Brian Blessed

Movie Actor

Birthday October 9, 1936

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Mexborough, England

Age 88 years old

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About

Prolific English television and voice actor who became known for lending his voice to films such as Tarzan and Star Wars: Episode I. He has also voiced characters on several television shows, including Family Guy, Peppa Pig, and Danger Mouse. 

Before Fame

He had to start working to help support his family when he was 14. He made his debut in Asterix the Gaul as the voice of Caous.

Trivia

He played Edward the Confessor in the 1997 film Macbeth, as well as the Ghost of Hamlet's Father in the 1996 film Hamlet.

Family Life

He married Hildegarde Neil in 1978. He has two daughters, Kathy and Rosalinde. 

Associated With

He acted with Kevin Costner in the 1991 film, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.