Richard Burton
Welsh actor (1925–1984)
1925 — 1984
Quick Facts
Profession
Welsh actor (1925–1984)
Born
November 10, 1925
Died
1984 (age ~59)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, stage actor, film director
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in PontrhydyfenDied in Céligny
1925
Born in Pontrhydyfen (1925-11-10)
1951
AwardTheatre World Award
1961
AwardTony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
1976
AwardSpecial Tony Award
1984
Died in Céligny
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Richard Burton?+
Richard Walter Burton was a Welsh actor.
What does the name Richard mean?+
The name Richard means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is of English origin.
When was Richard Burton born?+
Richard Burton was born on November 10, 1925.
When did Richard Burton die?+
Richard Burton died in 1984, at approximately 59 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.
The name Richard is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Richard
Richard — November 10, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Legend.
— anon
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