in The Medusa Touch
as 'John Morlar'.
Thu, Apr 13 1978
Poster of Stars' War - The Flight of the Wild Geese
Stars' War - The Flight of the Wild Geese
Richard Burton was
52 in Stars' War - The Flight of the Wild Geese
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Equus
Equus
Richard Burton was
51 in Equus
as 'Martin Dysart'.
Sun, Oct 16 1977
Poster of Exorcist II: The Heretic
Exorcist II: The Heretic
Richard Burton was
51 in Exorcist II: The Heretic
as 'Father Philip Lamont'.
Fri, Jun 17 1977
Poster of CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
Richard Burton was
51 in CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 28 1976
Poster of Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Richard Burton was
50 in Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
as 'Malcolm Lowry (voice)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Gathering Storm
The Gathering Storm
Richard Burton was
49 in The Gathering Storm
as 'Winston Churchill'.
Fri, Nov 29 1974
Poster of Brief Encounter
Brief Encounter
Richard Burton was
49 in Brief Encounter
as 'Alec Harvey'.
Tue, Nov 12 1974
Poster of The Klansman
The Klansman
Richard Burton was
48 in The Klansman
as 'Breck Stancill'.
Fri, Oct 25 1974
Poster of The Voyage
The Voyage
Richard Burton was
48 in The Voyage
as 'Cesare Braggi'.
Mon, Mar 11 1974
Poster of Massacre in Rome
Massacre in Rome
Richard Burton was
47 in Massacre in Rome
as 'SS-Obersturmbannführer Herbert Kappler'.
Thu, Oct 04 1973
Poster of The Battle of Sutjeska
The Battle of Sutjeska
Richard Burton was
47 in The Battle of Sutjeska
as 'Josip Broz Tito'.
Tue, Jul 03 1973
Poster of Bluebeard
Bluebeard
Richard Burton was
46 in Bluebeard
as 'Baron von Sepper'.
Fri, Sep 01 1972
Poster of Hammersmith Is Out
Hammersmith Is Out
Richard Burton was
46 in Hammersmith Is Out
as 'Hammersmith'.
Fri, May 12 1972
Poster of The Assassination of Trotsky
The Assassination of Trotsky
Richard Burton was
46 in The Assassination of Trotsky
as 'Leon Trotsky'.
Thu, Apr 20 1972
Poster of Under Milk Wood
Under Milk Wood
Richard Burton was
46 in Under Milk Wood
as 'First Man'.
Thu, Jan 27 1972
Poster of Mooch Goes to Hollywood
Mooch Goes to Hollywood
Richard Burton was
46 in Mooch Goes to Hollywood
as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1971
Poster of Villain
Villain
Richard Burton was
45 in Villain
as 'Vic Dakin'.
Wed, May 26 1971
Poster of Raid on Rommel
Raid on Rommel
Richard Burton was
45 in Raid on Rommel
as 'Capt. Alex Foster'.
Fri, Feb 12 1971
Poster of Anne of the Thousand Days
Anne of the Thousand Days
Richard Burton was
44 in Anne of the Thousand Days
as 'King Henry VIII'.
Thu, Dec 18 1969
Poster of Staircase
Staircase
Richard Burton was
43 in Staircase
as 'Harry Leeds'.
Wed, Aug 20 1969
Poster of The Violent Universe
The Violent Universe
Richard Burton was
43 in The Violent Universe
as 'Narrator - Verse Spoken'.
Fri, Apr 11 1969
Poster of Candy
Candy
Richard Burton was
43 in Candy
as 'MacPhisto'.
Tue, Dec 17 1968
Poster of Where Eagles Dare
Where Eagles Dare
Richard Burton was
43 in Where Eagles Dare
as 'Maj. Smith'.
Wed, Dec 04 1968
Poster of A Wall in Jerusalem
A Wall in Jerusalem
Richard Burton was
43 in A Wall in Jerusalem
as ''.
Wed, Nov 20 1968
Poster of On Location: Where Eagles Dare
On Location: Where Eagles Dare
Richard Burton was
42 in On Location: Where Eagles Dare
as ''.
Fri, Nov 01 1968
Poster of Boom!
Boom!
Richard Burton was
42 in Boom!
as 'Chris Flanders'.
Sun, May 26 1968
Poster of The Comedians
The Comedians
Richard Burton was
41 in The Comedians
as 'Brown'.
Tue, Oct 31 1967
Poster of Doctor Faustus
Doctor Faustus
Richard Burton was
41 in Doctor Faustus
as 'Doctor Faustus'.
Tue, Oct 10 1967
Poster of The Comedians in Africa
The Comedians in Africa
Richard Burton was
41 in The Comedians in Africa
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 31 1967
Poster of Acting in the 60's: Richard Burton
Acting in the 60's: Richard Burton
Richard Burton was
41 in Acting in the 60's: Richard Burton
as 'Interviewee'.
Sat, Apr 01 1967
Poster of The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
Richard Burton was
41 in The Taming of the Shrew
as 'Petruchio'.
Wed, Mar 08 1967
Poster of For Florence
For Florence
Richard Burton was
41 in For Florence
as 'Himself - Narrator'.
Wed, Nov 23 1966
Poster of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Richard Burton was
40 in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
as 'George'.
Wed, Jun 22 1966
Poster of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Richard Burton was
40 in The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
as 'Alec Leamas'.
Thu, Dec 16 1965
Poster of The Sandpiper
The Sandpiper
Richard Burton was
39 in The Sandpiper
as 'Edward Hewitt'.
Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of What's New Pussycat?
What's New Pussycat?
Richard Burton was
39 in What's New Pussycat?
as 'Man In Strip Club'.
Tue, Jun 22 1965
Poster of The Big Sur
The Big Sur
Richard Burton was
39 in The Big Sur
as 'Self / Narrator'.
Sat, May 01 1965
Poster of A Statue for 'The Sandpiper'
A Statue for 'The Sandpiper'
Richard Burton was
39 in A Statue for 'The Sandpiper'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 30 1965
Poster of Hamlet from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Hamlet from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Richard Burton was
38 in Hamlet from the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
as 'Hamlet'.
Wed, Sep 23 1964
Poster of The Night of the Iguana
The Night of the Iguana
Richard Burton was
38 in The Night of the Iguana
as 'Rev. Dr. T. Lawrence Shannon'.
Thu, Aug 06 1964
Poster of On the Trail of the Iguana
On the Trail of the Iguana
Richard Burton was
38 in On the Trail of the Iguana
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 30 1964
Poster of Becket
Becket
Richard Burton was
38 in Becket
as 'Becket / Thomas Becket'.
Wed, Mar 11 1964
Poster of Zulu
Zulu
Richard Burton was
38 in Zulu
as 'Narration spoken'.
Wed, Jan 22 1964
Poster of The V.I.P.s
The V.I.P.s
Richard Burton was
37 in The V.I.P.s
as 'Paul Andros'.
Sun, Sep 01 1963
Poster of Cleopatra
Cleopatra
Richard Burton was
37 in Cleopatra
as 'Marcus Antonius'.
Wed, Jun 12 1963
Poster of The Longest Day
The Longest Day
Richard Burton was
36 in The Longest Day
as 'Flying Officer David Campbell'.
Tue, Sep 25 1962
Poster of The Broadway of Lerner and Loewe
The Broadway of Lerner and Loewe
Richard Burton was
36 in The Broadway of Lerner and Loewe
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Feb 11 1962
Poster of A Tribute to Dylan Thomas
A Tribute to Dylan Thomas
Richard Burton was
35 in A Tribute to Dylan Thomas
as ''.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of A Subject of Scandal and Concern
A Subject of Scandal and Concern
Richard Burton was
34 in A Subject of Scandal and Concern
as ''.
Sun, Nov 06 1960
Poster of The Bramble Bush
The Bramble Bush
Richard Burton was
34 in The Bramble Bush
as 'Dr. Guy Montford'.
Wed, Feb 24 1960
Poster of The Tempest
The Tempest
Richard Burton was
34 in The Tempest
as 'Caliban'.
Sat, Feb 13 1960
Poster of The Fifth Column
The Fifth Column
Richard Burton was
34 in The Fifth Column
as ''.
Fri, Jan 29 1960
Poster of Ice Palace
Ice Palace
Richard Burton was
34 in Ice Palace
as 'Zeb Kennedy'.
Sat, Jan 02 1960
Poster of Borrowed Pasture
Borrowed Pasture
Richard Burton was
34 in Borrowed Pasture
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Look Back in Anger
Look Back in Anger
Richard Burton was
33 in Look Back in Anger
as 'Jimmy Porter'.
Tue, Sep 15 1959
Poster of March to Aldermaston
March to Aldermaston
Richard Burton was
33 in March to Aldermaston
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Feb 01 1959
Poster of Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights
Richard Burton was
32 in Wuthering Heights
as 'Heathcliff'.
Fri, May 09 1958
Poster of Bitter Victory
Bitter Victory
Richard Burton was
31 in Bitter Victory
as 'Capt. Leith'.
Wed, Aug 28 1957
Poster of Sea Wife
Sea Wife
Richard Burton was
31 in Sea Wife
as 'Biscuit'.
Tue, Aug 20 1957
Poster of Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great
Richard Burton was
30 in Alexander the Great
as 'Alexander'.
Wed, Mar 28 1956
Poster of The Rains of Ranchipur
The Rains of Ranchipur
Richard Burton was
30 in The Rains of Ranchipur
as 'Dr. Major Rama Safti'.
Wed, Dec 14 1955
Poster of Prince of Players
Prince of Players
Richard Burton was
29 in Prince of Players
as 'Edwin Booth'.
Tue, Jan 11 1955
Poster of Thursday's Children
Thursday's Children
Richard Burton was
28 in Thursday's Children
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, May 01 1954
Poster of The Robe
The Robe
Richard Burton was
27 in The Robe
as 'Marcellus Gallio'.
Wed, Sep 16 1953
Poster of The Desert Rats
The Desert Rats
Richard Burton was
27 in The Desert Rats
as 'Captain "Tammy" MacRoberts'.
Wed, May 20 1953
Poster of My Cousin Rachel
My Cousin Rachel
Richard Burton was
27 in My Cousin Rachel
as 'Philip Ashley'.
Thu, Dec 25 1952
Poster of Green Grow the Rushes
Green Grow the Rushes
Richard Burton was
25 in Green Grow the Rushes
as 'Robert 'Bob' Hammond'.
Tue, Nov 06 1951
Poster of The Woman with No Name
The Woman with No Name
Richard Burton was
24 in The Woman with No Name
as 'Nick Chamerd'.
Tue, Oct 31 1950
Poster of Waterfront
Waterfront
Richard Burton was
24 in Waterfront
as 'Ben Satterthwaite'.
Wed, Jul 26 1950
Poster of Now Barabbas
Now Barabbas
Richard Burton was
23 in Now Barabbas
as 'Paddy'.
Tue, May 24 1949
Poster of The Last Days of Dolwyn
The Last Days of Dolwyn
Richard Burton was
23 in The Last Days of Dolwyn
as 'Gareth'.
Wed, Apr 13 1949

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Talking Pictures
Talking Pictures
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in Talking Pictures
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 05 2013
Poster of Sphinx – Secrets of the History
Sphinx – Secrets of the History
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in Sphinx – Secrets of the History
as 'Marc Antony (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 04 1994
Poster of Ellis Island
Ellis Island
Richard Burton would have been no older than
58 in Ellis Island
as 'Sen. Phipps Ogden'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 11 1984
Poster of Wagner
Wagner
Richard Burton was
57+ in Wagner
as 'Richard Wagner'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Richard Burton was
55+ in Entertainment Tonight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981
Poster of Spécial cinéma
Spécial cinéma
Richard Burton was
48+ in Spécial cinéma
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1974
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Richard Burton was
47+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of Divorce His, Divorce Hers
Divorce His, Divorce Hers
Richard Burton was
47+ in Divorce His, Divorce Hers
as 'Martin Reynolds'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 06 1973
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Richard Burton was
45+ in Great Performances
as 'White Knight'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Richard Burton was
42+ in Here's Lucy
as 'Richard Burton'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Richard Burton was
30+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Host, Self - Nominee / Award Accepter, Self - Nominee/Presenter, Arthur (archive footage), Self - Co-Host/Special Award Recipient/Presenter, Self - Co-Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Richard Burton was
26+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Caliban, Alec Harvey, Winston Churchill'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Richard Burton was
22+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of Bambi Awards
Bambi Awards
Richard Burton was
22+ in Bambi Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1948