Back to peopleRobert DonatKnown forActingBornMarch 18, 1905DiedJune 9, 1958Place of birthWithington, Manchester, England, UKBiographyLife and careerRobert Donat (born Friedrich Robert Donat) was a star English film and stage actor. He is best remembered for his roles in The 39 Steps (1935) and Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939), the latter which earned him a Best Actor Academy Award.Filmography1 filmsAll1Acting1The 39 Steps1935as Richard Hannay