Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1940-07-13
- Born Place: Mirfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Also Known As:
Sir Patrick Hewes Stewart, Σερ Πάτρικ Στιούαρτ, 패트릭 스튜어트, 帕特里克·斯图尔特, 派崔克·史都華, แพทริค สจ๊วต, پاتریک استوارت
Patrick Stewart
Sir Patrick Stewart is an English actor renowned for his distinguished career in theatre, television, and film. Born on July 13, 1940, in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, Stewart's early life was marked by hardship, including exposure to domestic violence. He found solace in acting, joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966, where he honed his craft over 16 years. His television debut occurred in 1967 on Coronation Street, and he gained further recognition with roles in I, Claudius (1976) and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979). Stewart achieved international fame portraying Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994), a role he reprised in subsequent films and the series Star Trek: Picard (2020–2023). He also portrayed Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series from 2000 to 2017, becoming the longest-serving live-action Marvel superhero, a record he reclaimed in 2022. In addition to his screen work, Stewart has been a prominent voice in advocacy, particularly for domestic violence awareness. He became a patron of the UK charity Refuge in 2007, inspired by his own experiences with his father's abuse. Stewart has actively supported campaigns for public inquiries into police responses to domestic violence and has participated in fundraising appeals to maintain refuge services. Stewart's contributions to the arts and society have been widely recognized. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2001 and knighted in 2010 for services to drama. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1996 and has been honored with honorary degrees from several universities. In 2023, Stewart published his memoir, Making It So, reflecting on his life from his Yorkshire upbringing to his Hollywood stardom. The book offers insights into his personal and professional journey, including his experiences in Shakespearean theatre and his iconic roles in science fiction.
