Richard Burton CBE (born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr.) was a Welsh actor. Noted for his mellifluous baritone voice, Burton established himself as a formidable Shakespearean actor in the 1950s, and he ...

Mon 10 Nov 7.37pm • Those who knew Richard Burton say he never lost his deep connection to Wales – the place which shaped his voice, his values, and his love of language.

Today, 10 November, marks 100 years since the birth of one of Wales’ most celebrated actors, Hollywood legend Richard Burton. To mark the centenary, a series of events have been staged across the ...