Patrick Stewart
Born July 13, 1940 in Mirfield, England, United Kingdom
Patrick Stewart, a British stage veteran who spent 27 years with the Royal Shakespeare Co., achieved his greatest fame as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” the most successful of the “Star Trek” television spinoffs.
Stewart is known for his distinctive bullet-shaped, hairless head, often a source of jokes when he joined the series in 1987. He liked to recall what Gene Roddenberry, the creator of “Star Trek,” once said about Picard’s character. Upon hearing a reporter remark, “Surely they would have cured baldness by the 24th century,” Roddenberry countered, “In the 24th century, they wouldn’t care.”
Born in Mirfield, England, in 1940, Stewart dropped out of school at age 15 and joined a theater troupe while working as a newspaper reporter. Given an ultimatum by his boss – choose acting or journalism – Stewart quit the paper. He lost most of his hair while young, but auditioned with and without a wig and promoted himself to theater producers as “two actors for the price of one.”
Stewart went on to play Picard in the feature films “Star Trek: Generations,”Star Trek: First Contact,”Star Trek: Insurrection” and “Star Trek: Nemesis.” He was voted “sexiest man on television” in 1992 by TV Guide magazine. After divorcing his first wife, Stewart was married for three years to Wendy Neuss, one of the producers of “Next Generation.” Soon thereafter, he left Los Angeles, where he had lived for years, to return to Britain and become involved again in theater.
(1 оценок, среднее: 5.00 из 5)Related topics:
- Patrick Stewart on ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ The actor talks about returning to the ‘X-Men’ franchise, his Professor X origin story and the films’ metaphorical resonance “I was not a comic book reader,” Patrick Stewart says, with a distinct note of apology. “Not those kind, anyway. I read storybook comics, and when I was much younger I read children’s cartoons. But I […]...
- Slap Martha Stewart Dear Santa: I rarely ask for much. This year is no exception. I don’t need diamond earrings, handy slicer-dicers or comfy slippers. I only want one little thing, and I want it deeply. I want to slap Martha Stewart. Now, hear me out, Santa. I won’t scar her or draw blood or anything. Just one […]...
- Перевод слова reporter Reporter – докладчик, репортер Перевод слова Reporter on the ground – репортер, находящийся на месте событий financial reporter – финансовый обозреватель set right the reporter – поправлять докладчика As a Reporter, you must be well primed with facts. Ты репортер, и у тебя всегда должен быть заранее под рукой ворох фактов. It’s a news Reporter’s […]...
- James Aldridge James Aldridge was born in 1918, in the town of Swanhill, in Australia. His father was a journalist and writer. His parents came to Australia from England only a few years before James was born. When James was 14 years old, he began to work as a messenger boy for a newspaper in Melbourne. In […]...
- St. Patrick’s Day Топик День Святого Патрика рассказывает интересную историю о возникновении государственного, культурного и религиозного праздника, который отмечается ежегодно 17 марта, в день смерти небесного покровителя Ирландии – Святого Патрика. О раннем периоде жизни Патрика сохранилось очень мало сведений. Точное время и место его рождения неизвестны, по-видимому, он родился в римской Британии. В возрасте 16-ти лет Патрик […]...
- Значение идиомы lucky star [lucky star] {n.} A certain star or planet which, by itself or withothers, is seriously or jokingly thought to bring a person good luckand success in life. John was born under a lucky star. Ted wasunhurt in the car accident, for which he thanked his lucky stars....
- Перевод слова generation Generation – поколение Перевод слова The postwar generation – послевоенное поколение first generation Americans – американцы в первом поколении generation of bacteria – размножение бактерий Each Generation improves upon the preceding. Каждое последующее поколение лучше предыдущего. The war affected an entire Generation of young Americans. Война затронула целое поколение молодых американцев. The Rolling Stones’ ‘Satisfaction’ […]...
- Ernest Hemingway Ernest Hemingway is one of the greatest 20th-century American writers. The legend which developed around his impressive personality was that of a man of action, a devil-may-care adventurer, a brave war correspondent, an amateur boxer, a big-game hunter and deep-sea fisherman, the victim of three car accidents and two plane crashes, a man of four […]...
- Sending a 3,106 carat diamond by Parcel Post! The Cullinan Diamond is the largest rough diamond ever found – at 3,106.75 carats. It was found in South Africa in 1905 and had to be transported from South Africa to England to be presented to King Edward VII. Transporting such a valuable diamond was a huge security risk. So how did they do it? […]...
- Generation Conflict – Конфликт поколений Everybody talks about a conflict between generations. This is a well-known expression, used as an explanation for misunderstandings between people of different ages. Although sometimes this is an excuse for not recognizing who is wrong or right, it is certain that every generation of people is different in important ways. Even though everybody probably thinks […]...
- Значение идиомы little theater [little theater] {n.} A theater, usually with nonprofessionalactors and actresses, which presents plays more for personal pleasureand practice than for profit. Little theater groups are active inall parts of the United States. Many famous actors began in littletheaters....
- Перевод слова star Star – звезда, звездный Перевод слова Co-star – сниматься в главной роли в одном фильме evening star – вечерняя звезда four-star hotel – четырехзвездочная гостиница Her Star was rising. Ее звезда восходила. The Star captured a comet. Звезда захватила комету. The sky was filled with Stars. Небо было усыпано звездами....
- Baby Boomers After World War II Americans and Europeans were busy rebuilding their countries and economies. It was a time in which soldiers came home from war camps and went back to their normal lives. In the years that followed many babies were born and the birth rates went up quickly. This generation of people became known […]...
- Karam Chand, 110, believed to be longest-married dies The couple were married in 1925 and they have eight children and 27 grandchildren. A man who was one half of what is believed to be the longest-married couple in the UK has died aged 110. Karam Chand, of Bradford, died on Friday after 90 years of marriage to his wife Kartari. The pair, who […]...
- Перевод слова television Television – телевидение, телевизор Перевод слова Colour television – цветное телевидение debut on television – дебют на телевидении to watch television – смотреть телевизор I saw her on Television. Я видел ее по телевизору. The Television went phut. Телевизор сломался. Television is a mass medium. Телевидение – средство массовой информации....
- Movie theater popcorn costs more than fillet mignon Movie theater popcorn apparently costs more per ounce than fillet mignon. You’re probably aware that if you go to the movies these days, you should probably show up well fed. Concession stand snacks and drinks are downright expensive, and if you see a lot of movies, you’ve probably considered sneaking your own into the theater. […]...
- Dumb intercourse “Information. Can I help you?” “I’d like the number of the Theater Guild, please.” “One moment, please.” Pause. “I’m sorry sir, I have no listing for a Theodore Guild.” “No, no. It isn’t a person. It’s an organization. It’s Theater Guild.” “I told you, sir. I have no listing for a Theodore Guild.” “Not *Theodore*! […]...
- Star Signs Топик Знаки Зодиака – для любителей гороскопов. И это очень хорошая практика в языке: стремясь прочитать, правильно перевести и понять интересные описания для всех созвездий, вы пополните свой словарный запас и улучшите уровень английского языка в целом. There are 12 star sings, and people who belong to a definite sign have their own character, habits […]...
- Parks And Recreation’s fake game Cones Of Dunshire is now a real game (kind of) With his love of Game Of Thrones, Star Trek, and everything else the Internet holds dear, Parks And Recreation’s Ben Wyatt has become something of an icon for America’s nerderati. So it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that Mayfair Games, the company that makes Settlers Of Catan, took the time to make an […]...
- Great Inventions Топик Великие изобретения рассказывает о самых важных изобретениях, кардинально повлиявших на уровень жизни человека. Великие ученые и изобретатели подарили нам столь привычные сейчас вещи: телевидение, автомобиль, электричество, фотографию, телефон, компьютер и самолет. И это только “главные вехи”, оказавшие влияние на все стороны нашей жизни. Благодаря упомянутым в топике ученым (а их имена нужно запомнить), мы […]...
- Значение идиомы natural-born [natural-born] {adj.} 1. Being a because you were born inthe country. Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt came to the United States fromGermany and are naturalized citizens but their children arenatural-born citizens. 2. Born with great ability to become ; having great ability almost fromthe start. Joe had never played baseball before trying out for theteam but […]...
- The Colonel’s Order A COLONEL ISSUED THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVE TO HIS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: “Tomorrow evening at approximately 2000 hours Halley’s Comet will be visible in this area; an event which occurs only every 75 years. Have the men fall out in the battalion area in fatigues, and I will explain this rare phenomenon to them. In case of […]...
- Jokes about St. Patrick’s Day Two Irishmen were walking home after a night on the beer when a severed head rolled along the ground. Mick picked it up to his face and said to Paddy “Jez, that look like Sean” to which Paddy replied “No Sean was taller than that” It was Paddy and Seamus giving the motorcycle a ride […]...
- Humor about St. Patrick’s Day Paddy was tooling along the road one fine day when the local policeman, a friend of his, pulled him over. “What’s wrong, Seamus?” Paddy asked. “Well didn’t ya know, Paddy, that your wife fell out of the car about five miles back?” said Seamus. “Ah, praise the Almighty!” Paddy replied with relief. “I thought I’d […]...
- A Star Trek Convention Guido: Whoa, check you out! That’s a great Costume. Are you going to the Star Trek Convention? Rita: Yeah, it’s in town until Sunday. Have you ever been to one? Guido: Me? No way! Don’t get me wrong. I’m a Fan of the shows. And, No offense, but I thought only Geeks went to the […]...
- Биография Уильяма Шекспира на английском языке. Biography of William Shakespeare William Shakespeare is often called the world’s greatest playwright. He wrote comedies, tragedies and historical plays in England in the last part of the 16th and the early 17th century. William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in the English town of Stratford-upon-Avon. His father was a businessman and the town’s mayor. His mother came from […]...
- Clean St. Patrick’s Day Jokes An Irish priest and a Rabbi get into a car accident. They both get out of their cars and stumble over to the side of the road. The Rabbi says, “Oy vey! What a wreck!” The priest asks him, “Are you all right, Rabbi?” The Rabbi responds, “Just a little shaken.” The priest pulls a […]...
- Clean St. Patrick’s Day Humor In hearing an Irish case of assault and battery, counsel, in cross examining one of the witnesses, asked him what they had the first place they stopped at. “Four glasses of ale,” was the reply. “Next?” “Two glasses of whiskey.” “Next?” “One glass of brandy.” “Next?” “A fight.” In West Kerry, the wife commented, “When […]...
- День Святого Патрика/ St. Patrick’s Day На английском языке Перевод на русский язык St. Patrick’s Day День Святого Патрика St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on March 17th in honor of Saint Patrick of Ireland. He was the patron of Ireland, and a saint who brought Christianity to the nation. Saint Patrick is also known for driving the snakes away […]...
- Hoffman and Puscas are bombed, watching the St. Patrick’s Hoffman and Puscas are bombed, watching the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, when one of them drops his lit cigarette into a damp mattress that’s been left out on the sidewalk. The mattress starts to smoulder just as the blue-hair brigade, the Ladies’ Auxiliary, is passing by. Hoffman takes a whiff, turns to Puscas, and says, […]...
- Seeing a Play I Ran into my neighbor, Dennis, yesterday afternoon. He asked if I wanted two tickets to the theater. He had Season tickets but couldn’t go to this performance. It was Opening night of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. I jumped at his offer and invited Lucy to come along. We arrived at the theater a half an […]...
- Значение идиомы hitch one’s wagon to a star [hitch one’s wagon to a star] {v. phr.} To aim high; follow a greatambition or purpose, In trying to be a famous pianist, Mary hadhitched her wagon to a star. John hitched his wagon to a star anddecided to try to become President....
- Getting Bad Service Buck: I’m never going to that coffee house again! Star: Why? What happened? Buck: It’s the third time in a week that I’ve had Lousy service. I don’t expect Five-star treatment, but I do expect Service industry employees to be at least Civil. Star: What happened this time? Buck: I walked in and went up […]...
- Перевод слова born Born – родившийся, прирожденный Перевод слова Born poet – прирожденный поэт to be born again – снова родиться, возродиться born loser – прирожденный неудачник He was Born on a farm. Он родился на ферме. I was Born on July 1st. Я родился 1 июля. He never was so delighted in his Born days. Он никогда […]...
- Briton Is Kin of Stone Age ‘Cheddar Man’ LONDON – After he was killed by a blow to the face about 9,000 years ago, the 23-year-old hunter was laid to rest in a limestone cave in what is now southwestern England. Now, say scientists astonishingly bridging 90 centuries and 300 generations, they have found a direct descendant of the Stone Age man. He […]...
- Elizabeth II, Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria Elizabeth 2 is the Queen of Great Britain. She was born in Windsor on 21 April 1926. Her full name is Elizabeth-Mary-Alexander Windsor. Her pet name is Lilibet. She was educated at home, taught to read and write by her parents. She knew foreign languages. Elizabeth was made her speech on the radio in 1940. […]...
- Scientists Decode the First Message From an Alien Civilization Scientists Decode the First Message From an Alien Civilization… Simply send 6 x 10 to the 50 atoms of Hydrogen to the Star System at the top of the list, cross off that star system, then put your Star System at the bottom of the list and send it to 100 other Star Systems. Within […]...
- A roving reporter from the BBC was touring a remote part of A roving reporter from the BBC was touring a remote part of the Scottish Highlands looking for material for a documentary about the way of life there. REPORTER: Hello there, excuse me, I’m from the BBC and I’m gathering material for a documentary about the way of life in the remote parts of the Scottish […]...
- Describing Boring and Exciting Things Ina: It was a great idea To split up to go see different movies. I really liked The McQuillanator! Paco: I’m glad to hear it. You made a better choice than I did. The Biopic I saw was Mind-numbing. I was Bored to death! Ina: Really? My movie was great. It was Action-packed and Fast-paced. […]...
- Перевод слова England England – Англия Перевод слова In the heart of England – в сердце Англии my home is England – моя родина – Англия to live in England – жить в Англии Scotland lies north of England. Шотландия лежит к северу от Англии. My parents remained in England. Мои родители остались в Англии. England and Scotland […]...