Actors who died on February 17

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on February 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1968 Donald Wolfit

  Donald Wolfit was an English actor-manager renowned for his stage performances, particularly in the plays of Shakespeare, and his dedication to touring classical theatre around Britain during the mid-20th century. [bio]

• 2013 Richard Briers

  Richard Briers was a distinguished English actor of stage, television, film, and radio, best known for his comedic and dramatic roles throughout a career spanning over five decades. [bio]