Lindsay was born in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, to Joyce (née Dunmore) and Norman Stevenson, who worked at the local Stanton Ironworks. He was one of three children and his father was a World War II veteran, having been on a minesweeper.
Why did Robert Lindsay quit the line of duty?
These things happen all the time.” Robert Lindsay left the cast of Line of Duty 2 due to “creative differences – another one for the memoirs”, says Mercurio.
Lindsay’s success on Broadway and in the West End led to a starring role in the film Bert Rigby, You’re a Fool (1989), although it was not a commercial success. His next role was in the James Scott-directed Strike It Rich (1990) alongside Molly Ringwald and John Gielgud.
He continued, however, to enjoy success on television, and played the leading role in Alan Bleasdale’s dark comedy serial G.B.H. (1991), winning a BAFTA for his performance. Robert Lindsay has surprisingly vivid memories of his first ‘proper’ acting role, given that it was nearly 45 years ago.