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Sir Donald Wolfit, CBE (born Donald Woolfitt; 20 April 1902 – 17 February 1968) was an English actor-manager, known for his touring productions of Shakespeare. He was especially renowned for his portrayal of King Lear.
Donald Wolfit (20 de abril de 1902 – 17 de febrero de 1968) fue un actor y director teatral de nacionalidad británica. Biografía. Su verdadero nombre era Donald Woolfitt, 1 y nació en New Balderton, cerca de Newark-on-Trent, en Nottinghamshire ( Inglaterra ).
Donald Wolfit was a British stage actor known for his roles as King Lear and Tamburlaine. He also appeared in films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Becket, and Svengali, and was the inspiration for The Dresser.
Learn about the life and career of Donald Wolfit, one of the great British stage actors of his era, known for his roles as King Lear and Tamburlaine. Find out his family, filmography, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
Donald Wolfit (1902 - 1968) fue un actor de Reino Unido conocido por Lawrence de Arabia, Ghost Squad (Serie de TV), La sangre del vampiro, The Traitor, A Man on the Beach, The Ringer, Svengali, Satellite in the Sky, Un hombre en la carretera y Crimen pasional.
Who is Donald Wolfit? A Biographical Sketch of Donald Wolfit. Family History and Early Life. Donald Woolfitt was born in New Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, on April 20th 1902. He changed his name to the shorter, sharper "Wolfit" after he began his stage career.
Sir Donald Wolfit. (1902—1968) actor and theatre manager. Quick Reference. (1902–1968) British actor-manager. He was knighted in 1957. Born in Newark-on-Trent, Wolfit made his stage debut in 1920 and first appeared in London as Phirous in The Wandering Jew (1924).
