Robert Lindsay
Biography
Robert Lindsay Stevenson, professionally known as Robert Lindsay, is an English actor born on December 13, 1949, in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom. He is known for his work in television, stage, and musical theatre, including appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His television and stage roles include Wolfie Smith in Citizen Smith, Captain Pellew in Hornblower, and Ben Harper in My Family. Recognized for his acting career, he has achieved a total known credit count of 121. For his work, he has won a BAFTA, a Tony Award, and three Olivier Awards.
Career overview
Robert Lindsay Stevenson, known professionally as Robert Lindsay, is an English actor born on December 13, 1949, in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom. Throughout his career, he has established himself in both stage and television work, with notable appearances in musical theatre and with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His extensive television and acting credits total 121 known credits on the platform.
Among his well-known television and stage roles, he has portrayed Wolfie Smith in Citizen Smith, Captain Pellew in Hornblower, and Ben Harper in My Family. His performances across television and theatre have earned him industry recognition, including a BAFTA award, a Tony award, and three Olivier awards for his work.
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119 titles- Missed Call (2026)
- Generation Z (2024) as Morgan
- Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition (2023) as Narrator
- Sherwood (2022) as Franklin Warner
- Dodger Special: Christmas (2022) as William Lamb
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (2022) as Oberon
- Anything Goes (2021) as Moonface Martin
- The World's Most Beautiful Landscapes (2021) as Narrator
- Britain's Most Beautiful Landscapes (2021) as Narrator
- McDonald & Dodds (2020) as Max Crockett
- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) as King John
- Rembrandt: From the National Gallery, London and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (2018) as Narrator
- The Secret Life of Owls (2018) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Genius (2017) as Hermann Einstein
- Walks with My Dog (2017) as Self
- Tate Britain's Great Art Walks (2017) as Self
- Movie Musical Greats with Hugh Jackman (2017)
- The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl (2016) as Self
- Galavant (2015) as Chester Wormwood
- The Impressionists: And the Man Who Made Them (2015)
- Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) (2014) as Self
- Grace of Monaco (2014) as Aristotle Onassis
- Atlantis (2013) as Daedalus
- Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army (2013) as (archive footage)
- Spy (2011) as The Examiner
- Doctors and Nurses at War (2009)
- The Trial of Tony Blair (2007) as Tony Blair
- The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Extras (2005) as Robert Lindsay
- Jericho (2005) as D.I. Michael Jericho
- Gideon's Daughter (2005) as Sneath
- Space Race (2005) as Narrator (voice)
- Friends & Crocodiles (2005) as William Sneath
- A Very Social Secretary (2005) as Tony Blair
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self
- Wimbledon (2004) as Ian Frazier
- Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) as Bill Snibson (segment "Me and My Girl")
- Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection (2004) as Narrator (Voice)
- Seven Wonders of the Industrial World (2003) as Self - Narrator
- Hornblower: Loyalty (2003) as Admiral Sir Edward Pellew
- Hornblower: Duty (2003) as Admiral Sir Edward Pellew
- The Day the Earth was Born (2002) Presenter
- Don't Eat the Neighbours (2001) as Rabbit
- Hornblower: Retribution (2001) as Sir Edward Pellew
- Hornblower: Mutiny (2001) as Sir Edward Pellew
- Hawkins (2001) as Luke Hawkins
- My Family (2000) as Ben Harper
- Jack the Ripper: An On-Going Mystery (2000) as Narrator
- Castaway 2000 (2000) as Narrator (voice)
- Babies at 50 (2000) as Narrator
- Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings (2000) as Various Characters
- Trouble at the Big Top: Death of the Dome (2000) as Narrator
- Oliver Twist (1999) as Fagin
- Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999) as Captain Pellew
- Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters (1999) as Sir Edward Pellew
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Hornblower (1998) as Sir Edward Pellew
- Hornblower: The Even Chance (1998) as Captain Sir Edward Pellew
- Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant (1998) as Sir Edward Pellew
- Divorcing Jack (1998) as Michael Brinn
- Fierce Creatures (1997) as Sydney Lotterby
- Remember Me? (1997) as Jamie
- Brazen Hussies (1996) as Billy Bowman
- The Enchanted World of Brambly Hedge (1996) as Narrator (voice)
- The Office (1996) as Norman Platt
- Brambly Hedge: Autumn Story: Primrose's Stormy Night (1996) as Narrator
- Jake's Progress (1995) as Jamie Diadoni
- Trouble at the Top: Nightmare at Canary Wharf (1994) as Narrator
- The Wimbledon Poisoner (1994) as Henry Farr
- Genghis Cohn (1993) as Otto Schatz, Commissioner of Police
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as Pete
- The Job (1992) as Narrator (voice)
- G.B.H. (1991) as Michael Murray
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- Nightingales (1990) as Carter
- Strike It Rich (1990) as Bertram
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Glynn Fennell
- Employees From Hell (1989)
- Bosses From Hell (1989)
- Communicators From Hell (1989)
- Sales People from Hell (1989)
- Confessional (1989) as Thomas Kelly
- Bert Rigby, You're a Fool (1989) as Bert Rigby
- Teams from Hell (1989)
- Colleagues From Hell (1989)
- Screen Two (1985) as Otto Schatz
- Much Ado About Nothing (1984) as Benedick
- Royal Variety Performance 1984 (1984)
- Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle (1984) as Mickey Noades
- Natural World (1983)
- Give us a Break (1983) as Mickey Noades
- Cymbeline (1983) as Iachimo
- King Lear (1983) as Edmund
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Seconds Out (1981) as Pete Dodds
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (1981) as Lysander
- All's Well That Ends Well (1981) as First French Lord
- The Best of the Adventures (1981) as Tom (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Twelfth Night (1980) as Fabian
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978) as Fabian
- Citizen Smith (1977) as Wolfie Smith
- The Val Doonican Music Show (1977)
- Adventures of a Taxi Driver (1976) as Tom
- The Good Life (1975) as Reform School Youth
- Get Some In! (1975) as Jakey Smith
- Three for All (1975) as Tom
- The Crazy Kill (1975) as Policeman at Roadblock
- Centre Play (1973) as Toby
- Centre Play (1973) as Ken
- That'll Be The Day (1973) as Terry Sutcliffe
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Sam
- Omnibus (1967)
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner / Performer
- The BAFTA Awards (1949) as Self - Nominee
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
- Trouble at the Top: Century 105 FM Launch as Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Lindsay best known for?
Robert Lindsay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition (2023), Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), Genius (2017), Grace of Monaco (2014).
When and where was Robert Lindsay born?
Robert Lindsay was born on December 13, 1949 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Robert Lindsay have?
Robert Lindsay has accumulated over 119 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2026.
What is Robert Lindsay's background in cinema and television?
Robert Lindsay Stevenson, professionally known as Robert Lindsay, is an English actor born on December 13, 1949, in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom. He is known for his work in television, stage, and musical theatre, including appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company. His television and stage roles ...