Richard Burton: A Bio-Bibliography

Tyrone Steverson

Bloomsbury Academic, Jul 21, 1992 - Performing Arts - 336 pages

Actor Richard Burton conquered British theater as Hamlet in 1953 at the Old Vic, and, after a series of theatrical triumphs launched a film career that earned him seven Academy Award nominations among other awards and tributes. This bio-bibliography captures the significant events of his multimedia performances in theater, film, television, radio, and recordings as well as the excitement of a tumultuous and rich life off-stage with Elizabeth Taylor.

This is a comprehensive reference guide to Burton's international career, including his performances in 28 professional stage productions, 60 films, and many performances for television, radio and recordings. Additional features include a biography and a chronology of the important events of his life, and a comprehensive annotated bibliography that includes a list of magazine and newspaper articles that illustrate and disclose the notable moments of his life.

Contents

• Chronology: 35
• Stage Performances: 53
• Film Performances: 91

About the author

TYRONE STEVERSON is a senior editor for a major publisher as well as a free-lance film historian.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Richard Burton: A Bio-Bibliography; Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts
• Author: Tyrone Steverson
• Edition: illustrated, annotated
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 1992
• Original from: the University of Michigan
• Digitized: Feb 26, 2008
• ISBN: 0313276501, 9780313276507
• Length: 336 pages
• Subjects: Performing Arts / Film / General; Social Science / Popular Culture