Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart (born 13 July 1940) is a British actor and voice artist. He has had a long career in theatre, television, film, and radio drama; he is most widely known for his role as Jean-Luc Picard on the popular TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994).

Early life and stage work

Stewart was born in Mirfield, West Riding of Yorkshire. His mother Gladys was a weaver and his father Alfred worked at the local coal mine. After finishing school at 18 years old he joined an amateur dramatic society where he found great success as both an actor and director before enrolling in London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art to study professionally. Soon after graduating from RADA in 1966 he began working with several regional theater companies including the Prospect Theatre Company which toured repertory theaters across England performing plays by classic authors such as Shakespeare’s King Lear or Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land. During this time period Patrick performed some of his best theatrical roles alongside actors like Ian McKellen who later became close friends with him even appearing together onstage multiple times over their careers..

Film & Television Career In 1975 Stewart landed one of his first major parts on television playing Claudius opposite Derek Jacobi’s Hamlet on BBC2—this performance earned him two BAFTA nominations for Best Actor in 1977/78 season making him only 1st person ever nominated twice during that season!. Around same time also started taking up movie roles starting off small but soon earning larger more prominent supporting ones like Gurney Halleck 1984 adaptation David Lynch Dune (1984), Maximilian Robinson X-Men Franchise(2000–2014)& Captin Ahab Moby Dick miniseries 1998.. Finally after decades hard work finally got lead role deserved when casted iconic Jean Luc Picard character STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION 1987 which ran until 1994 made household name worldwide!… Even post show continued take tv projects landing title part ITV detective mystery show Blunt 2007 2010 then breaking onto Broadway 2012 originatingrole Prospero Tempest winning Tony Award 2014 Outstanding Performance Leading Male Category…..

Voice Work & Later Life Throughout 2000s’ been busy lending voice various animated films documentaries video games etc along continuing act live action movies…. Recently returned helm another iteration Starfleet Captain next installment Jj Abrams ST DISCOVERY set premier 2020 CBS all access streaming service… Aside acting heavily involved charity works hosting fundraisers promoting animal rights causes UNICEF humanitarian aid programs……. Outside spotlight enjoys cooking reading writing spending quality family members near homes Sussex England France…… In 2018 knighted Queen Elizabeth II recognition contributions arts media Great Britain……