Robert Powell Bio, Age, Wife, Jesus Of Nazareth, Quotes and Filmography

Robert Powell Biography

Robert Powell is an English television and film actor, best known for the title role in Jesus of Nazareth (1977) and as the fictional secret agent Richard Hannay.

He is also known for his roles as Mark Williams in the BBC One medical drama Holby City, (2005-2011) as David Briggs in the sitcom The Detectives alongside Jasper Carrott. Also as Tobias ‘Toby’ Wren in the “science-fact” drama Doomwatch.

Robert Powell Education

He was educated at Manchester Grammar School, then a direct grant grammar school, and the Royal College of Advanced Technology, Salford.

Robert Powell As Jesus Of Nazareth

Powell played Jesus of Nazareth in Jesus of Nazareth (1977) following a successful second audition with Franco Zeffirelli. The four-part television film had an all-star cast, including Laurence Olivier as Nicodemus, Ernest Borgnine as the Roman Centurion, Stacy Keach as Barabbas, Christopher Plummer as Herod Antipas, Michael York as John the Baptist, Ian McShane as Judas Iscariot, Rod Steiger as Pontius Pilate, and James Mason as Joseph of Arimathea.  For this role, Powell was nominated for a BAFTA award and collected the TVTimes Best Actor award for the same performance.

Robert Powell Quotes

• The heartthrob thing came in the late 1960s, and to be honest, it was fun! But I was very aware that well-known actors are two people – who you are and who other people think you are. Life only gets tricky if you confuse the two,
• When you get back from a trip, make a note of what you didn’t wear. This will avoid packing it unnecessarily next time.
• There is no teaching to compare with examples.
• I was 24 when I was offered ‘Doomwatch.’ There was an option for a further series, and I turned it down. It is a wonderfully glorious thing to be unknowingly arrogant.
• When I die, I want to be the only person in the world not to have seen ‘The Sound Of Music.’

Robert Powell Career

Powell took up acting whereas an undergraduate though he had already appeared as a teen within the Adventures of Samuel Poppleton on BBC Radio Children’s Hour from the North of England in Manchester, wherever he came beneath the steering of producer, Trevor Hill, as careful in Hill’s biography, Over the Airwaves.

He had aspired to become an attorney and in 1963–64 attended an external London University law degree course at the Manchester College of Commerce however at a similar time quietly took acting roles under Trevor Nunn. At the faculty of Commerce, he swapped roles with Bernard Brandon during a week-long college review of Comedy Sketches to examine that role gave him “the best laughs”. This early comedy expertise was later to be consummated with Jasper Carrott. After this, he secured a post at a repertory theatre in Stoke-on-Trent.

His initial film part was in theft once he contends the engine driver who was coshed within the Stanley Baker film regarding the good Train theft. He had a little role within the original film version of The Italian Job (1969) taking part in one among the gang.  However, he had to attend some years for his first success, playing scientist toby Wren within the BBC’s science fiction series, Doomwatch in 1970.

Having been killed off in Doomwatch right at the tip of Series One in a bomb explosion, at his request, Powell became a lovely and a household name, following up with major roles in many BBC serials, as well as tv variations of the novels Sentimental Education (1970) and Jude the Obscure (1971).

He additionally appeared within the 1975 series searching for Clancy, based on the Frederic Mullally novel Clancy. For many years Powell continued as a tv regular, with occasional forays into film, as the Austrian composer Gustav Mahler in the Ken Russell biopic Mahler (1974) and Captain Walker in Russell’s film version of Tommy (1975). His role in Tommy had few lines, speaking solely throughout the overture with Ann-Margret, he is primarily seen through the mind of his son as played by Barry Winch (Young Tommy) and Roger Daltrey.

Robert Powell Age

Powell was born on 1 June 1944. He celebrates his birthday on every 1st June every year.

Robert Powell Family

After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.

Robert Powell Children

• Kate Powell
• Barney Powell

Robert Powell Married

Powell married his girlfriend, the Pan’s People dancer Babs Lord, in 1977. This is shortly before he was due to start filming for Jesus of Nazareth on location in Morocco. On 23 November 1977, they had their son, Barney, followed in 1979 by a daughter, Kate.

Robert Powell Body Measurements

• Height: 1.77 m
• Weight: Not Known
• Shoe Size: Not Known
• Body Shape: Not Known
• Hair Colour: Dark brown
• Eye color: Blue
• Ethnicity: White
• Nationality: English
• Zodiac Sign: Not Known

Robert Powell Salary

His salary is not revealed but soon more relevant details will be added concerning the same query.

Robert Powell Net Worth

Powell has a net worth of $12 million.

Frequently Asked Questions About Robert Powell

Who is Robert Powell?

He is an English Actor.

How old is Robert?

He is 75 years old.

How tall is Robert?

He stands at a height of 1.77 m.

Is Robert married?

He is a married man.

How much is Robert worth?

He has a total net worth of around 12 Millon.

How much does Robert make?

His salary is not revealed.

Where does Robert live?

The United Kingdom.

Is Robert dead or alive?

He is still alive and in good health.

Where is Robert now?

Acting.

Robert Powell Filmography