Among the many honours that have come Patrick Stewart's way is the rare distinction of having an Amnesty International human rights scholarship named after him.
When he started out on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Stewart was largely unknown and dubbed as 'a British Shakespeare actor'. Six years later, in 1993, he was voted the Most Bodacious Male Actor on television.
The sci-fi television shows Doctor Who and Red Dwarf are among his all-time favourites.
Stewart was initially considered for the role of Willy Wonka in the 2005 movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The role eventually went to Johnny Depp.
Stewart is a huge fan of the British surreal comedy group Monty Python.
Not being able to become a part of the Harry Potter movies is one of Stewart’s biggest regrets.
His marriage to Sunny Ozell was officiated by his best friend and colleague, Ian McKellen.
The sci-fi television shows Doctor Who and Red Dwarf are among his all-time favourites.
Besides movies and documentaries, Stewart has also lent his voice to several video games, the most notable among which are the Star Trek and the X-Men video game series. Castlevania, Lego Universe, The Sims Medieval and Forgotten Realms are some of the other popular games he has been a part of.
Besides movies and documentaries, Stewart has also lent his voice to several video games, the most notable among which are the Star Trek and the X-Men video game series. Castlevania, Lego Universe, The Sims Medieval and Forgotten Realms are some of the other popular games he has been a part of.
Besides movies and documentaries, Stewart has also lent his voice to several video games, the most notable among which are the Star Trek and the X-Men video game series. Castlevania, Lego Universe, The Sims Medieval and Forgotten Realms are some of the other popular games he has been a part of.
A self-confessed socialist and a member of Britain’s Labour party, Stewart is known for being vocal about his political opinions. He has been an active campaigner for civil liberties, and is a supporter of the British Humanist Association. In 2011, Stewart made the headlines when he voiced his support for Dignity in Dying, a campaign which advocates the right to euthanasia.
The actor has came out in strong support of women’s rights on a number of occasions, and has collaborated with Amnesty International in their campaign against domestic violence.
The actor has came out in strong support of women’s rights on a number of occasions, and has collaborated with Amnesty International in their campaign against domestic violence.
Racing and football are among the chief passions of the actor. He has served as the president of Huddersfield Town A.F.C.’s Development Squad and Academy. Stewart also holds a Motor Sports Association Competition License, and has participated in the Celebrity Challenge Race division of the Silverstone Classic Motor Racing Festival.