Richard Burton, twice-Oscar-nominated actor, passed away on August 5th, 1984, at the age of 58. Over the course of his career, Burton starred in numerous films, including "The Robe", "Cleopatra", "Where Eagles Dare", "Anne of the Thousand Days", and “Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”, for which he earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He was also nominated for a BAFTA Award and won a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of King Arthur in the film "Camelot". Burton was considered one of the most important actors of his time and was widely renowned for his drawling, booming voice. He often performed on stage, and during his careers he starred in productions such as "The Lady's Not for Burning", "Hamlet", as well as "Camelot" on Broadway. The Welsh thespian was born Richard Walter Jenkins on November 10th, 1925 in Pontrhydyfen, Wales. He married five times during his lifetime, including two marriages to actress Elizabeth Taylor in the 1960s. Burton will be remembered for his prodigious talent and persona. He is survived by his daughter Kate Burton and his four grandchildren.