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Robert Stephens

Acting

0.7 Popularity Jul 14, 1931 (64 years old) Bristol, England, UK

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 st...

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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Filmography 84

2024
Dame Maggie Smith - A Celebration Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2018
Nothing Like a Dame Movie

as Self (archive footage)

1995
England, My England Movie

as John Dryden

1994
Dandelion Dead TV

as Henry Vaughan

1994
99-1 TV

as Oakwood

1993
Century Movie

as Mr. Reisner

1993
The Secret Rapture Movie

as Max Lopert

1993
Searching for Bobby Fischer Movie

as Poe's Teacher

1992
Chaplin Movie

as Ted the Drunk

1992
Adam Bede Movie

as Reverend Irwine

1991
Afraid of the Dark Movie

as Dan Burns

1991
30 Door Key Movie

as Prof. Pimco

1991
The Pope Must Die Movie

as The Camarlengo

1990
Lorna Doone Movie

as Sir Ensor Doone

1990
The Bonfire of the Vanities Movie

as Sir Gerald Moore

1990
The Children Movie

as Azariah Dobree

1990
Wings of Fame Movie

as Merrick

1989
Henry V Movie

as Auncient Pistol

1988
The Fruit Machine Movie

as Vincent

Photos 3

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday July 14, 1931 (64 years old)
Died November 12, 1995
Place of Birth Bristol, England, UK
Years Active 1956 - 2024
Popularity 0.7
Career Stats
84 Total Credits
56 Movie Roles
27 TV Roles
3 Photos