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Brian Blessed

Stats

Age: 89, born 9 October 1936

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Currently Residing In: United Kingdom

Height: 5' 9"

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Hildegard Neil


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Description: Boisterous British actor Brian Blessed is known for his hearty, king-sized portrayals on film and television. A giant of a man accompanied by an eloquent wit and booming, operatic voice, Brian was born in 1936 and grew up in the mining village of Goldthorpe in South Yorkshire. His father was a miner who wanted a better life for his son; Brian lost three uncles in the pit. At a young age, he displayed an acute talent for acting in school productions, but also had a penchant for boxing, a direction that would be short-lived. Working various blue-collar jobs from undertaker's assistant to plasterer, Brian managed to attend the B ... (more)
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Movies

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5828 Watched
2. Tarzan (1999)
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6.9
3010 Watched
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6.5
2034 Watched
4. Alexander (2004)
Rating:
5.4
1918 Watched
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7
529 Watched




TV

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1. Family Guy (1999)
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7.2
4479 Watched
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8
1022 Watched
3. The Black Adder (1983)
Rating:
7.5
577 Watched
4. Doctor Who (1963)
Rating:
7.8
363 Watched
5. QI
Rating:
8
222 Watched




Movies directed by

1. King Lear (1999)
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