Patrick Stewart performed on stage and screen reaching fans of Shakespeare, sci-fi and action
Patrick Stewart was both a staple of the British stage and a global star known for his role in Star Trek and X-Men. As Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Stewart reached millions worldwide.
The Guardian associate film editor Andrew Pulver reflects on his career and legacy, from stage to sci-fi
Patrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor and acclaimed thespian, dies aged 86
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For huge numbers of people, I will always be Jean-Luc Picard. ... We created an admirable individual."
Before he shot to Star Trek superstardom, a young Patrick Stewart toured Australia as an ensemble actor. His love for theatre never waned.
Stewart, who died Oct. 28, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before becoming famous as Star Trek's Picard. Critic David Bianculli has a tribute, and we listen back to a 2020 interview.
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