Patrick Stewart
Equally at home on stage or screen, Sir Patrick Stewart beamed into the public's consciousness as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (Syndicated, 1987-94) and never left. Born in Yorkshire, England, he began acting as a youngster, attending the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in his mid-20s, performing with fellow future stars Ben Kingsley and Helen Mirren. He made his screen debut in an episode of "Story Parade" (BBC, 1964-65) but primarily concentrated on his stage career until the early-1970s. After gaining notice for his RSC performances in "Julius Caesar" and "Antony and Cleopatra," he was cast in the Russian play "The Love Girl and the Innocent" for an episode of "BBC Play of the Month" (BBC, 1965-83). His stage work crossed over to the screen as well when he recreated his acclaimed portrayal of Enobarbus for "Antony and Cleopatra" (ITVC, 1974). On television, he starred in the miniseries "North & South" (BBC, 1975) and appeared as Sejanus in "I, Claudius" (BBC2, 1976). While still performing regularly on stage, he continued acting occasionally on television, including playing Claudius in a production of "Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" (BBC, 1980) and joined the cast of the big screen King Arthur epic "Excalibur" (1981). He was cast as the lead in the series "Maybury" (BBC2, 1981-83) playing psychiatrist Dr. Edward Roebuck. Stewart also appeared in David Lynch's big-budget adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-novel "Dune" (1984). He would soon, though, find a role that would catapult him to lasting fame. After the success of the "Star Trek" films of the 1980s, the creator of the original TV series, Gene Roddenberry created a follow-up, "Star Trek: The Next Generation" with Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Starship Enterprise. The show weathered some early bumps to eventually find a rabid and loyal following, thanks in large part to Stewart's commanding performance. It became one of the most successful syndicated shows in television history, winning Hugo and Peabody awards. While appearing on "Next Generation," he continued making stage appearances, including starring in a one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" that would become a recurring part of his career. After his series ended, the actor followed the role to the big screen in "Star Trek Generations" (1994), getting a chance to appear on screen with his "Star Trek" predecessor, William Shatner's James T. Kirk. He showed a markedly different side when he appeared with Steven Weber in the film adaptation of Paul Rudnick's play "Jeffrey" (1995) playing a gay decorator whose partner is infected with AIDS. He returned to playing Picard for "Star Trek: First Contact" (1996). He went on to star in the comedy "Masterminds" (1997) and play Captain Ahab in "Moby Dick" (USA Network, 1998). Another return to the Enterprise in "Star Trek: Insurrection" (1998) followed, along with a TV version of his stage performance of Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol" (TNT, 1999). As the 21st Century arrived, Stewart found another role that would nearly match Picard. Bryan Singer cast the actor as Professor Charles Xavier, leader of a group of superhero mutants, in "X-Men" (2000) based on the popular Marvel comic book. For a time, he was leading two film franchises, appearing in "Star Trek: Nemesis" (2002) and "X2: X-Men United" (2003). On television, he joined Glenn Close for a retelling of "The Lion in Winter" (Showtime, 2003). He also starred with Kyle Machlachlan in Jules Verne's "Mysterious Island" (Hallmark, 2005) and in the miniseries "Eleventh Hour" (ITV, 2006). He rejoined his mutant cohorts in the sequel "X-Men: The Last Stand" (2006). His sonorous vocal style made him a natural for voice work and the actor racked up numerous credits, including lending his talents to shows like "Family Guy" (Fox, 1999- ) and "Robot Chicken" (Cartoon Network, 2005- ). Stewart returned to his Shakespearian roots with a Tony-nominated turn in "Macbeth" and joining David Tennant for "Hamlet" (BBC2, 2009). He appeared as well with his "X-Men" co-star Ian McKellen in a production of "Waiting for Godot." Not everything was quite so highbrow, as the actor starred in the comedy "Hunting Elephants" (2013). After starring as a Juilliard dance professor in "Match" (2014), he reteamed with McKellen for another mutant adventure. His Professor X and McKellen's Magneto shared the screen with their younger versions, played by James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender, in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" (2014). The actor also starred in the holiday comedy "Christmas Eve" (2015) and the series "Blunt Talk" (Starz, 2015-16). He had a chance to play Charles Xavier one more time, starring with Hugh Jackman in "Logan" (2017). He starred with Close and John Malkovich in "The Wilde Wedding" (2017) and played Merlin in "The Kid Who Would Be King" (2019). After appearing in the reboot of "Charlie's Angels" (2019). Stewart returned to the role that first made him famous. The actor played an older Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: Picard" (CBS All-Access: 2020- ).
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Patrick Stewart
Filmography
Movies
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Secrets of the Neanderthals | Narrator | - | 2024 |
74% |
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Professor Charles Xavier (Character) | $411.3M | 2022 |
80% |
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Firedrake the Silver Dragon | Nettlebrand (Voice) | - | 2020 |
62% |
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Coda | Henry Cole (Character) | - | 2019 |
52% |
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Charlie's Angels | John Bosley (Character) | $17.8M | 2019 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | #NoJoke | Unknown (Character) | - | 2019 |
90% |
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The Kid Who Would Be King | Adult Merlin (Character) | $16.8M | 2019 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Postcards From the 48 Percent | Self | - | 2018 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Death Zone: Cleaning Mount Everest | Narrator | - | 2018 |
21% |
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The Wilde Wedding | Harold (Character) | - | 2017 |
6% |
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The Emoji Movie | Poop (Voice) | $86.1M | 2017 |
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Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire | Drago (Voice) | - | 2017 |
93% |
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Logan | Charles (Character) | $226.3M | 2017 |
13% |
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Spark: A Space Tail | The Captain (Voice) | $190.5K | 2016 |
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Journey to Space | Narrator | - | 2015 |
90% |
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Green Room | Darcy (Character) | $3.2M | 2015 |
0% |
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Christmas Eve | Harris (Character) | $82.0K | 2015 |
45% |
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Ted 2 | Narrator | $81.3M | 2015 |
76% |
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Match | Tobi Powell (Character) | $30.5K | 2014 |
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Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage | Narrator | - | 2014 |
90% |
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X-Men: Days of Future Past | Charles Xavier (Character) | $233.9M | 2014 |
17% |
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Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return | Tugg (Voice) | $8.5M | 2014 |
38% |
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Hunting Elephants | Lord Michael Simpson (Character) | - | 2013 |
69% |
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Ted | Narrator | $218.6M | 2012 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Icebound | Narrator | - | 2012 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | African Cats: Kingdom of Courage | Narrator | - | 2011 |
73% |
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African Cats | Narrator | $15.4M | 2011 |
55% |
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Gnomeo & Juliet | Bill Shakespeare (Voice) | - | 2011 |
100% |
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Hamlet |
Claudius/ |
- | 2009 |
87% |
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Earth | Narrator | $32.0M | 2007 |
36% |
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TMNT | Max Winters (Voice) | $54.1M | 2007 |
44% |
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Bambi II | The Great Prince (Voice) | - | 2006 |
56% |
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X-Men: The Last Stand | Prof. Charles Xavier (Character) | $234.4M | 2006 |
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Snow Queen | Unknown (Character) | - | 2006 |
26% |
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The Game of Their Lives | Older Dent McSkimming (Character) | $375.5K | 2005 |
37% |
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Chicken Little | Mr. Woolensworth (Voice) | - | 2005 |
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Back to Gaya | Albert Drollinger (Voice) | - | 2004 |
61% |
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Steamboy | Dr. Lloyd Steam (Voice) | $410.4K | 2004 |
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Dragon's World: A Fantasy Made Real | Narrator | - | 2004 |
85% |
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X2 | Professor Charles Xavier (Character) | $214.9M | 2003 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Lion in Winter |
King Henry II (Character), Producer |
- | 2003 |
50% |
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King of Texas |
John Lear (Character), Executive Producer |
- | 2002 |
38% |
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Star Trek: Nemesis | Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Character) | $500.0K | 2002 |
74% |
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Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius | King Goobot (Voice) | $80.9M | 2001 |
82% |
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X-Men | Xavier (Character) | $157.3M | 2000 |
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Animal Farm | Napoleon (Voice) | - | 1999 |
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A Christmas Carol |
Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge (Character), Executive Producer |
- | 1999 |
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Safe House | Mace Sowell (Character) | - | 1998 |
80% |
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The Prince of Egypt | Pharaoh Seti I (Voice) | $101.3M | 1998 |
55% |
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Star Trek: Insurrection |
Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Character), Associate Producer |
$70.2M | 1998 |
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Dad Savage | Dad Savage (Character) | - | 1998 |
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Whales | Narrator | - | 1997 |
57% |
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Conspiracy Theory | Dr. Jonas (Character) | $76.1M | 1997 |
19% |
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Masterminds | Bentley (Character) | $1.9M | 1997 |
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The Canterville Ghost | Sir Simon de Canterville (Character) | - | 1996 |
93% |
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Star Trek: First Contact | Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Character) | $92.0M | 1996 |
71% |
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Jeffrey | Sterling (Character) | $3.3M | 1995 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Let It Be Me | John (Character) | - | 1995 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Liberation | Narrator | - | 1994 |
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In Search of Dr. Seuss | Sgt. Mulvaney (Character) | - | 1994 |
15% |
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Gunmen | Loomis (Character) | $2.9M | 1994 |
19% |
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The Pagemaster | Adventure (Voice) | $12.0M | 1994 |
47% |
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Star Trek Generations | Picard (Character) | $74.6M | 1994 |
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The Secret of Life on Earth | Narrator | - | 1993 |
42% |
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights | King Richard (Character) | $35.3M | 1993 |
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Death Train | Malcolm Philpott (Character) | - | 1993 |
56% |
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Lady Jane | Henry Grey (Character) | $132.0K | 1986 |
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Code Name: Emerald | Col. Peters (Character) | $515.0K | 1985 |
0% |
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The Doctor and the Devils | Prof. Macklin (Character) | $147.1K | 1985 |
58% |
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Lifeforce | Dr. Armstrong (Character) | - | 1985 |
91% |
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind | Lord Yupa (Voice) | - | 1984 |
36% |
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Dune | Gurney Halleck (Character) | - | 1984 |
70% |
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The Plague Dogs | Major (Voice) | - | 1982 |
72% |
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Excalibur | Leondegrance (Character) | - | 1981 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Hamlet, Prince of Denmark | Claudius (Character) | - | 1980 |
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Hennessy | Tilney (Character) | - | 1975 |
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Hedda | Ejlert Løvborg (Character) | - | 1975 |
TV
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No Score Yet | 50% | The Late Show With Stephen Colbert | Guest | 2017 2020 2023 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Graham Norton Show | Guest | 2012 2017 2019-2020 2023 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Talk | Guest | 2015 2017 2019-2020 2023 |
No Score Yet | 12% | The View | Guest | 2013 2015 2017 2019-2020 2022-2023 |
89% | 57% | Star Trek: Picard |
Jean-Luc Picard (Character), Executive Producer |
2020 2022-2023 |
No Score Yet | 42% | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Guest | 2019-2020 2023 |
No Score Yet | 18% | The Late Late Show With James Corden | Guest | 2015 2017 2020-2022 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter | Guest | 2020 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors | Guest | 2016 2020 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Animal Rescue School | Narrator | 2020 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World | Narrator | 2019 |
No Score Yet | 64% | Family Guy | Avery Bullock (Guest Voice) | 2005 2007 2009-2014 2018 |
No Score Yet | 90% | American Dad! |
Avery Bullock/ |
2005-2017 |
No Score Yet | 61% | Late Night With Seth Meyers | Guest | 2014-2015 2017 |
98% | 82% | The Hollow Crown | Unknown (Character) | 2013 2017 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Conan | Guest | 2015 2017 |
54% | 94% | Blunt Talk | Walter Blunt (Character) | 2015-2016 |
No Score Yet | 84% | Robot Chicken |
Gurney Halleck / Unknown (Voice) |
2012 2014-2015 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Shakespeare Uncovered | Guest | 2015 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Larry King Now | Guest | 2015 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Tavis Smiley | Guest | 2015 |
No Score Yet | 81% | Last Week Tonight With John Oliver | Guest | 2014 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Colbert Report | Guest | 2014 |
No Score Yet | 80% | Cosmos | Unknown (Guest Voice) | 2014 |
100% | 78% | Late Show With David Letterman | Guest | 2014 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Daily Show | Guest | 2000 2003 2013 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Great Performances | Unknown (Character) | 2013 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | The Captains Close-Up | Guest | 2013 |
85% | 76% | The Simpsons | Number One (Guest Voice) | 1995 2013 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Who Do You Think You Are? | Unknown (Guest Star) | 2012 |
86% | 89% | Futurama | Huntmaster (Guest Voice) | 2012 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Mountain Gorilla: Mission Critical |
Host, Narrator |
2010 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Eleventh Hour | Unknown (Character) | 2006 |
88% | 93% | Extras | Unknown (Guest Star) | 2005 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Sesame Street |
Unknown (Guest Star), Music Performer, Guest |
1998 2000 2002 2004 |
95% | 95% | Frasier | Alistair Burke (Guest Star) | 2003 |
No Score Yet | 66% | Top Gear | Guest | 2003 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Moby Dick | Unknown (Character) | 1998 |
92% | 90% | Star Trek: The Next Generation |
Capt. Jean-Luc Picard (Character), Director |
1987-1994 |
No Score Yet | 57% | Saturday Night Live | Host | 1994 |
91% | 89% | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine |
Capt Jean-Luc Picard/ |
1993 |
90% | No Score Yet | Smiley's People | Karla (Character) | 1982 |
100% | 90% | I, Claudius | Lucius Aelius Sejanus (Character) | 1976 |
No Score Yet | No Score Yet | Civilisation | Horatio (Character) | 1969 |