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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 as well as the excitement of a tumultuous and rich life off-stage with Elizabeth Taylor. A biography and a chronology of the important events of his life are accompanied by a comprehensive annotated bibliography, filmography, listing of stage appearances, discography, and index.