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Friederich Robert Donat (Don, Fritz) was born on 18 March, 1905 in Withington, Manchester, England, UK, is an Actor, Director, Writer. Discover Robert Donat's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Robert Donat networth?

Popular As Friederich Robert Donat (Don, Fritz)
Occupation actor,director,writer
Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 18 March 1905
Birthday 18 March
Birthplace Withington, Manchester, England, UK
Date of death 9 June, 1958
Died Place London, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Robert Donat Height, Weight & Measurements

At 53 years old, Robert Donat height is 6' (1.83 m) .

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Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is Robert Donat's Wife?

His wife is Renée Asherson (4 May 1953 - 9 June 1958) ( his death), Ella Annesley Voysey (6 August 1929 - 10 December 1946) ( divorced) ( 3 children)

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Wife Renée Asherson (4 May 1953 - 9 June 1958) ( his death), Ella Annesley Voysey (6 August 1929 - 10 December 1946) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
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Robert Donat Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Robert Donat worth at the age of 53 years old? Robert Donat’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Robert Donat's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

The Winslow Boy (1948)£20,000

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1958

His last words on screen are: "We shall not see each other again, I think". "Farewell, Jen-Ai". (Spoken to Ingrid Bergman's character Jen-Ai ("the one who loves people") in The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)). He passed away shortly after filming was completed.

1956

His first wife Ella was remarried in 1956, becoming Ella Hall. She passed away in Sussex in the summer of 1994, aged 91.

1955

By 1955, all of Donat's acting efforts required a bottle of oxygen kept off stage and at the ready as his health continued to turn toward the worse.

1950

Only six more films were allotted Donat after the war and into the 1950s, all but one British productions.

1949

His portrayal of individualist Canadian Richard Hannay--which registered with North Americans both above and below the 49th parallel--in "Steps" was the first of such popular characters. Some of Hitch's famous on-the-set practical jokes ensued on the first day of shooting "Steps. " The first scene was the escape on the moors from the master spy's henchmen by Donat and Madeleine Carroll handcuffed together. Donat and Carroll had not met before this, and Hitchcock handcuffed them together hours before filming so that they could get very well acquainted. He insisted he had misplaced the key when in fact he had slipped it to a studio security officer for safekeeping.

He starred, directed and co-wrote The Cure for Love (1949) and starred in The Magic Box (1951), a well-crafted and delightful (if a bit fictionalized) salute to the history of the British film industry.

1948

Campaigned to be cast against type as Bill Sikes in Oliver Twist (1948), but Robert Newton was cast in the part instead.

1944

Lobbied for the role of the Chorus in Henry V (1944), but Leslie Banks was cast instead.

1939

Chips (1939) (MGM's with Greer Garson).

Since 1939 was one of the most competitive film years in Hollywood history, Donat's reward for his mild Mr. Chipping was something of a stunner.

This was the year of Gone with the Wind (1939), and Clark Gable as Rhett Butler seemed a shoo-in for best actor. But there is something of a myth that since both pictures were from MGM and "Wind" had so many nominations (including best actor, actress, and picture), MGM head and strongman Louis B. Mayer used his weight to spread the wealth toward "Chips". Unlike other British actors who came to work in America during World War II, Donat stayed in Britain. He did mostly theater but also some British films--only four--with one for Korda and one for Carol Reed.

1938

Hollywood did get him for The Citadel (1938), for which he was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar. He won the Oscar the next year for perhaps his best known role in Goodbye, Mr.

1936

Hitchcock attempted to land Donat for three other roles, Sabotage (1936) and Secret Agent (1936) and Rebecca (1940), but illness, commitments, and more illness, respectively, supposedly kept Donat from accepting each. Hollywood would be treated in kind, for Donat was more dedicated to stage work.

1935

"Cristo" gave him the opportunity for Captain Blood (1935), but he eventually declined. (With a nod to hindsight, it is hard to think of anyone but a fresh-faced Flynn doing the role. ) Although he would have contracts with MGM, Warner Bros.

And that was not a problem after the box office reception given The 39 Steps (1935), the big hit for Alfred Hitchcock. There was a hint of whimsy in Donat's face that worked especially well with the sophisticated comedic elements that crept into several of his dramatic roles.

1934

A top draw in Britain, he went to Hollywood for The Count of Monte Cristo (1934), but he did not care for the Hollywood scene--the fishbowl lifestyle of the movie star.

1933

(1933). Donat's style of acting, whether comic or dramatic, was usually reserved, with the subtleties of face and voice being his talents to complement the role.

1931

Father of 1 daughter, Joanna Donat (born 1931) and 2 sons, John Donat (born 1933) and Brian Donat (born 1936) with his first wife, Ella Annesley Voysey.

1930

and RKO through the remainder of the 1930s, he begged off many a film role or broke commitments, ostensibly because of health problems, though, along with being finicky about roles, he was also such a conscientious actor that lack of confidence sometimes stymied his forward progress. Hollywood usually had to shoot in England if it wanted him badly enough.

1924

Robert Donat's pleasant voice and somewhat neutral English accent were carefully honed as a boy because he had a stammer and took elocution lessons starting at age 11 to overcome the impediment. It was not too surprising that freedom from such a vocal embarrassment was encouragement to act. His other handicap, acute asthma, did not deter him. At the age of 16 he began performing Shakespeare and other classic roles in a number of repertory and touring companies throughout Britain. In 1924 he joined Sir Frank Benson's repertory company, and later he was with the Liverpool Repertory Theater. His work was finally noticed by Alexander Korda, who gave him a three-year film contract. Three minor films were followed by his role as Katherine Howard's lover, Thomas Culpepper, in the hit The Private Life of Henry VIII.

1870

He played Charles Edward "Mr. Chips" Chipping between the ages of 20 (in 1870) and 83 (in 1933) in Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939). Donat was 34 years old when he played this role.