Richard Burton
British actor
- Full name
- Richard Walter Jenkins
- Born
- 10 November 1925Pontrhydyfen, Wales
- Died
- 5 August 1984aged 58 · Céligny
- Nationality
UK - Star sign
- Scorpio
- Years active
- 1953–2010
Known for
About Richard Burton
Richard Burton was a British actor. They were born on 10 November 1925 in Pontrhydyfen, Wales. Their career spanned 8 titles, among them The Exorcist (1973), Cleopatra (1963) and Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Richard Burton is The Robe (1953); in all, 8 films over 57 years. They have worked as actor in 7 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Exorcist (1973), with 39 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1960s, with 4 titles. The person they have worked with most is Elizabeth Taylor, on 3 films, among them Cleopatra and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.
Latest work
Full filmography (8)- 2010
Cinema Komunisto
Self
- 1977
- 1973
- 1966
- 1964
The Night of the Iguana
Rev. Dr. T. Lawrence Shannon
- 1964
- 1963
- 1953
Where to watch Richard Burton
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1973
- 1963
- 1977
- 1966
- 1964
- 1953
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Richard Burton films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Exorcist 1973
- Cleopatra 1963
- Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 1966
- Exorcist II: The Heretic 1977
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Elizabeth Taylor 1964–1976
- Children
- Kate Burton
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Questions about Richard Burton
Where was Richard Burton born?
Richard Burton was born on 10 November 1925 in Pontrhydyfen, Wales.
When did Richard Burton die?
Richard Burton died on 5 August 1984, aged 58. They died in Céligny.
Who has Richard Burton been married to?
Richard Burton was married to Elizabeth Taylor (1964–1976).
Does Richard Burton have children?
Yes, Richard Burton had a daughter: Kate Burton.
What are the best Richard Burton films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Richard Burton films are The Exorcist (1973, 8.6), Cleopatra (1963, 7.9) and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966, 7.9).
How many films and TV shows has Richard Burton been in?
MovieNCo lists 8 films for Richard Burton, from The Robe (1953) to Cinema Komunisto (2010).
What is Richard Burton's star sign?
Richard Burton was a Scorpio: born on 10 November.