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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. Actor: Lawrence of Arabia. One of the great British stage actors of his era Donald Wolfit was noted for his magnificent portrayals of King Lear and Tamburlaine. Yet no actor of his generation was surrounded by more controversy.
- January 1, 1
- New Balderton, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Hammersmith, London, England, UK
How much did she owe to her father, the celebrated actor-manager Sir Donald? He directed the play and acted Shylock. It was one of his better performances, though not to be compared with his King Lear.
Donald Wolfit. Actor: Lawrence of Arabia. One of the great British stage actors of his era Donald Wolfit was noted for his magnificent portrayals of King Lear and Tamburlaine.
- April 20, 1902
- February 17, 1968
6 gen 2022 · Sir Donald Wolfit, C.B.E. : his life and work in the unfashionable theatre by Harwood, Ronald, 1934-2020, author
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).
11 nov 2013 · Donald Wolfit, born in 1902, was too late to truly be an actor-manager, though by temperament he belonged to this group. In spite of early success working at major theatres like the Old Vic, he always felt himself to be an outsider and yearned for his own company.
