Richard Burton

Date of Birth: November 10, 1925

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Date of Death: August 5, 1984

Biography

Richard Burton was a renowned Welsh actor, known for his powerful voice and commanding stage presence. Born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr., he took the surname of his mentor and acting teacher, Philip Burton. He gained international acclaim for his roles in both classical and contemporary works, including Shakespearean productions and Hollywood films. Burton’s career was marked by his tumultuous personal life, particularly his marriages to actress Elizabeth Taylor. Despite struggles with alcoholism, his talent and charisma made him one of the most celebrated actors of his generation.

5 Interesting Facts about Richard Burton

1. Richard Burton was nominated for an Academy Award seven times but never won.

2. He was married five times, twice to Elizabeth Taylor.

3. Burton was known for his deep, resonant voice, which earned him acclaim in both stage and film roles.

4. He won a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for “The Little Prince” in 1975.

5. Burton was known for his lavish lifestyle and was once one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Richard Burton

1. “I have to think hard to name an interesting man who does not drink.”

2. “The Welsh are all actors. It’s only the badly written parts that make us look like fools.”

3. “The more I study religions the more I am convinced that man never worshipped anything but himself.”

4. “I was a thousand times more alone with her than I was without her.”

5. “Home is where the books are.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Richard Burton’s net worth was estimated to be around $50 million.

Children

Richard Burton had four children: 1. Kate Burton (born 1957) with his first wife, Sybil Williams. 2. Jessica Burton (born 1959) with his first wife, Sybil Williams. 3. Liza Todd (born 1957), Elizabeth Taylor’s daughter whom he adopted. 4. Maria Burton (born 1961), whom he and Elizabeth Taylor adopted together.