Donald Burton
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Donald Burton was an English theatre and television actor. Burton was the husband of actress Carroll Baker
.
Donald was born in Norwich
, England, on 10 February 1934. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts on a scholarship
. He worked was an Associate Artiste of the Royal Shakespeare Company
for many years. He appeared in such famous Shakespeare plays as The War of the Roses Trilogy and Henry IV, Part 1 and 2. He played the character of the Duke of Exeter in the whole series of the 8 Shakespeare 'History' plays which were performed at the R.S.C. in 1964. In 1965 he appeared in the outstandingly successful RSC production of Gogol's The Government Inspector at the Aldwych Theatre, London, with Paul Scofield
, Eric Porter
, Paul Rogers
, Stanley Lebor
, Bruce Condell and other outstanding Shakespearian actors of the period
Burton's television roles included Warship
, The Duchess of Duke Street
; The Doombolt Chase
; Upstairs, Downstairs
, Public Eye, Minder
(Gunfight at the O.K. Laundrette) and Fraud Squad
. His more contemporary theatre roles included How the Other Half Loves and Educating Rita
. He would have been best known amongst the British public for his role as Commander Mark Nialls, captain of the fictional in the BBC television drama Warship
.
In 1990, Mr. Burton returned to Broadway in the production of The Merchant of Venice at the 46th Street Theatre.
Burton married actress Carroll Baker on 10 March 1978. The couple were married for 29 years until his death in December 2007.
Donald Burton died of emphysema
at his home in Cathedral City, California
, on 8 December 2007. He was 73 years old.
Carroll Baker
Carroll Baker is a former American actress who has enjoyed popularity as both a serious dramatic actress and, particularly in the 1960s, as a movie sex symbol...
.
Donald was born in Norwich
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
, England, on 10 February 1934. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts on a scholarship
Scholarship
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.-Types:...
. He worked was an Associate Artiste of the Royal Shakespeare Company
Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company is a major British theatre company, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. The company employs 700 staff and produces around 20 productions a year from its home in Stratford-upon-Avon and plays regularly in London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and on tour across...
for many years. He appeared in such famous Shakespeare plays as The War of the Roses Trilogy and Henry IV, Part 1 and 2. He played the character of the Duke of Exeter in the whole series of the 8 Shakespeare 'History' plays which were performed at the R.S.C. in 1964. In 1965 he appeared in the outstandingly successful RSC production of Gogol's The Government Inspector at the Aldwych Theatre, London, with Paul Scofield
Paul Scofield
David Paul Scofield, CH, CBE , better known as Paul Scofield, was an English actor of stage and screen...
, Eric Porter
Eric Porter
Eric Richard Porter was an English actor of stage, film and television.-Early life:Porter was born in Shepherd's Bush, London, to Richard John Porter and Phoebe Elizabeth Spall...
, Paul Rogers
Paul Rogers (actor)
Paul Rogers is an English actor of film, stage and television.Rogers was born in Plympton, Devon, England, and later trained at the Michael Chekhov Theatre Studio at Dartington Hall and made his film debut in 1932...
, Stanley Lebor
Stanley Lebor
Stanley Harvey Lebor is an English actor, best known for his role as Howard in the 1980s BBC TV series, Ever Decreasing Circles and the Mongon Doctor in Flash Gordon...
, Bruce Condell and other outstanding Shakespearian actors of the period
Burton's television roles included Warship
Warship (TV series)
Warship was a popular British television drama series produced by the BBC between 1973 and 1977. It was also dubbed into Dutch and broadcast in the Netherlands as Alle hens...
, The Duchess of Duke Street
The Duchess of Duke Street
The Duchess Of Duke Street is a BBC television drama series set in London between 1900 and 1935. It was created by John Hawkesworth, the former producer of the highly successful ITV period drama Upstairs, Downstairs...
; The Doombolt Chase
The Doombolt Chase
The Doombolt Chase is a naval-themed British science fiction/action television series aimed at a teenage audience. It was broadcast between March 12 and April 16, 1978, as a six-episode series...
; Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs is a British drama television series originally produced by London Weekend Television and revived by the BBC. It ran on ITV in 68 episodes divided into five series from 1971 to 1975, and a sixth series shown on the BBC on three consecutive nights, 26–28 December 2010.Set in a...
, Public Eye, Minder
Minder (TV series)
Minder is a British comedy-drama about the London criminal underworld. Initially produced by Verity Lambert, it was made by Euston Films, a subsidiary of Thames Television and shown on ITV...
(Gunfight at the O.K. Laundrette) and Fraud Squad
Fraud Squad
A Fraud Squad is a police department which investigates fraud and other economic crimes. The largest Fraud Squad in the United Kingdom is run by the City of London Police who are responsible for policing London's and the UK's main financial hub....
. His more contemporary theatre roles included How the Other Half Loves and Educating Rita
Educating Rita
Educating Rita is a stage comedy by British playwright Willy Russell. It is a play for two actors set entirely in the office of an Open University lecturer....
. He would have been best known amongst the British public for his role as Commander Mark Nialls, captain of the fictional in the BBC television drama Warship
Warship (TV series)
Warship was a popular British television drama series produced by the BBC between 1973 and 1977. It was also dubbed into Dutch and broadcast in the Netherlands as Alle hens...
.
In 1990, Mr. Burton returned to Broadway in the production of The Merchant of Venice at the 46th Street Theatre.
Burton married actress Carroll Baker on 10 March 1978. The couple were married for 29 years until his death in December 2007.
Donald Burton died of emphysema
Emphysema
Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the tissues necessary to support the physical shape and function of the lungs are destroyed. It is included in a group of diseases called chronic obstructive pulmonary...
at his home in Cathedral City, California
Cathedral City, California
Cathedral City is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 51,200 at the 2010 census. Sandwiched between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, it is one of the cities in the Coachella Valley of southern California...
, on 8 December 2007. He was 73 years old.