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Acting
Robert Stephens
Robert Stephens is best known for Inspector Morse, The Storyteller: Greek Myths, Holocaust and War and Remembrance. Robert Stephens was born on July 14, 1931. Robert Stephens died on November 12, 1995 at the age of 64.
- Born
- July 14, 1931
- Place of birth
- Bristol, England, UK
- Died
- November 12, 1995 (64 years old)
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
Filmography
- 1994Dandelion DeadHenry Vaughan
- 199499-1Commander Oakwood
- 1991The Storyteller: Greek MythsHades
- 1991In My DefenceSir Roger Casement
- 1988War and RemembranceKarl Rahm
- 1987Inspector MorseSir Wilfred Mulryne
- 1987Lizzie's Pictures
- 1987Fortunes of WarBill Castlebar
- 1986Hell's BellsBishop Godfrey Hethercote
- 1986Unnatural CausesVince
- 1985The MysteriesPontius Pilate / Herod
- 1984The Box of DelightsAbner Brown
- 1983Tales Out of SchoolVic Griffiths
- 1983By the Sword DividedSir Ralph Winter
- 1983StudioLyndsay
- 1982The Year of the FrenchGeorge Moore
- 1982Anyone for Denis?
- 1981The Search for Alexander the GreatDarius of Persia
- 1981Celebrity PlayhouseCharles Appleby
- 1980Lady KillersSir Edward Marshall Hall, K.C.
- 1980A Question of GuiltEdward Clarke QC
- 1979MinderPercy
- 1978HolocaustUncle Kurt Dorf
- 1974QB VIIRobert Highsmith
- 1974PlayhouseWarburton
- 1973Vienna 1900
- 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesMax Carrados
- 1967ITV PlayhouseThe Duke of Bristol
- 1966NET PlayhouseMark Anthony
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthMark Antony
- 1964Theatre 625Stephen
- 1963ChanningPaddy Riordan
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Robert Stephens been in?
Robert Stephens is best known for Inspector Morse, The Storyteller: Greek Myths, Holocaust and War and Remembrance.
When was Robert Stephens born?
Robert Stephens was born on July 14, 1931. (Bristol, England, UK)
How old is Robert Stephens?
Robert Stephens died on November 12, 1995 at the age of 64.
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