![Actor Robert Donat](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/robert-donat.jpg?w=360)
Full Name: Friedrich Robert Donat
Profession: Actor
Nationality: ![England](https://www.onthisday.com/images/flags/england.svg)
English
Biography: The Citadel (1938), Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) and The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)
Born: March 18, 1905
Birthplace: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces
Died: June 9, 1958 (aged 53)
Cause of Death: Cerebral thrombosis
Historical Events
- 1940-02-29 12th Academy Awards: "Gone With The Wind" wins eight Oscars, Robert Donat & Vivien Leigh also win