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 39 Steps

The Citadel

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

Captain Boycott

The Private Life of Henry VIII

That's Entertainment, Part II

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

The Count of Monte Cristo

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

Top Movie Credits

The 39 Steps Richard Hannay

The Citadel Dr. Andrew Manson

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness The Mandarin of Yang Cheng

Captain Boycott Charles Stewart Parnell

The Private Life of Henry VIII Thomas Culpeper

That's Entertainment, Part II (archive footage) (uncredited)

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards Self (archive footage)

The Count of Monte Cristo Edmond Dantes

Goodbye, Mr. Chips Charles Edward Chipping aka 'Mr. Chips'

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year Self (archive footage)