Stephen Boyd
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 4, 1931 in Glengormley, Northern Ireland, UK
- Died
- June 2, 1977
- Active Years
- 1944–2022 (79 Years)
- Total Credits
- 64 credits in database
Biography
Stephen Boyd was a Northern Irish/American stage and screen actor. He joined the Ulster Group Theatre as a teenager and learned the tasks of the theatre. In 1956, he toured North America performing in the lead role of Stanley Kowalski in a production of "A Streetcar Named Desire". Boyd appeared in around 60 feature films, with one of his most notable roles being in the 1959 film "Ben-Hur". He was born on July 4, 1931, in Glengormley, Northern Ireland, UK, and died on June 2, 1977, at the age of 45.
Career overview
Stephen Boyd was a stage and screen actor who began his career at a young age. As a teenager, he joined the Ulster Group Theatre, where he learned the tasks of the theatre. In 1956, he toured North America performing in the lead role of Stanley Kowalski in a production of "A Streetcar Named Desire".
Boyd appeared in around 60 feature films throughout his career. One of his most notable roles was in the 1959 film "Ben-Hur". This film is often cited as one of his most notable performances.
Boyd's extensive filmography showcases his versatility as an actor. He appeared in a wide range of films, although specific details about his roles and the nature of his performances are not provided in the available information.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies (2022) as Self - (archive footage)
- Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- The Bible According to Hollywood (1994) as Self
- Hunter (1977)
- Women in Hospital (1977) as Prof. Overhoff, Chefarzt
- Lady Dracula (1977) as Dracula
- The Squeeze (1977) as Vic
- Montana Trap (1976) as Bill Ardisson
- The Treasure of Jamaica Reef (1975) as Hugo Graham
- The Lives of Jenny Dolan (1975) as Joe Rossiter
- Carter's Army (1975) as Capt. Beau Carter
- One Man Against the Organization (1975) as Inspector Stephen McCormick
- The Left Hand of the Law (1975) as Lanza
- Key West (1973) as Steve Cutler
- The Man Called Noon (1973) as Rimes
- Those Dirty Dogs! (1973) as Cpt. Chadwood Willer
- The Big Game (1973) as Leyton van Dyk
- One Billion for a Blonde (1972) as León Urrutía, joyero
- The Hands of Cormac Joyce (1972) as Cormac Joyce
- Of Men and Women (1972) as Host
- Hannie Caulder (1971) as The Preacher (uncredited)
- Kill! (1971) as Brad Killian
- The Devil with Seven Faces (1971) as Dave Barton
- Once Upon a Wheel (1971) as Self
- The Great Swindle (1971) as Arturo
- Marta (1971) as Miguel
- African Story (1971) as Arnold Tiller
- Slaves (1969) as MacKay
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Daniel Costigan
- Shalako (1968) as Bosky Fulton
- Assignment K (1968) as Philip Scott
- The Caper of the Golden Bulls (1967) as Peter Churchman
- The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) as Nimrod
- Fantastic Voyage (1966) as Grant
- The Oscar (1966) as Frank Fane
- The Poppy Is Also a Flower (1966) as Benson
- Genghis Khan (1965) as Yamuga
- The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964) as Livius
- The Third Secret (1964) as Alex Stedman
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
- Imperial Venus (1962) as Jules de Canouville
- Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962) as Sam Rawlins
- The Inspector (1962) as Peter Jongman
- The Big Gamble (1961) as Vic Brennan
- Ben-Hur (1959) as Messala
- Woman Obsessed (1959) as Fred Carter
- The Best of Everything (1959) as Mike Rice
- The Bravados (1958) as Bill Zachary
- The Night Heaven Fell (1958) as Lambert
- Seven Waves Away (1957) as Will McKinley
- Island in the Sun (1957) as Euan Templeton
- Seven Thunders (1957) as Dave
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- The Man Who Never Was (1956) as Patrick O'Reilly
- A Hill in Korea (1956) as Pvt. Sims
- An Alligator Named Daisy (1955) as Albert O'Shannon
- Lilacs in the Spring (1954) as Beaumont's Poolside Companion (uncredited)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Bud Austin
- The Limping Man (1953) as Airport Traveller (Uncredited)
- Black 13 (1953) as Policeman (uncredited)
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Cormac Joyce
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Winner
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stephen Boyd best known for?
Stephen Boyd is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Emanuelle in America (1977), As Bruxas (1970), The Treasure of Jamaica Reef (1975), Carter's Army (1975).
When and where was Stephen Boyd born?
Stephen Boyd was born on July 4, 1931 in Glengormley, Northern Ireland, UK. They passed away on June 2, 1977.
How many credits does Stephen Boyd have?
Stephen Boyd has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2022.
What is Stephen Boyd's background in cinema and television?
Stephen Boyd was a Northern Irish/American stage and screen actor. He joined the Ulster Group Theatre as a teenager and learned the tasks of the theatre. In 1956, he toured North America performing in the lead role of Stanley Kowalski in a production of "A Streetcar Named Desire". Boyd appeared in around 60 feature fil...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Cormac Joyce — aged about 19
- Hunter (1977) — aged about 45
- Ben-Hur (1959) as Messala — aged about 27
- Seven Waves Away (1957) as Will McKinley — aged about 25
- Once Upon a Wheel (1971) as Self — aged about 39
- The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) as Nimrod — aged about 34
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