Sir Patrick Stewart was an English actor with a rich career in showbiz spanning six decades. He gave us some of the most iconic roles and performances in his lifetime, and picking just a few is impossible. But we are doing the impossible by picking his 5 best movies and TV shows from his long and illustrious career. Keep scrolling for the deets.
Stewart is best known for his Star Trek and X-Men roles. He won several prestigious honors, including two Laurence Oliver Awards and a Grammy. Stewart also received nominations for a Tony Award, three Golden Globes, four Emmy Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for his contributions to drama.
Sir Patrick Stewart’s top movies and TV shows to watch
Sir Patrick Stewart has an illustrious filmography that showcases the remarkable versatility of his career, spanning science fiction, superhero adventures, psychological horror, and emotionally layered dramas. Some of the names might even surprise you, and one among them is 1984’s Dune. Before, Josh Brolin appeared in this role in Denis Villeneuve‘s films; Stewart appeared in this role in the original Dune movie.
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Here are our top 5 movies of Sir Patrick Stewart
1. Logan (2017) – One of his finest performances, showcasing a vulnerable, aging Professor X in an emotionally powerful story.
2. Green Room (2015) – A chilling departure from his usual roles, with Stewart delivering a menacing performance as a neo-Nazi leader.
3. Star Trek: First Contact (1996) – A standout performance as Jean-Luc Picard, balancing leadership, emotion, and action.
4. Dune (1984) – Memorable as Gurney Halleck in David Lynch’s cult science-fiction adaptation.
5. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) – A compelling return as Professor X in one of the franchise’s most acclaimed installments.
Besides films, the late actor left his mark in television as well. He lent his voice to many popular TV shows, including Family Guy and American Dad! But we are leaving out his voice roles from our top picks.
Check out our top 5 TV Shows of the X-Men star.
1. Star Trek: The Next Generation – Patrick Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard, the commanding officer of the USS Enterprise-D.
2. Star Trek: Picard – He reprised his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard, exploring the character’s later years.
3. I, Claudius – He portrayed Sejanus, the ambitious commander of the Praetorian Guard.
4. Moby Dick – He played Captain Ahab, the obsessive whaling ship commander.
5. Blunt Talk – He starred as Walter Blunt, a British news presenter navigating American television.
More about the late actor
Sir Patrick Stewart passed away at 86 on Wednesday, but he has left behind a rich legacy. His last on-screen appearance will be as Professor Charles Xavier in Avengers: Doomsday. The Marvel biggie, Avengers: Doomsday, will be released on December 18.
For more such updates, check out Hollywood News.
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