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English
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Celia Roberts (1949), Ann Jones (1980), Sarah Miles (1988-1995)
Education
The Manchester Grammar School
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♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Hrōþiberhtaz)
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Robert Bolt is known for writing.
Born in Sale, Cheshire, England, UK (died at age 70).
4 awards including Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay.
Robert Bolt has 5 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (5)
AWARDS (7)
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BAFTA Award for Best British Screenplay
1968
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1967
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1966
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Tony Award for Best Play
1962
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Biography
Robert Oxton Bolt was an English playwright and a screenwriter, known for writing the screenplays for Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and A Man for All Seasons, the latter two of which won him the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He also was the recipient of a Tony Award, two BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award.
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How old was Robert Bolt?
Robert Bolt was born on and passed away on at the age of 70.
Where was Robert Bolt born?
Robert Bolt was born in Sale, Cheshire, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Robert Bolt been in?
Robert Bolt has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Without Warning: The James Brady Story (1991), Lady Caroline Lamb (1972), Ryan's Daughter (1970), The Red Tent (1969), Lawrence of Arabia (1962).
What is Robert Bolt known for?
Robert Bolt is primarily known as a writer. Robert Oxton Bolt was an English playwright and a screenwriter, known for writing the screenplays for Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and A Man for…
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