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Donald McIntyre

Acting

Born October 22, 1934 · Auckland, New Zealand

Died November 13, 2025

Biography

Sir Donald Conroy McIntyre was a New Zealand operatic bass-baritone who made an international career, based at the Royal Opera House in London from 1967. He was a versatile singer but became best-known for portraying Wagner characters, especially Wotan in the Bayreuth Jahrhundertring in 1976.

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Awards & recognition

  • Arts Foundation of New Zealand Whakamana Hiranga Icon Award · 2004
  • honorary doctor of the University of Auckland · 1992
  • Knight Bachelor · 1992
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1985
  • Grammy Award — Best Opera Recording · 1982
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  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 1977

Filmography2 titles