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 Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
That's Entertainment, Part II
The Count of Monte Cristo
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Lease of Life
Knight Without Armour
The Private Life of Henry VIII

Top Movie Credits

The 39 Steps Richard Hannay
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness The Mandarin of Yang Cheng
Goodbye, Mr. Chips Charles Edward Chipping aka 'Mr. Chips'
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year Self (archive footage)
Lease of Life Rev William Thorne
Knight Without Armour Ainsley J. Fothergill / Peter Ouronov