Donald Wolfit: Donald Wolfit. Actor: Lawrence of Arabia. One of the great British stage actors of his era Donald Wolfit was noted for his magnificent portrayals of King Lear and Tamburlaine. Yet no actor of his generation was surrounded by more controversy. He was temperamental and difficult to deal with, enraged by criticism and tyrannical with the companies he led. Although his talent was never in any doubt, critics often condemned his companies'...
Known For: Lawrence of Arabia (General Archibald Murray), Room at the Top (Mr. Brown), Becket (Bishop Folliot), Svengali (Svengali)