A life in pictures
Summary
Sir Patrick Stewart, the British actor known for Shakespeare roles and major science-fiction franchises, died at his home in Los Angeles at age 86. His career spanned more than seven decades, including roles as Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films.Key Facts
- Stewart was born in Yorkshire in 1940 and grew up in a poor family.
- A schoolteacher introduced him to Shakespeare and encouraged him to act.
- He appeared in the 1970 production of Two Gentlemen of Verona and the 1976 BBC series I, Claudius.
- Stewart began playing Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987.
- He played Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series, beginning in 2000.
- His honors included a Grammy and two Laurence Olivier Awards; he was also nominated for a Tony, Golden Globes and Emmys.
- Queen Elizabeth II knighted Stewart in 2010.
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