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Robert Lindsay

Bio: Robert Lindsay Stevenson (born 13 December 1949), better known as Robert Lindsay, is an English actor known for his stage and television work, including appearances with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and in musical theatre, and his roles as Wolfie Smith in Citizen Smith, Captain Pellew in Hornblower and Ben Harper in My Family. He has won a BAFTA, a Tony Award and three Olivier Awards for his work
Born: Tue, Dec 13 1949
Birthplace: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK
Robert Lindsay is 74 years old
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Poster of Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition
Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition
Robert Lindsay was
73 in Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Apr 18 2023
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Robert Lindsay was
73 in A Midsummer Night's Dream
as 'Oberon'.
Fri, Dec 23 2022
Poster of Dodger Special: Christmas
Dodger Special: Christmas
Robert Lindsay was
72 in Dodger Special: Christmas
as 'William Lamb'.
Sun, Dec 04 2022
Poster of Anything Goes
Anything Goes
Robert Lindsay was
71 in Anything Goes
as 'Moonface Martin'.
Sun, Nov 28 2021
Poster of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Robert Lindsay was
69 in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
as 'King John'.
Wed, Oct 16 2019
Poster of Rembrandt: From the National Gallery, London and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Rembrandt: From the National Gallery, London and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Robert Lindsay was
68 in Rembrandt: From the National Gallery, London and Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Oct 09 2018
Poster of Movie Musical Greats with Hugh Jackman
Movie Musical Greats with Hugh Jackman
Robert Lindsay was
68 in Movie Musical Greats with Hugh Jackman
Fri, Dec 22 2017
Poster of The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl
The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl
Robert Lindsay was
66 in The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl
as 'Self'.
Thu, Aug 04 2016
Poster of The Impressionists: And the Man Who Made Them
The Impressionists: And the Man Who Made Them
Robert Lindsay was
65 in The Impressionists: And the Man Who Made Them
Thu, May 28 2015
Poster of Grace of Monaco
Grace of Monaco
Robert Lindsay was
64 in Grace of Monaco
as 'Aristotle Onassis'.
Tue, Apr 22 2014
Poster of The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
Robert Lindsay was
57 in The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 03 2007
Poster of The Trial of Tony Blair
The Trial of Tony Blair
Robert Lindsay was
57 in The Trial of Tony Blair
as 'Tony Blair'.
Mon, Jan 15 2007
Poster of Gideon's Daughter
Gideon's Daughter
Robert Lindsay was
55 in Gideon's Daughter
as 'Sneath'.
Fri, Oct 21 2005
Poster of A Very Social Secretary
A Very Social Secretary
Robert Lindsay was
55 in A Very Social Secretary
as 'Tony Blair'.
Mon, Oct 10 2005
Poster of Friends & Crocodiles
Friends & Crocodiles
Robert Lindsay was
55 in Friends & Crocodiles
as 'William Sneath'.
Sun, Aug 28 2005
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Robert Lindsay was
54 in Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as 'Bill Snibson (segment "Me and My Girl")'.
Tue, Oct 26 2004
Poster of Wimbledon
Wimbledon
Robert Lindsay was
54 in Wimbledon
as 'Ian Frazier'.
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection
Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection
Robert Lindsay was
54 in Brambly Hedge: Classic Collection
as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Hornblower: Duty
Hornblower: Duty
Robert Lindsay was
53 in Hornblower: Duty
as 'Admiral Sir Edward Pellew'.
Mon, Jan 06 2003
Poster of Hornblower: Loyalty
Hornblower: Loyalty
Robert Lindsay was
53 in Hornblower: Loyalty
as 'Admiral Sir Edward Pellew'.
Sun, Jan 05 2003
Poster of Hornblower
Hornblower
Robert Lindsay was
51 in Hornblower
Wed, Sep 05 2001
Poster of Hawkins
Hawkins
Robert Lindsay was
51 in Hawkins
as 'Luke Hawkins'.
Sat, Jul 28 2001
Poster of Hornblower: Retribution
Hornblower: Retribution
Robert Lindsay was
51 in Hornblower: Retribution
as 'Sir Edward Pellew'.
Sun, Apr 15 2001
Poster of Hornblower: Mutiny
Hornblower: Mutiny
Robert Lindsay was
51 in Hornblower: Mutiny
as 'Sir Edward Pellew'.
Sun, Apr 08 2001
Poster of Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Robert Lindsay was
51 in Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
as 'Various Characters'.
Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of Babies at 50
Babies at 50
Robert Lindsay was
50 in Babies at 50
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jul 25 2000
Poster of Jack the Ripper: An On-Going Mystery
Jack the Ripper: An On-Going Mystery
Robert Lindsay was
50 in Jack the Ripper: An On-Going Mystery
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Trouble at the Big Top: Death of the Dome
Trouble at the Big Top: Death of the Dome
Robert Lindsay was
50 in Trouble at the Big Top: Death of the Dome
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters
Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters
Robert Lindsay was
49 in Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters
as 'Sir Edward Pellew'.
Fri, Apr 02 1999
Poster of Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
Robert Lindsay was
49 in Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
as 'Captain Pellew'.
Wed, Feb 24 1999
Poster of Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant
Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant
Robert Lindsay was
48 in Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant
as 'Sir Edward Pellew'.
Wed, Nov 18 1998
Poster of Hornblower: The Even Chance
Hornblower: The Even Chance
Robert Lindsay was
48 in Hornblower: The Even Chance
as 'Captain Sir Edward Pellew'.
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Divorcing Jack
Divorcing Jack
Robert Lindsay was
48 in Divorcing Jack
as 'Michael Brinn'.
Thu, Oct 01 1998
Poster of Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures
Robert Lindsay was
47 in Fierce Creatures
as 'Sydney Lotterby'.
Thu, Jan 23 1997
Poster of Remember Me?
Remember Me?
Robert Lindsay was
47 in Remember Me?
Thu, Jan 02 1997
Poster of Brambly Hedge: Autumn Story: Primrose's Stormy Night
Brambly Hedge: Autumn Story: Primrose's Stormy Night
Robert Lindsay was
47 in Brambly Hedge: Autumn Story: Primrose's Stormy Night
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of Brazen Hussies
Brazen Hussies
Robert Lindsay was
46 in Brazen Hussies
as 'Billy Bowman'.
Sat, Nov 30 1996
Poster of Genghis Cohn
Genghis Cohn
Robert Lindsay was
44 in Genghis Cohn
as 'Otto Schatz, Commissioner of Police'.
Wed, Mar 02 1994
Poster of Trouble at the Top: Nightmare at Canary Wharf
Trouble at the Top: Nightmare at Canary Wharf
Robert Lindsay was
44 in Trouble at the Top: Nightmare at Canary Wharf
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of The Job
The Job
Robert Lindsay was
42 in The Job
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Jun 29 1992
Poster of Strike It Rich
Strike It Rich
Robert Lindsay was
40 in Strike It Rich
as 'Bertram'.
Fri, Jan 26 1990
Poster of Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
Robert Lindsay was
39 in Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
as 'Bert Rigby'.
Fri, Feb 24 1989
Poster of Bosses From Hell
Bosses From Hell
Robert Lindsay was
39 in Bosses From Hell
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Communicators From Hell
Communicators From Hell
Robert Lindsay was
39 in Communicators From Hell
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Employees From Hell
Employees From Hell
Robert Lindsay was
39 in Employees From Hell
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Robert Lindsay was
35 in Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
as 'Mickey Noades'.
Mon, Dec 31 1984
Poster of Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing
Robert Lindsay was
35 in Much Ado About Nothing
as 'Benedick'.
Sat, Dec 22 1984
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Robert Lindsay was
33 in King Lear
as 'Edmund'.
Sun, Apr 03 1983
Poster of Cymbeline
Cymbeline
Robert Lindsay was
33 in Cymbeline
as 'Iachimo'.
Mon, Dec 20 1982
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Robert Lindsay was
32 in A Midsummer Night's Dream
as 'Lysander'.
Sun, Dec 13 1981
Poster of All's Well That Ends Well
All's Well That Ends Well
Robert Lindsay was
31 in All's Well That Ends Well
as 'First French Lord'.
Sun, Jan 04 1981
Poster of The Best of the Adventures
The Best of the Adventures
Robert Lindsay was
31 in The Best of the Adventures
as 'Tom (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
Robert Lindsay was
30 in Twelfth Night
as 'Fabian'.
Sun, Jan 06 1980
Poster of Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Robert Lindsay was
26 in Adventures of a Taxi Driver
as 'Tom'.
Fri, Apr 30 1976
Poster of Three for All
Three for All
Robert Lindsay was
25 in Three for All
as 'Tom'.
Thu, May 01 1975
Poster of The Crazy Kill
The Crazy Kill
Robert Lindsay was
25 in The Crazy Kill
as 'Policeman at Roadblock'.
Tue, Feb 25 1975
Poster of That'll Be The Day
That'll Be The Day
Robert Lindsay was
23 in That'll Be The Day
as 'Terry Sutcliffe'.
Sun, May 13 1973
Poster of Trouble at the Top: Century 105 FM Launch
Trouble at the Top: Century 105 FM Launch
Robert Lindsay will be
74+ in Trouble at the Top: Century 105 FM Launch
as 'Narrator'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Generation Z
Generation Z
Robert Lindsay was
74+ in Generation Z
as 'Morgan'.
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Sun, Oct 13 2024
Poster of Sherwood
Sherwood
Robert Lindsay was
72+ in Sherwood
as 'Franklin Warner'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2022
Poster of The World's Most Beautiful Landscapes
The World's Most Beautiful Landscapes
Robert Lindsay was
71+ in The World's Most Beautiful Landscapes
as 'Narrator'.
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Mon, Jun 14 2021
Poster of Britain's Most Beautiful Landscapes
Britain's Most Beautiful Landscapes
Robert Lindsay was
71+ in Britain's Most Beautiful Landscapes
as 'Narrator'.
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Mon, May 31 2021
Poster of McDonald & Dodds
McDonald & Dodds
Robert Lindsay was
70+ in McDonald & Dodds
as 'Max Crockett'.
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Sun, Mar 01 2020
Poster of The Secret Life of Owls
The Secret Life of Owls
Robert Lindsay was
68+ in The Secret Life of Owls
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
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Sat, Apr 07 2018
Poster of Tate Britain's Great Art Walks
Tate Britain's Great Art Walks
Robert Lindsay was
67+ in Tate Britain's Great Art Walks
as 'Self'.
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Tue, May 02 2017
Poster of Genius
Genius
Robert Lindsay was
67+ in Genius
as 'Hermann Einstein'.
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Tue, Apr 25 2017
Poster of Walks with My Dog
Walks with My Dog
Robert Lindsay was
67+ in Walks with My Dog
as 'Self'.
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Thu, Mar 09 2017
Poster of Galavant
Galavant
Robert Lindsay was
65+ in Galavant
as 'Chester Wormwood'.
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Sun, Jan 04 2015
Poster of Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Robert Lindsay was
64+ in Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Nov 03 2014
Poster of Atlantis
Atlantis
Robert Lindsay was
63+ in Atlantis
as 'Daedalus'.
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Sat, Sep 28 2013
Poster of Spy
Spy
Robert Lindsay was
61+ in Spy
as 'The Examiner'.
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Fri, Oct 14 2011
Poster of Doctors and Nurses at War
Doctors and Nurses at War
Robert Lindsay was
59+ in Doctors and Nurses at War
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Tue, Feb 03 2009
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Robert Lindsay was
56+ in The One Show
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
Robert Lindsay was
55+ in Jericho
as 'D.I. Michael Jericho'.
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Sun, Oct 16 2005
Poster of Space Race
Space Race
Robert Lindsay was
55+ in Space Race
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Wed, Sep 14 2005
Poster of Extras
Extras
Robert Lindsay was
55+ in Extras
as 'Robert Lindsay'.
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Thu, Jul 21 2005
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Robert Lindsay was
54+ in Who Do You Think You Are?
as 'Self'.
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Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of Seven Wonders of the Industrial World
Seven Wonders of the Industrial World
Robert Lindsay was
53+ in Seven Wonders of the Industrial World
as 'Self - Narrator'.
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Thu, Sep 04 2003
Poster of Don't Eat the Neighbours
Don't Eat the Neighbours
Robert Lindsay was
51+ in Don't Eat the Neighbours
as 'Rabbit'.
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Thu, Sep 20 2001
Poster of My Family
My Family
Robert Lindsay was
50+ in My Family
as 'Ben Harper'.
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Tue, Sep 19 2000
Poster of Castaway 2000
Castaway 2000
Robert Lindsay was
50+ in Castaway 2000
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Tue, Jan 18 2000
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
Robert Lindsay was
49+ in Oliver Twist
as 'Fagin'.
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Sun, Nov 28 1999
Poster of Hornblower
Hornblower
Robert Lindsay was
48+ in Hornblower
as 'Sir Edward Pellew'.
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Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Robert Lindsay was
48+ in Parkinson
as 'Self'.
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Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Jake's Progress
Jake's Progress
Robert Lindsay was
45+ in Jake's Progress
as 'Jamie Diadoni'.
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Thu, Oct 12 1995
Poster of The Wimbledon Poisoner
The Wimbledon Poisoner
Robert Lindsay was
44+ in The Wimbledon Poisoner
as 'Henry Farr'.
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Sun, Dec 11 1994
Poster of Absolutely Fabulous
Absolutely Fabulous
Robert Lindsay was
42+ in Absolutely Fabulous
as 'Pete'.
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Thu, Nov 12 1992
Poster of G.B.H.
G.B.H.
Robert Lindsay was
41+ in G.B.H.
as 'Michael Murray'.
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Thu, Jun 06 1991
Poster of Nightingales
Nightingales
Robert Lindsay was
40+ in Nightingales
as 'Carter'.
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Tue, Feb 27 1990
Poster of Confessional
Confessional
Robert Lindsay was
39+ in Confessional
as 'Thomas Kelly'.
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Wed, Oct 04 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Robert Lindsay was
39+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Glynn Fennell'.
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Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Robert Lindsay was
33+ in Natural World
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Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Give us a Break
Give us a Break
Robert Lindsay was
33+ in Give us a Break
as 'Mickey Noades'.
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Thu, Sep 22 1983
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
Robert Lindsay was
32+ in Wogan
as 'Self'.
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Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Seconds Out
Seconds Out
Robert Lindsay was
31+ in Seconds Out
as 'Pete Dodds'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1981
Poster of BBC Television Shakespeare
BBC Television Shakespeare
Robert Lindsay was
28+ in BBC Television Shakespeare
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Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Robert Lindsay was
28+ in An Audience with...
as 'Self'.
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Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Citizen Smith
Citizen Smith
Robert Lindsay was
27+ in Citizen Smith
as 'Wolfie Smith'.
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Tue, Apr 12 1977
Poster of The Val Doonican Music Show
The Val Doonican Music Show
Robert Lindsay was
27+ in The Val Doonican Music Show
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Sat, Apr 09 1977
Poster of Get Some In!
Get Some In!
Robert Lindsay was
25+ in Get Some In!
as 'Jakey Smith'.
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Thu, Oct 16 1975
Poster of The Good Life
The Good Life
Robert Lindsay was
25+ in The Good Life
as 'Reform School Youth'.
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Fri, Apr 04 1975
Poster of Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Robert Lindsay will be
74+ in Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as 'Self - Presenter'.
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Unreleased