Quick Facts
Born:
1931-07-14
Birthplace:
Bristol, England, UK
Credits:
89 Total Roles
Robert Stephens
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Biography
Sir Robert Stephens (14 July 1931 – 12 November 1995) was a leading English actor in the early years of England's Royal National Theatre. He was one of the most respected actors of his generation and was at one time regarded as the natural successor to Laurence Olivier. While very acting on stage his whole life, he also participated in more than 100 theatrical films and TV series episodes.
He was married to actress Maggie Smith between 1967 and 1974. They had two children together, who both have become actors: Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin.
Following years of ill health, he died on 12 November 1995 at the age of 64 due to complications during surgery, eleven months after having been knighted.
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He was married to actress Maggie Smith between 1967 and 1974. They had two children together, who both have become actors: Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin.
Following years of ill health, he died on 12 November 1995 at the age of 64 due to complications during surgery, eleven months after having been knighted.
Description above partly from the Wikipedia article Robert Stephens, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Known For
Empire of the Sun
Mr. Lockwood
Chaplin
Ted the Drunk
Cleopatra
Germanicus
Romeo and Juliet
the Prince
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Poe's Teacher
The Duellists
Brigadier-General Treillard
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Sir Gerald Moore
Henry V
Auncient Pistol
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dame Maggie Smith - A Celebration MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2018 | Nothing Like a Dame MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1995 | England, My England MOVIE | John Dryden |
| 1994 | Dandelion Dead TV | Henry Vaughan |
| 1994 | 99-1 TV | Oakwood |
| 1993 | Century MOVIE | Mr. Reisner |
| 1993 | The Secret Rapture MOVIE | Max Lopert |
| 1993 | Searching for Bobby Fischer MOVIE | Poe's Teacher |
| 1992 | Chaplin MOVIE | Ted the Drunk |
| 1992 | Adam Bede MOVIE | Reverend Irwine |