• Patrick Hewes Stewart is a well-respected film, television and stage actor whose nearly fifty year career has seen him play a wide range of roles in a variety of mediums. Perhaps best known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard on the television show The Next Generation and Professor X in the X-Men movie franchise, Stewart studied theater with the Royal Shakespeare Company before transitioning into film and television.

• 1. Born: July 13, 1940
  2. Birthplace: Mirfield, England
  3. Emmy Nominations: 3
  4. Golden Globe Nominations: 2
  5. Known For: Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek
  6. Received the "Sexiest Man on Television" award from TV Guide in 1992
  7. Briefly considered a lawsuit against the television show Red Dwarf after thinking it was a rip-off of [[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]

• Quotes

  • "It was almost entirely a blessing. It introduced me to a world I never expected to be a part of — celebrity, fame, financial success. It also gave me the chance to work with the finest group of people I've ever known." - Speaking about working on The Next Generation

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