Sir Donald Wolfit was a British actor and theater manager. He was born on December 7, 1902, and died on February 17, 1968. He was best known for his stage performances, particularly in the plays of William Shakespeare, and for his role as King Lear in a highly acclaimed production of the play. Wolfit was widely regarded as one of the greatest classical actors of his generation and was highly respected by audiences and critics alike. He was knighted in 1959 for his services to the theater, and he was also a successful theater manager, running several theaters during his career. Wolfit’s contributions to the theater industry have been widely recognized and he is remembered as one of the great stage actors of the 20th century.
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