Patrick Stewart started his career on stage and has had a 27-year long relationship with the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing Macbeth, Prospero, and Othello for their shows. He is best known for his work as Captain Jean-Luc Picard on "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Stewart has made a name for himself in sci-fi, with his role as Professor Xavier from "X-Men," and comedy as well as drama. He also has excellent deadpan delivery (especially in "Extras" with Ricky Gervais).

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