Robert Donat

English actor (1905–1958)
Person human Q116983
Robert Donat
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Robert Donat

Summary

Robert Donat is a human[1]. His place of birth was Withington[2]. He was born on March 18, 1905[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 9, 1958[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], character actor[7], stage actor[8], film director[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,093 views/month, #6,581 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert Donat was born in Withington[2].
  • Robert Donat passed away in London[4].
  • Robert Donat was born on March 18, 1905[3].
  • Robert Donat died on June 9, 1958[5].
  • Robert Donat is buried at East Finchley Cemetery[12].
  • Robert Donat's father was Ernst Emil Donat[13].
  • Among Robert Donat's spouses was Renée Asherson[14].
  • Robert Donat held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Robert Donat worked as a film actor[6].
  • Robert Donat's professions included character actor[7].
  • Robert Donat's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Robert Donat's professions included film director[9].
  • Robert Donat worked as an actor[10].
  • Robert Donat worked as a director[16].
  • Robert Donat received the Academy Award for Best Actor[17].
  • Robert Donat received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • Robert Donat is recorded as male[19].
  • Robert Donat's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Robert Donat's genre is Shakespearean comedy[21].
  • Robert Donat's Commons category is recorded as Robert Donat[22].
  • The cause of death was brain tumor[23].
  • Robert Donat's residence is recorded as Withington[24].
  • Robert Donat's family name is recorded as Donat[25].
  • Robert Donat's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
  • Robert Donat's given name is recorded as Frederick[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Withington[2], Robert Donat… he was born on March 18, 1905[3]. His father was Ernst Emil Donat[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], character actor[7], stage actor[8], film director[9], actor[10], and director[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Actor[17], an award for best leading actor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], a commemorative plaque[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Robert Donat was married to Renée Asherson[14].

Death and Burial

Robert Donat died on June 9, 1958[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was brain tumor[23]. He is buried at East Finchley Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Robert Donat ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,093 views/month, #6,581 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Robert Donat born?

Robert Donat was born in Withington[2].

Where did Robert Donat die?

Robert Donat died in London[4].

Who were Robert Donat's parents?

Robert Donat's father was Ernst Emil Donat[13].

Who was Robert Donat married to?

Robert Donat's spouses include Renée Asherson[14].

What did Robert Donat do for work?

Robert Donat worked as film actor[6], character actor[7], stage actor[8], film director[9], and actor[10].

What awards did Robert Donat receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actor[17] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . debate.org. debate.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . homepage.ntlworld.com. homepage.ntlworld.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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