Robert Stephens
1931–1995 · 15 titles in the catalogue
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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Their work
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Empire of the Sun1987as Mr. Lockwood
Chaplin1992as Ted the Drunk
Cleopatra1963as Germanicus
Romeo and Juliet1968as the Prince
Searching for Bobby Fischer1993as Poe's Teacher
The Duellists1977as Brigadier-General Treillard
The Bonfire of the Vanities1990as Sir Gerald Moore
Henry V1989as Auncient Pistol
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes1970as Sherlock Holmes
Inspector Morse1987as Sir Wilfred Mulryne
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie1969as Teddy Lloyd
The Shout1978as Chief Medical Officer
A Taste of Honey1961as Peter Smith
The Storyteller: Greek Myths1991as Hades
The Pope Must Die1991as The Camarlengo
