Robert Powell

Born: 1944-06-01

Robert Powell was born on June 1, 1944 in Salford, Manchester, England. In 1964, he started his acting career while attending Manchester University. In 1967, he made his film debut, and later landed his first starring role in The Italian Job (1969). Some of his well known movies include Franco Ziefirelli's "Jesus of Nazareth" (1977), Ken Russell's Tommy (1975) and Mahler (1974), the remake of The Thirty Nine Steps (1978), and the popular TV series "Doomwatch" (1970). Robert married on 29th August, 1975 to Barbara 'Babs' Lord. They now have a son and a daughter. In 1982, Robert won the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival for his performance in Imperative (1982). He won the best actor award at the Paris Film Festival for Harlequin (1980). For his portrayal of Jesus in Jesus of Nazareth he received best actor awards from TV Times and Italian TV Times, the international arts prize at the Fiuggi Film Festival, grand prize at the Saint-Vincent Film Festival, and a nomination as best actor from The Irish Academy of Film and Television arts. In reference to his role as Jesus in Jesus of Nazareth, Robert said, "I hope Jesus Christ will be the last in my line of sensitive young men for quite a while."


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as Yellow
Released: 1969-06-02

Charlie's got a 'job' to do. Having just left prison he finds one of his friends has attempted a...

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Asylum

as Dr. Martin
Released: 1972-11-17

A young psychiatrist applies for a job at a mental asylum, and must pass a test by interviewing...

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Tommy

as Captain Walker
Released: 1975-03-19

After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy...

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Robbery

as Deltic Train Guard (uncredited)
Released: 1967-08-01

In this fictionalised account of the Great Train Robbery, career criminal Paul Clifton plans an...

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

as Phoebus
Released: 1982-02-02

Quasimodo, the hunchback bellringer of Notre Dame's cathedral, meets a beautiful gypsy dancer,...

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The Thirty Nine Steps

as Richard Hannay
Released: 1978-11-04

The year is 1914 and Richard Hannay, Mining Engineer who is visiting Britain for a short time...

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Colour Me Kubrick

as Robert
Released: 2005-10-06

The true story of a man who posed as director Stanley Kubrick during the production of Kubrick's...

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The Asphyx

as Giles Cunningham
Released: 1972-12-05

Hugo is a brilliant turn-of-the-century scientist, loved and respected by his family and...

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The Jigsaw Man

as Jamie Fraser
Released: 1983-11-11

Philip Kimberly, the former head of the British Secret Service who defected to Russia, is given...

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Mahler

as Gustav Mahler
Released: 1974-04-04

Famed composer Gustav Mahler reflects on the tragedies of his life and failing marriage while...

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Harlequin

as Gregory Wolfe
Released: 1980-03-28

Up-and-coming senator Nick Rast's young son is terminally ill with leukemia. A mysterious faith...

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Beyond Good and Evil

as Paul Rée
Released: 1977-10-05

The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and his Jewish companion Paul Ree meet a beautiful...

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The Survivor

as Keller
Released: 1981-07-09

When a 747 crashes shortly after take-off, the sole survivor is the pilot. Virtually unhurt, he...

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The Four Feathers

as Jack Durrance
Released: 1978-01-01

The fifth filming of the adventure classic about a British soldier in the 1880s who fights to...

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The Queen of Heaven

as Jesus / Nikodemus
Released: 2025-04-04

The life of the Virgin Mary from the Crucifixion (33AD) till her miraculous departure/death...

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Tales of Television Centre

as uncredited
Released: 2012-05-17

Various actors, presenters, directors and other staff who have worked at the iconic BBC...

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Romeo.Juliet

as Romeo (voice)
Released: 1990-01-01

The tale centers on an eccentric bag lady who rescues the stray cats of Venice and puts them on...

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as Sgt. Maj. Frank Smith
Released: 1992-04-25

The tragedy of Gallipoli is exposed

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Love Sins

as Gabriele D'Annunzio
Released: 1987-01-30

A biographical feature on the Italian literary giant, Gabriele D'Annunzio. Set in late 19th...

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What Waits Below

as Rupert 'Wolf' Wolfsen
Released: 1984-11-19

The US military is running a test for a special type of radio transmitter, to be used to...

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Season of the Witch

as Shaun
Released: 1970-01-07

A young woman quits her dull job in the typing pool, and goes off on a search for personal freedom.

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Frankenstein

as Victor Frankenstein
Released: 1984-06-17

A scientist who is obsessed with creating life finally does it, with tragic results.

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The Legends of Treasure Island

as Dr Livesey (voice)
Released: 1993-09-10

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The Battle of Trafalgar: Nelson's Victory

as Narrator
Released: 1993-06-01

Robert Powell narrates this engrossing exploration of one of France and Britain's most thrilling...

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Jane Austen in Manhattan

as Pierre
Released: 1980-07-01

Two teachers vie for the right to stage a play written by Jane Austen when she was twelve years old.

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Secrets

as Allan Wood
Released: 1971-09-21

A woman's unfulfilling marriage leads her into a passionate affair with a wealthy extramarital...

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The Wandering Company

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 1984-01-01

Documentary about Merchant Ivory Productions, including interviews with the principals of the...

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Napoleon 1812 - The Road to Moscow

as Narrator
Released: 2005-06-01

It was to be Napoleon Bonaparte's greatest adventure; an invasion of Russia with an army of more...

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Franco Zeffirelli: Directing from Life

as Himself
Released: 2018-11-15

Franco Zeffirelli passed away on 15th June 2019. Chris Hunt's biography explores how...

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The First Circle

as Gleb Nershin
Released: 1992-02-25

In the USSR, political prisoners who were scientists were not always sent to GULAG, but also to...

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Lady Killer

as Paul Tanner
Released: 1973-01-18

A shy, lonely American girl marries a charming man she meets while on vacation in England,...

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The Hunting of Lionel Crane

as Lionel Crane
Released: 1970-01-21

An army deserter hides out on a country estate but falls foul of the gamekeeper.

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Mrs. Warren's Profession

as Frank Gardner
Released: 1972-10-03

Performed in 1902, after being banned by the censor for eight years, Shaw's indictment of the...

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Running Scared

as Tom Betancourt
Released: 1972-05-01

When an undergraduate commits suicide, his best friend is sent down from university because he...

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The Boer War: 1899-1902

as Narrator
Released: 1992-07-01

Journey back in time to a different age, when the sun never set on the British Empire and her...

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Tower of London: The Innocent

as Earl of Warwick
Released: 1969-07-31

The story of the Earl of Warwick and Perkin Warbeck, during the reign of King Henry VII.

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Pride of Africa

as David Webb
Released: 1997-01-01

Safari tour guide David Webb (Robert Powell) takes a job as head of security on the luxury train...

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Jesus Of Nazareth

as Jesus
Released: 1977-03-27

Robert Powell stars in the epic 1977 drama chronicling the birth, life, crucifixion and...

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Pygmalion

as Higgins
Released: 1981-12-27

Adaptation of the play by Bernard Shaw.

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Bam! Pow! Zap!

as Arkie
Released: 1969-03-05

A young man bitterly regrets his part in an attack on a bank cashier.

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Seven Games From Glory

as Narrator
Released: 2002-06-25

A World Cup of shocks and surprises, making history from start to finish. It was the first World...

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Imperative

as Augustin
Released: 1982-04-01

Polish director Krzysztof Zanussi once more explores the dilemma of intellectualism at the...

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Death to Sister Mary

as Rook
Released: 1974-05-21

The cast of a British soap opera are attacked by a mad fan who confuses them with their TV roles.

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The English Civil Wars

as Narrator
Released: 1992-06-01

It was a time of bitterness and hatred, a war which pitched father against son, brother against...

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Das lange Gespräch mit dem Vogel

as John Barth
Released: 1992-08-20

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Classic Ghost Stories

as Professor
Released: 1986-12-31

Five partially-dramatized readings of classic M.R. James ghost stories by actor Robert Powell....

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Walkabout to Hollywood

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 1980-02-11

Produced and directed this documentary for BBC in the 1980’s, about David Gulpilil, acclaimed...

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Down There in the Jungle

as Kruger
Released: 1988-02-04

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Mike Yarwood: Thank You For The Laughs

as Self
Released: 2023-10-21

Documentary in which the late impressionist's daughters get to the truth about their father's...

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All Systems Go: Alan Garner

as Himself
Released: 1973-01-01

An experimental, autobiographical documentary presented by Alan Garner

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Crown Court

as Lance Porter
First aired: 1972-10-11

Crown Court is an afternoon television courtroom drama produced by Granada Television for the...

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Agatha Christie's Marple

as Dr. Haydock
First aired: 2004-12-12

The adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St...

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Holby City

as Mark Williams
First aired: 1999-01-12

Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the...

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Natural World

as Narrator
First aired: 1983-10-30

Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and...

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An Audience with...

as Self
First aired: 1978-01-08

An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend...

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BBC Play of the Month

as Valentine
First aired: 1965-10-19

Play of the Month is a BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and...

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BBC Play of the Month

as uncredited
First aired: 1965-10-19

Play of the Month is a BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and...

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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

as Self - Participant
First aired: 2011-10-24

Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and...

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Keeping Up Appearances

as Cabbie
First aired: 1990-10-29

Hyacinth Bucket (whose name, she insists, is pronounced "Bouquet") is a suburban housewife in...

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Dalziel & Pascoe

as uncredited
First aired: 1996-03-16

British crime drama based on the "Dalziel and Pascoe" series of books by Reginald Hill, set in...

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Dalziel & Pascoe

as Barry Jemmerson
First aired: 1996-03-16

British crime drama based on the "Dalziel and Pascoe" series of books by Reginald Hill, set in...

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Thriller

as Paul Tanner
First aired: 1973-04-14

Thriller is a British television series, originally broadcast in the UK from 1973 to 1976. It is...

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Thriller

as Rook
First aired: 1973-04-14

Thriller is a British television series, originally broadcast in the UK from 1973 to 1976. It is...

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The Detectives

as Dave Briggs
First aired: 1993-01-27

The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence -...

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Doomwatch

as Tobias Wren
First aired: 1970-02-09

Doomwatch is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC, which ran on...

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Jesus of Nazareth

as Jesus
First aired: 1977-03-27

Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely...

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Shaka Zulu

as Dr. Henry Fynn
First aired: 1986-10-24

South Africa, 1823. The Zulu Empire, headed by King Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military...

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World War II in Colour

as Narrator
First aired: 2009-09-04

World War II In Colour is a 13-episode television documentary miniseries recounting the events...

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The Edwardians

as uncredited
First aired: 1972-11-21

It was a time when England was a nation on the cusp of change, an evolving landscape tht lay...

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Hannay

as Richard Hannay
First aired: 1988-01-06

Hannay was a 1988 spin-off from the 1978 film version of John Buchan's novel The Thirty-Nine...

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Great Crimes and Trials

as uncredited
First aired: 1993-11-02

Great Crimes and Trials is an early 1990s BBC documentary television series. The program...

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Countdown

as uncredited
First aired: 1982-11-02

The clock is ticking as contestants compete in games of lexical dexterity and numerical agility.

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Hallmark Hall of Fame

as Phoebus
First aired: 1951-12-24

Hallmark Hall of Fame is an anthology program on American television, sponsored by Hallmark...

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The Legends of Treasure Island

as Dr. Livesey (voice)
First aired: 1993-09-10

The Legends Of Treasure Island is an animated cartoon from the UK that ran from 1993-1995. It...

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Canned Carrott

as uncredited
First aired: 1990-10-03

Canned Carrott was a comedy stand-up and sketch-show by Jasper Carrott. Two of the regular...

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The British Soap Awards

as uncredited
First aired: 1999-01-01

The British Soap Awards are an annual awards ceremony in the United Kingdom which honours the...

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International Terrorism Since 1945

as Narrator (voice)
First aired: 2009-01-05

International Terrorism Since 1945 is a television documentary series, shown on UKTV History...

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Fantomcat

as Fantomcat
First aired: 1995-09-07

Fantomcat was an animated series produced by Cosgrove Hall Films. It was first broadcast in 1995...

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The Century of Warfare

as uncredited
First aired: 1993-10-18

The Century of Warfare is a 26 part British TV documentary first released in 1993 and shown on...

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The Real Jesus of Nazareth

as Host
First aired: 2017-04-16

Take a pilgrimage across the Holy Land as we explore the life of Jesus of Nazareth, separating...

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Classic Ghost Stories

as Professor
First aired: 1986-12-25

Five partially-dramatized readings of classic M.R. James ghost stories by actor Robert Powell....

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