Robert Donat

Born: 1905-03-18

Birthplace: Withington, Manchester, England, UK

Biography

Robert Donat (born Friedrich Robert Donat) was a star English film and stage actor. He is best remembered for his roles in The 39 Steps (1935) and Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939), the latter which earned him a Best Actor Academy Award.

Known For

The Citadel
The 39 Steps
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
That's Entertainment, Part II
Knight Without Armour
The Private Life of Henry VIII
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound

Top Movie Credits

The Citadel Dr. Andrew Manson
The 39 Steps Richard Hannay
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness The Mandarin of Yang Cheng
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards Self (archive footage)
Knight Without Armour Ainsley J. Fothergill / Peter Ouronov
Goodbye, Mr. Chips Charles Edward Chipping aka 'Mr. Chips'