Richard Burton Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Richard Burton 10/11/1925   -   05/08/1984

Richard Burton Introduction:

The famous Shakespearean actor of the 1950s, known for his honeyed voice and artistic expressions, Richard Burton was a stage and cinema actor from Wales. This biography gives detailed information on his childhood, life, career & timeline.

Richard Burton Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Theater Personalities
  • Died At Age: 58
  • Sun Sign: Scorpio
  • Born In: Pontrhydyfen, Wales
  • Famous As: Actor
  • Spouse/Ex-: Elizabeth Taylor (m. 1975–1976), Sally Burton (m. 1983–1984), Suzy Hunt (m. 1976–1982), Sybil Williams (m. 1949–1963)
  • Father: Richard Walter Jenkins
  • Mother: Edith Maude
  • Siblings: Cecilia Jenkins, Graham Jenkins, Ifor Jenkins
  • Children:
    1. Jessica Burton
    2. Kate Burton
    3. Liza Todd Burton
    4. Maria Burton
  • Died On: August 5, 1984
  • Place Of Death: Céligny, Switzerland
  • Cause Of Death: Alcoholism
  • Bio: The Famous Shakespearean Actor Of The 1950s, Known For His Honeyed Voice And Artistic Expressions, Richard Burton Was A Stage And Cinema Actor From Wales. This Biography Gives Detailed Information On His Childhood, Life, Career & Timeline.