Friedrich Robert Donat net worth is
$400,000
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Friedrich Robert Donat (18 March 1905 – 9 June 1958) was an English film and stage actor. He is best known for his roles in Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps and in Goodbye, Mr. Chips for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
| Full Name | Friedrich Robert Donat |
| Net Worth | $400,000 |
| Date Of Birth | March 18, 1905 |
| Died | 1958-06-09 |
| Death Cause | Cerebral thrombosis |
| Place Of Birth | Withington, Manchester, England, UK |
| Height | 6' (1.83 m) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Writer |
| Spouse | Ella Annesley Voysey |
| Nicknames | Robert Donat, Donat, Robert |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
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| 1 | [on his role in Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939)] "As soon as I put the moustache on, I felt the part, even if I did look like a great airedale come out of a puddle." |
| 2 | The chief thing in my mind was that I must appear dashing. I distinctly remember in The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) pulling my shoulders back and trying to look handsome. |
| 3 | One of the reasons why so few actors are successful both on the stage and on the screen is that too many film actors look upon filming as a rather boring, well-paid job. Their performances in front of the camera, if also rather boring, are not quite so much of a joke. |
| 4 | I never had any real security in my life until I found the false security of stardom. |
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| 1 | His first wife Ella was remarried in 1956, becoming Ella Hall. She passed away in Sussex in the summer of 1994, aged 91. |
| 2 | He was offered the part of Robin Hood in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) but turned it down due to illness. |
| 3 | Uncle of actor Richard Donat. |
| 4 | He played Charles Edward "Mr. Chips" Chipping between the ages of 20 (in 1870) and 83 (in 1933) in Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939). |
| 5 | Was the favourite actor of Judy Garland, who wrote a fan letter to him after seeing his performance in The Count of Monte Cristo (1934). |
| 6 | Campaigned to be cast against type as Bill Sikes in Oliver Twist (1948), but Robert Newton was cast in the part instead. |
| 7 | Lobbied for the role of the Chorus in Henry V (1944), but Leslie Banks was cast instead. |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | When he died in 1958, he left none of his $70,000 estate to wife, Renee Asherson. Instead his estate was divided among his three children, Joanna, John and Brian. |
| 10 | Great-uncle of Lucas Donat. |
| 11 | He said that his favourite actors were Charles Chaplin, Paul Muni, Spencer Tracy, Greta Garbo and Deanna Durbin. |
| 12 | Favorite actor of British comedy legend Peter Sellers, who once said about Bob Donat: "I thought he was a god." |
| 13 | He was English born of Polish descent, and several of his brothers emigrated to Canada. |
| 14 | Uncle of actor Peter Donat. |
| 15 | He did not feel comfortable with Hollywood, so Hollywood came to him, filming mostly in England. |
| 16 | He was originally scheduled to play the title role in Captain Blood (1935) but withdrew before shooting began, which created an opportunity for Errol Flynn to become a star. |
| 17 | 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. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Inn of the Sixth Happiness | 1958 | | The Mandarin of Yang Cheng |
| Kraft Theatre | 1956 | TV Series | William Friese-Greene |
| Lease of Life | 1954 | | William Thorne |
| The Magic Box | 1951 | | William Friese-Greene |
| The Cure for Love | 1949 | | Sergeant Jack Hardacre |
| The Winslow Boy | 1948 | | Sir Robert Morton |
| Captain Boycott | 1947 | | Charles Stewart Parnell |
| Vacation from Marriage | 1945 | | Robert Wilson |
| The Adventures of Tartu | 1943 | | Captain Terence Stevenson, aka Jan Tartu |
| The New Lot | 1943 | Short | Actor (uncredited) |
| The Young Mr. Pitt | 1942 | | William Pitt / The Earl of Chatham |
| Goodbye, Mr. Chips | 1939 | | Mr. Chips |
| The Citadel | 1938 | | Andrew |
| Knight Without Armor | 1937 | | Ainsley J. Fothergill aka Peter Ouronov |
| The Ghost Goes West | 1935 | | Murdoch Glourie
Donald Glourie |
| The 39 Steps | 1935 | | Hannay |
| The Count of Monte Cristo | 1934 | | Edmond Dantes |
| The Private Life of Henry VIII. | 1933 | | Thomas Culpeper |
| For Love or Money | 1933 | | Paul Martin |
| Men of Tomorrow | 1932 | | Julian Angell |
| Over Night | 1932 | | Dick Warren |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| The Cure for Love | 1949 | | |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| The Cure for Love | 1949 | writer | |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| The Cure for Love | 1949 | producer | |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Goodbye, Mr. Chips | 1939 | performer: "An der schönen blauen Donau Walzer The Blue Danube Waltz Op. 314" 1867 - uncredited | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| The Stained Glass at Fairford | 1956 | Documentary short | Narrator: bible texts (voice) |
| Korda Interviews | 1956 | TV Movie documentary | Interviewee |
| Royal Heritage | 1952 | Documentary short | Narrator (voice) |
Archive Footage
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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| 1960 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Motion Picture | On 8 February 1960. At 6420 Hollywood Blvd. Posthumously. |
| 1958 | Special Citation | National Board of Review, USA | | The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958) |
| 1940 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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| 1959 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Actor - Drama | The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958) |
| 1955 | BAFTA Film Award | BAFTA Awards | Best British Actor | Lease of Life (1954) |
| 1939 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Actor in a Leading Role | The Citadel (1938) |
3rd Place Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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| 1939 | NYFCC Award | New York Film Critics Circle Awards | Best Actor | Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) |
Known for movies