Stuart Wilson (actor)
| Stuart Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 December 1946 Guildford, Surrey, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1971 – present |
Stuart Wilson (born 25 December 1946) is an English actor.
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[edit] Early life
Wilson was born in Guildford, Surrey, to an RAF family, and consequently had a varied educational history. Having relocated to London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After leaving Royal Academy of Dramatic Art he played in theatres during 60s and 70s. He made his major roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, London's Royal Court Theatre, London's West End, Regional, Touring and many Fringe productions, most particularly at London's Bush Theatre.[1]
[edit] Career
Wilson got his first big break when chosen for the leading role of Johann Strauss II in the 1972 ITV costume drama The Strauss Family. He subsequently made many appearances on British television, his credits including Space: 1999, I, Claudius, The Sweeney, Return of the Saint, The Professionals, Tales of the Unexpected, The Old Men at the Zoo, The Jewel in the Crown, Prime Suspect, Hot Fuzz and Spooks. His biggest success was as Alan Stewart in the 1979 thriller serial Running Blind.
[edit] Film credits
As a more mature actor, Wilson successfully made the transition to Hollywood, often playing villains. His film credits include Wetherby, Lethal Weapon 3, No Escape, The Age of Innocence, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, Death and the Maiden, and The Mask of Zorro. He also starred in the following television movies: Coins in the Fountain (1990) and Princess of Thieves (2001).
[edit] References
- ^ Imdb.com - Biography for Stuart Wilson Retrieved 8th of May 2011
