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Robert Stephens

Jul 14, 1931 - Nov 12, 1995 (64 years old) in Bristol, England, UK

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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Known For

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BBC Play of the Month
Mark Antony
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Minder
Percy
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Tony Awards
Self - Presenter
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The BBC Television Shakespeare
Polixenes
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Inspector Morse
Sir Wilfred Mulryne
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Cleopatra
Germanicus
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The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Max Carrados
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Romeo and Juliet
the Prince
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The Bonfire of the Vanities
Sir Gerald Moore
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Holocaust
Uncle Kurt Dorf

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