Robert Stephens
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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| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 6.256 |
| Birthday | 1931-07-14 |
| Place of Birth | Bristol, England, UK |
| Also Known As |
1982
Anyone for Denis
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
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Travels with My Aunt
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The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
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Romeo and Juliet
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A Taste of Honey
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Searching for Bobby Fischer
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Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment
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Chaplin
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The Asphyx
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Ada in the Jungle
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Lunch Hour
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Pirates of Tortuga
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High Season
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1990
Lorna Doone
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The Inspector
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The Inspector
1981
The Games of Countess Dolingen
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The Games of Countess Dolingen
1961
The Queen's Guards
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American Roulette
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One Fine Day
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1993
The Secret Rapture
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1960
Circle of Deception
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Circle of Deception
1987
Empire of the Sun
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Empire of the Sun
1983
Birth of a Nation
7.1/6
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Birth of a Nation
1990
Wings of Fame
6.7/18
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Wings of Fame
1993
Century
5.4/5
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Century
1992
Adam Bede
7.3/13
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Much Ado About Nothing
5/1
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1988
The Fruit Machine
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1971
A Midsummer Night's Dream
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1967
Ten Days That Shook the World
6.2/4
An epic presentation of the turbulent days leading to the Russian Revolution. Based on the classic work by John Reed, this important documentary makes...
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1968
Horizontal Hold
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Puccini
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Julius Caesar
8/1
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The Winter's Tale
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Cleopatra
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Ill Fares the Land
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1978
The Shout
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1980
The Executioner
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The Executioner
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Nothing Like a Dame
6.9/51
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Nothing Like a Dame
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The Bonfire of the Vanities
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After his mistress runs over a black teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotlight; A down-and-out reporter breaks the story and...
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The Bonfire of the Vanities
1980
Hesther for Example
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Cousin, W. Clifford Mill, ran a dirty postcard business; which brings Paul to the country in search of a profitable afternoon. Hesther knows the value...
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