Donald Wolfit
Actor
Born Apr 20, 1902 · New Balderton, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Active 1931–1968 · Awards: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Sir Donald Wolfit was an English actor-manager, known for his touring productions of Shakespeare. He was especially renowned for his portrayal of King Lear.
Filmography
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) - General MurrayBecket (1964) - Bishop FolliotRoom at the Top (1958) - Mr. BrownThe Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) - 'Macbeth'Calling the Tune (1936) - Dick FinlayThe Claydon Treasure Mystery (1938) - ExecutiveFolio (1955)Blood of the Vampire (1958) - Doctor CallistratusThe Pickwick Papers (1952) - Sergeant BuzfuzThe Mark (1961) - CliveDown River (1931)Dr. Crippen (1963) - R.D. Muir (as Sir Donald Wolfit)The Traitor (1957) - Colonel PriceDeath at Broadcasting House (1934) - Sydney ParsonsLife at the Top (1965) - Abe BrownLilli Palmer Theatre (1955) - Sergeant BuzfuzThe House of the Seven Hawks (1959) - Inspector Van Der StoorThe Rough and the Smooth (1959) - Lord DrewellI Accuse! (1958) - Gen. MercierThe Sandwich Man (1966) - Car SalesmanSatellite in the Sky (1956) - Prof. Merrity90° in the Shade (1965) - Bažant (Auditor #1)The Man in the Road (1956) - Prof. CattrellDrake of England (1935) - Thomas Doughty