Robert Donat
English actor, Oscar winner for Goodbye, Mr. Chips.
via Wikipedia: Lizabeth Scott · see source
- field
- Actor
- nationality
- English
- known_for
- The 39 Steps, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, The Count of Monte Cristo
Lore & Background
Chronic asthma limited his film appearances to 19.
Reader's Guide
His image was that of the romantic idealist, often with a dash of the gentleman adventurer. His Oscar-winning performance in Goodbye, Mr. Despite chronic asthma that curtailed his career, he left a lasting mark on British film and theatre. His work in The 39 Steps helped establish the British thriller genre, and his stage management of the Queen's Theatre demonstrated his commitment to live performance.
Did You Know?
- Donat suffered from chronic asthma, which limited him to appearing in only 19 films.
- He was known in the early 1930s as 'screen test Donat' because of many unsuccessful film auditions.
- His first stage appearance was at age 16, playing Lucius in Julius Caesar.
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