Birthname: Friedrich Robert Donath
| Sign | Pisces |
| Born | Mar 18, 1905 Withington, Manchester |
| Died | Jun 9, 1958 London, UK |
| Age | Died at 53 |
| Final Resting PlaceEast Finchley Cemetery and Crematorium | |
Robert Donat | |
| Job | Actor |
| Years active | 1932-1958 |
| Top Roles | Mr. Chips, The Mandarin of Yang Cheng, Thomas Culpeper, Andrew, William Pitt / The Earl of Chatham |
| Top Genres | Drama, Comedy, Romance, Biographical, Historical, Thriller/Suspense |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Spies, Divorce |
| Top Collaborators | Alexander Korda (Director), Mark Daly, Zoltan Korda (Producer), Aubrey Mallalieu |
| Shares birthday with | Edward Everett Horton, Esther Minciotti, Peggy Dow see more.. |
Robert Donat Overview:
Legendary actor, Robert Donat, was born Friedrich Robert Donath on Mar 18, 1905 in Withington, Manchester. Donat died at the age of 53 on Jun 9, 1958 in London, UK and was laid to rest in East Finchley Cemetery and Crematorium in Finchley, Greater London, England.
MINI BIO:
Cheerful, chunky, good-looking British leading man who could do very little wrong in films in the thirties. His forthright, pleasing, open acting style endeared him to audiences, produced a memorable series of characterizations and culminated in his Academy Award for Goodbye Mr. Chips! Later, blighted by persistent asthma, he was less successful by his own high standards, although his mellifluous voice patterns made him ever-popular on radio. Married (second) to actress Renee Asherton; they were separated at the time of his death for a cerebral thrombosis brought on by chronic bronchial asthma. An Oscar nominee for The Citadel. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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Robert Donat was nominated for two Academy Awards, winning one for Best Actor for Goodbye, Mr. Chips (as Mr. Chips) in 1939.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1938 | Best Actor | The Citadel (1938) | Andrew Mason | Nominated |
| 1939 | Best Actor | Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) | Mr. Chips | Won |
He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.
Robert Donat BlogHub Articles:
Robert Donat and Madeleine Carrol navigate “The 39 Steps”
By Stephen Reginald on Oct 3, 2020 From Classic Movie ManRobert Donat and Madeleine Carrol navigate “The 39 Steps” The 39 Steps (1935) is a British thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll. The Screenplay was by Charles Bennett and Ian Hay. It was based on the novel of the same name by John Buc... Read full article
THE Robert Donat BLOGATHON: The 39 Steps, 1935
on Jul 3, 2020 From Caftan WomanMaddy Loves Her Classic Films is hosting The Robert Donat Blogathon on July 3 - 5. Click HERE to join in the admiration for the fondly remembered actor. Robert Donat was an actor of great commitment and versatility. Over 25 years, Donat appeared in 20 movies, winning an Oscar for Goodbye, Mr.... Read full article
The 39 Steps (1935) with Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll
By Greg Orypeck on Sep 22, 2016 From Classic Film FreakShare This! ?There are twenty million women in this island, and I?ve got to be chained to you.??? Robert Donat to Madeleine Carroll In a typical Hitchcockian quirk, or clear evidence of his individuality, the title was to be numeric?The 39 Steps?not letters, as in John Buchan?s 1915 novel,?The Thirt... Read full article
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Robert Donat Quotes:
Mercedes de Rosas: Whom will it profit if you kill my son?
Edmond Dantes: Surely you don't think this duel part of my design!
Mercedes de Rosas: What else am I to think, knowing how skillfully you have destroyed the others?
[Monte Cristo turns away; she follows him]
Mercedes de Rosas: Let me tell you about Albert. He worships you. Never in his life has he felt such a strong affection for anyone but me. He never understood his father; there was no bond of sympathy between them. Why? Because that was a part of my design. I reared him in the image of the man I loved. He is the son Edmond Dantes would have had. I had hoped that he'd be claimed by Monte Cristo.
Edmond Dantes: [pause, then] I claimed him long ago, Mercedes.
[dying words]
Mr. Chipping 'Mr. Chips': I thought I heard you saying it was a pity... pity I never had any children. But you're wrong. I have. Thousands of them. Thousands of them... and all boys.
Edmond Dantes: [to Mondego after defeating him in a duel] It was not my sword, Mondego, but your past that disarmed you!
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