Biography & Overview
Sir Patrick Stewart is an English actor known for his remarkable contributions to classical theatre, television and Hollywood cinema. Born on 13 July 1940 in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, he developed an interest in acting at a young age and began his professional career in theatre. His association with the Royal Shakespeare Company helped establish him as a respected performer of classical roles. Stewart achieved worldwide recognition for portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, a role he later reprised in several films and the series Star Trek: Picard. He also became internationally famous for playing Professor Charles Xavier, also known as Professor X, in the X-Men franchise. Beyond science fiction and superhero films, Stewart has appeared in numerous stage productions, television dramas, comedy programmes and animated projects. His performances in Shakespearean plays and his work in the entertainment industry earned him critical acclaim and a knighthood in 2010 for services to drama.
Playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek, Playing Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series, Shakespearean theatre performances, Voice acting in animated films and television, Playing Walter Blunt in Blunt Talk, Playing Bosley in Charlie's Angels, - Narration and audiobook performances,
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Sir Patrick Stewart
- Birthplace
- Mirfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
- Date of Birth
- July 12, 1940
- Date of Death
- October 27, 2026
- Caste / Ethnicity
- White British / English heritage
- Hobbies
- Theatre, Shakespeare, reading, acting, football, jigsaw puzzles and board games
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Alfred Stewart
- Mother
- Gladys Stewart (née Barrowclough)
- Spouse / Partner
- Sheila Falconer
- Spouse / Partner
- Wendy Neuss
- Spouse / Partner
- Sunny Ozell
- Child
- Daniel Stewart
- Child
- Sophie Stewart
- Brother
- Geoffrey Stewart
- Brother
- Trevor Stewart
- Ex. Girlfriend
- Jennifer Hetrick
Education & Qualifications
Professional acting training
Schools
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Crowlees Church of England Junior and Infants School
Mirfield, England
Mirfield Secondary Modern School
Mirfield, England
Career Milestones & Awards
1959 — Patrick Stewart made his professional acting debut in repertory theatre in Lincoln, England, in 1959. He subsequently worked with Manchester's Library Theatre before joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966. His early career was primarily focused on classical theatre, Shakespearean productions and British television.
Notable Works & Projects
Star Trek: Picard
2023Captain Jean-Luc Picard
The Kid Who Would Be King
2019Merlin
Logan
2017Professor Charles Xavier
The Emoji Movie
2017Voice of Poop.
Blunt Talk
2016Blunt Talk
Green Room
2015Darcy Banker
X-Men: Days of Future Past
2014Professor Charles Xavier.
The Wolverine
2013Professor Charles Xavier
Hamlet
2009Claudius
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
2009Professor Charles Xavier.
X-Men: The Last Stand
2006Professor Charles Xavier
X2: X-Men United
2003Professor Charles Xavier.
Star Trek: Nemesis
2002Jean-Luc Picard
X-Men
2000Professor Charles Xavier.
Charlie's Angels
2000John Bosley.
Moby Dick
1998Captain Ahab
Star Trek: Insurrection
1998Jean-Luc Picard
Star Trek: First Contact
1996Jean-Luc Picard
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1994Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
Star Trek Generations
1994Jean-Luc Picard
Lady Jane
1986Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk
Dune
1984Gurney Halleck
Smiley's People
1982Karla
Excalibur
1981King Leondegrance
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
1979Karla
I, Claudius
1976Sejanus
Fall of Eagles
1974Vladimir Lenin
American Dad!
Voice of Avery Bullock.
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm
- Eye Color
- Blue
Quick Facts & Trivia
- 1Patrick Stewart was born on 13 July 1940 in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England.
- 2His parents did not give him a middle name.
- 3He was the youngest of three sons.
- 4His mother, Gladys, worked as a weaver and textile worker.
- 5His father, Alfred, served in the British Army as a Regimental Sergeant Major.
- 6He developed an interest in acting at approximately 12 years of age.
- 7His English teacher, Cecil Dormand, encouraged him to study Shakespeare.
- 8His early introduction to Shakespeare included playing Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.
- 9He left school at the age of 15.
- 10Before becoming a full-time actor, he worked as a junior newspaper reporter and obituary writer.
- 11He also worked as a furniture salesman while saving money for drama training.
- 12He attended Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
- 13He made his professional acting debut in 1959.
- 14He joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966.
- 15He worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company for many years before becoming internationally famous on television.
- 16He made his Broadway debut in Peter Brook's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
- 17He was already an established Shakespearean actor before being cast as Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
- 18He initially hesitated about accepting the role of Captain Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
- 19He initially lost his hair during his late teens and eventually became known for his distinctive bald appearance.
- 20His role as Professor Charles Xavier made him a major figure in the superhero film genre.
