Belarusian movie stars died in 1990

Here are 1 famous actors from Belarus died in 1990:

Donald Lawton

Donald Lawton (May 10, 1908 Minsk-October 18, 1990 Madrid) a.k.a. Donald Morrison was a Belarusian actor.

He began his career in the late 1920s in the Soviet Union, but after disagreements with the authorities, he left for Paris in the early 1930s. He continued to act in various European countries before eventually settling in Spain in the 1950s. Lawton is best known for his appearances in Spanish films, including "The Last Circus" (1980) and "The Covered Wagon" (1954). He was also a prolific voice actor, dubbing foreign films into Spanish. Lawton was honored with the Silver Medal of Fine Arts by the Spanish government in 1986, shortly before his death in 1990.

In addition to his successful acting career, Donald Lawton was also known for his work as a theater director. He founded his own theater company in Paris in the early 1930s and continued to direct plays throughout his career, including productions in Spain such as "The Taming of the Shrew" and "The Cherry Orchard." Lawton was fluent in several languages, including Russian, French, Spanish, and English, which made him a versatile performer and allowed him to work in many different countries. Despite his success as an actor and director, Lawton always remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He is remembered as a beloved figure in the Spanish film industry and a trailblazer for Belarusian actors who followed in his footsteps.

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