Donald Wolfit
Biography
Donald Wolfit was an English actor-manager who became known for touring productions of Shakespeare, especially for his King Lear. Born in Nottinghamshire, he was stage-struck from an early age and after a brief spell as a teacher joined the touring company of Charles Doran, making his debut in 1920. He later toured with Fred Terry and made his London debut in 1924. In 1929 he joined the Old Vic company for a season, and at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre festivals of 1936 and 1937 he won excellent reviews as Hamlet. He then formed his own touring company, taking Shakespeare around Britain and overseas, while also appearing in the West End and in films. He was appointed CBE in 1950 and knighted in 1957. Later roles included the title part in Ibsen's John Gabriel Borkman in 1963 and Mr Barrett in the musical Robert and Elizabeth in 1966 and 1967. He died in 1968.
65years old at death
- Born Newark-on-Trent
- Died London
- Star sign: TaurusFirst day of the sign, on the Aries cusp
- Also credited as Sir Donald Wolfit
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 13 years1952 to 1965
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- Paul Whitsun-JonesLife at the Top (1965) and Room at the Top (1958)
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Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
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