Robert Stephens
ActingAbout Robert Stephens
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. Description above partly from the Wikipedia article Robert Stephens, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Stephens reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Robert Stephens's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Stephens remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Winter's Tale, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Robert Stephens Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Stephens's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Stephens.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dame Maggie Smith - A Celebration | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Nothing Like a Dame | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | England, My England | John Dryden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Century | Mr. Reisner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Secret Rapture | Max Lopert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Searching for Bobby Fischer | Poe's Teacher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Chaplin | Ted the Drunk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Adam Bede | Reverend Irwine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Afraid of the Dark | Dan Burns | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | 30 Door Key | Prof. Pimco | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Pope Must Die | The Camarlengo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Lorna Doone | Sir Ensor Doone | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Bonfire of the Vanities | Sir Gerald Moore | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Children | Azariah Dobree | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Wings of Fame | Merrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Henry V | Auncient Pistol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Fruit Machine | Vincent | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Testimony | Vsevolod Meyerhold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Ada in the Jungle | Lord Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | American Roulette | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Empire of the Sun | Mr. Lockwood | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | High Season | Konstantinis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Comrades | James Frampton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Puccini | Giacomo Puccini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Birth of a Nation | Vic Griffiths | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Games of Countess Dolingen | Le professeur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Search for Alexander the Great | Darius of Persia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Winter's Tale | Polixenes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | One Fine Day | Welby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Shout | Chief Medical Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | At Night All Cats Are Crazy | Charles Watson | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Duellists | Brigadier-General Treillard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Luther | Johann von Eck | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Travels with My Aunt | Ercole Visconti | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Asphyx | Sir Hugo Cunningham | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes | Sherlock Holmes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Julius Caesar | Mark Antony | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie | Teddy Lloyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Romeo and Juliet | the Prince | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Much Ado About Nothing | Benedick | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ten Days That Shook the World | Lenin | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment | Charles Napier | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Cleopatra | Germanicus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Small World of Sammy Lee | Gerry Sullivan | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Inspector | Dickens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lunch Hour | Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Queen's Guards | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Taste of Honey | Peter Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Pirates of Tortuga | Henri Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Circle of Deception | Capt. Stein | Average | Similar → |
Robert Stephens - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Stephens?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Stephens is "The Winter's Tale" with a rating of 9.3/10.
How many movies has Robert Stephens acted in?
Robert Stephens has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Stephens?
Other notable films include "Julius Caesar", "Empire of the Sun", and "Birth of a Nation".