Patrick Stewart - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 13, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Age | 85 |
| Birthplace | Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Patrick Stewart's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Star Trek: The Next Generation, X-Men film series, classical Shakespearean theatre performances |
Intro
Patrick Stewart is a renowned British actor and producer best known for his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and Professor Charles Xavier in the 'X-Men' film series. With a career spanning over six decades, Stewart is highly respected for his distinguished work in television, film, and, notably, as a classically trained Shakespearean stage actor.
Early Life & Background
Patrick Stewart was born in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England. He grew up in a working-class family and developed an interest in drama at an early age, participating in local theatre. Stewart trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School before beginning his professional acting career.
Career Highlights
- Starring as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' (1987–1994) and its related films.
- Portraying Professor Charles Xavier in the 'X-Men' film franchise (2000–2017).
- Longstanding member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing major Shakespearean roles such as Macbeth, Prospero, and King Lear.
- Reprising his iconic Star Trek role in 'Star Trek: Picard' (2020–2023).
- Appointed Knight Bachelor by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama (2010).
Trivia
- Patrick Stewart was diagnosed with hair loss at a young age and has been bald since his late teens.
- He is a passionate advocate for domestic violence victims and works with related charities due to his personal experiences growing up.
- Stewart is an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
- He became a naturalized United States citizen in 2019.
FAQs
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Patrick Stewart is 85 years old.
Patrick Stewart was born the 13 July 1940.
Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About July 13th, 1940, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 13th, 1940 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford
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Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Stewart
- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Patrick-Stewart
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001772/
- https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2017/patrick-stewart-in-conversation/
- https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/feb/02/patrick-stewart-i-still-have-nightmares-about-my-father