| You are here: Home Index » Actors » Robert Donat | Please log in or Register here |
Robert Donat
Promoting media: pictures, videos, wallpapers, quotes, bio, filmography.
| Known for: | The 39 Steps, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, The Citadel |
| Birth name: | Friedrich Robert Donath |
| Birthday: | 18 March 1905, Withington, Manchester, England, UK |
| Height: | 6' (1.83 m) |
Trivia
His last words on screen are, "We shall not see each other again, I think."
He was originally scheduled to play the title role in Captain Blood but withdrew before shooting began, which created an opportunity for Errol Flynn to become a star.
He did not feel comfortable with Hollywood so Hollywood came to him, filming mostly in England.
Uncle of actor Peter Donat.
He was English-born of Polish descent and several of his brothers emigrated to Canada.
Favorite actor of British comedy legend Peter Sellers, who once said about Bob Donat: "I thought he was a god."
He said that his favourite actors were Charles Chaplin, Paul Muni, Spencer Tracy, Greta Garbo and Deanna Durbin.
Great-uncle of Lucas Donat.
External Resources:
| Site: Imdb.com ? Site type: multicelebrity site: |
Description: Celebrity Main Details » imdb.com: Robert Donat |
