Sir Patrick Stewart is one of the most accomplished actors of all time. His career has spanned seven decades featuring appearances on stage and screen. From plays to television shows to movies to video games, Sir Patrick Stewart has done it all in the world of acting.
One of his most famous roles is that of Starfleet Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and its accompanying movies. For a generation of Americans, it is the role that defines him. But his varied filmography shows he is more than just a science fiction legend.
10 Henry Gray in Lady Jane
Stewart brings a presence to any role he plays. That is demonstrated remarkably well in his turn as Henry Gray, the first Duke of Suffolk and father to Jane in the film Lady Jane. After Jane Gray is instilled as the new ruler of England, her counsel abandons her and a new princess takes the throne, imprisoning Jane and the man who fought to put her in power.
Stewart, as her father Henry, leads a rebellion in an attempt to put his daughter back on the throne. Stewart shines as a rebellion leader, even if his rebellion ultimately fails. In the end, Lady Jane, Henry Gray, and the man who put her on the throne are executed by the new queen.
9 King Richard I in Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Sir Patrick Stewart in a Mel Brooks movie may seem like a stretch, but when he's playing one of the most legendary kings in English history, it works. Stewart shows up at the end of the film as King Richard returning from the crusades and taking back the throne from his brother Prince John.
Stewart delivers his lines like the master Thespian he is, even when he's announcing that all the toilets in the kingdom will be known as "Johns." This is a perfect example of a comedy being heightened by bringing in a serious actor to play one role seriously even if the rest of the film is comedic.
8 Dr. Jonas in Conspiracy Theory
This political action thriller follows a taxi driver, played by Mel Gibson, who is convinced many world events are triggered by government conspiracies. Stewart plays CIA psychiatrist Dr. Jonas who elaborate conspiracy to kill the taxi driver before he exposes the conspiracies. Meanwhile, another government agency is using Jerry to bring down Dr. Jonas.
Sir Patrick Stewart comes across as a hero so often, it's odd seeing him as the unquestionable villain. But, as always, Stewart brings his depth, emotional range, and charm to a challenging role and is completely believable as an evil CIA doctor.
7 Pharaoh Seti in The Prince of Egypt
Dreamworks brings the story of Moses from the Bible to the screen in The Prince of Egypt. Stewart plays Seti, the pharaoh at the beginning of the film and the adoptive father of Moses. Seti attempts genocide against the Hebrews and enslaves those he allows to live.
Seti is evil, but even an evil pharaoh needs some gravitas and Sir Patrick Stewart has gravitas in spades. He brings strength and power to the evil ruler, setting Moses on the path to be the hero of the story.
6 The Great Prince in Bambi 2
Another voice role for Sir Patrick Stewart was as he took on the role of The Great Prince in Bambi 2. In the original film, the Great Prince of the forest was identified as Bambi's father. In the straight-to-video sequel, we see how the Great Prince raised Bambi after the death of his mother.
It's not one of his better films, but he still shines in the role of the father who is now raising a child and trying to protect him from death.
5 William Shakespeare in Gnomeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare may be the most well-known British author of all time, so it makes sense that someone as accomplished as Sir Patrick Stewart would play him at some point. In the film, Shakespeare is merely a statue that helps guide Gnomeo on his path.
As this film was clearly set up to make Romeo and Juliet appropriate for children, it's understandable there wouldn't be much of Shakespeare. But, when Stewart voices Shakespeare, he steals every scene he's in.
4 Narrator in Ted
Another comedy where Sir Patrick Stewart is both out of place and perfect for the film is Ted. He provides the narration for the comedy starring Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane. MacFarlane is known for his wild voices, so it takes someone of Stewart's talent to shine in a simple voiceover role.
It's another case of Stewart's well-known serious demeanor making the role in the comedy even funnier. Few can pull this off the way Sir Patrick Stewart can.
3 Harris in Christmas Eve
This unusual film is one of the few holiday movies starring Sir Patrick Stewart. The film tells the stories of the various characters who get trapped in one of six different elevators.
The film is quite the departure from Stewart's regular roles. But, as the group of New Yorkers is trapped with nowhere to go and no one else to interact with, they all learn to grow together.
2 John Bosley in Charlie's Angels
In the third film in the Charlie's Angels franchise, Stewart takes over for Bill Murray in the role of Bosley, Charlie's original assistant. He's a senior operative in this department of super spies, but this time Bosley is not one of the good guys.
Sir Patrick Stewart's version of John Bosley is frustrated he was passed over when Charlie passed away. He has been setting up a secret network within the agency to take over. While not a loved iteration of the film, Stewart perfectly plays the duplicitous Bosley.
1 Poop Emoji in The Emoji Movie
Few films illicit the response that this film does. Many viewers still question why Sir Patrick Stewart would take any role in this film, much less the Poop Emoji role. But, is there anyone who can make poop as well-mannered as Sir Patrick Stewart?
This film didn't do well with critics or audiences, but there's no denying that the Poop Emoji is a far cry from Captain Jean-Luc Picard.