Biography
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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Filmography
Cast Credits
Dame Maggie Smith - A Celebration
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2024
Nothing Like a Dame
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2018
England, My England
Character: John Dryden
MOVIE • 1995
Dandelion Dead
Character: Henry Vaughan
TV • 1994
99-1
Character: Oakwood
TV • 1994
Century
Character: Mr. Reisner
MOVIE • 1993
The Secret Rapture
Character: Max Lopert
MOVIE • 1993
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Character: Poe's Teacher
MOVIE • 1993
Chaplin
Character: Ted the Drunk
MOVIE • 1992
Adam Bede
Character: Reverend Irwine
MOVIE • 1992
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
Character: Hades
TV • 1991
Afraid of the Dark
Character: Dan Burns
MOVIE • 1991
30 Door Key
Character: Prof. Pimco
MOVIE • 1991
The Pope Must Die
Character: The Camarlengo
MOVIE • 1991
Lorna Doone
Character: Sir Ensor Doone
MOVIE • 1990
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Character: Sir Gerald Moore
MOVIE • 1990
The Children
Character: Azariah Dobree
MOVIE • 1990
Wings of Fame
Character: Merrick
MOVIE • 1990
Henry V
Character: Auncient Pistol
MOVIE • 1989
The Fruit Machine
Character: Vincent
MOVIE • 1988
Crew
