Patrick Stewart Then & Now: Photos Of The ‘Star Trek’ Actor In Honor Of His 83rd Birthday

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Patrick Stewart Then & Now: Photos Of The ‘Star Trek’ Actor In Honor Of His 83rd Birthday

Elissa Anderson

Posted: July 13, 2023 | Last updated: April 15, 2024

<p>Patrick Stewart is a true legend! See photos of him through the years in honor of his 82nd birthday.</p>

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Patrick Stewart Young: Photos

Patrick Stewart is a true legend! See photos of him through the years in honor of his birthday.

<p><a href="https://hollywoodlife.com/celeb/patrick-stewart/">Patrick Stewart</a> is a legendary actor, known for both his dramatic roles and his parts in major sci-fi franchises like ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’. The English gentleman was born Jul. 13, 1940, and took up a career on the stage in the mid-60s with the Royal Shakespeare Theater Company. Patrick came to prominence in the late 80s as Captain Jean-Luc Picard on <a href="https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-release-date-cast-and-more-4650730/">‘Star Trek</a>: The Next Generation’ (1987-1994). His fame would only swell more when he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2000 as mutant Charles Xavier in ‘X-Men’.</p> <p>Patrick has been nominated for Olivier, Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 16, 1996 and in 2010, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama.</p> <p>Through the years, Mr. Stewart has had quite the career. Here, he appears at an event in Cannes, France on Jun. 23, 2022. He looked dapper in a dark suit.</p> <p>Want to see more of Patrick Stewart through the years? Click through our gallery for all the best photos.</p>

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Patrick Stewart: Then & Now

With his commanding presence and illustrious career, Patrick Stewart is an undeniable force to be reckoned with. From his beginnings in the Royal Shakespeare Theater Company to his iconic roles in sci-fi franchises like Star Trek and X-Men, the English thespian has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry over his decades in the business.

It’s no surprise that Patrick’s trophy case is bursting with awards from the most prestigious organizations in the business, including the Olivier, Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild. And let’s not forget his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, bestowed in 1996, or his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 for his contributions to drama.

Through the years, Mr. Stewart has had quite the career. Here, he appears at an event in Cannes, France on Jun. 23, 2022. He looked dapper in a dark suit.

Now, as he continues to captivate audiences with his talents, we invite you to take a journey through time with the dashing Sir Patrick Stewart. Check out our gallery for a glimpse into his remarkable career.

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‘Coronation Street’

Patrick Stewart appears in the long-running British TV show ‘Coronation Street’ in 1967. He played a fireman.

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‘Antony and Cleopatra’

Patrick Stewart appears with Corin Redgrave in 1974’s TV version of ‘Antony and Cleopatra’. He played Enobarbus while his castmate was Octavius Caesar.

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‘Joby’

Patrick Stewart as Reg Weston in the TV show ‘Joby’. It was 1975.

<p>Patrick Stewart and Janet Suzman appear at London’s West End Theatre Awards in 1979. They were castmates in the Royal Shakespeare Company.</p>

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Patrick Stewart & Janet Suzman In 1979

Patrick Stewart and Janet Suzman appear at London’s West End Theatre Awards in 1979. They were castmates in the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’

Ay ay Captain! Patrick Stewart appears as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’.

<p>Patrick Stewart attends a concert to Save the Rose Theatre in London’s Southwark neighborhood in 1989. He wore a heathered sweater and cool sunglasses.</p>

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Patrick Stewart In 1989

Patrick Stewart attends a concert to Save the Rose Theatre in London’s Southwark neighborhood in 1989. He wore a heathered sweater and cool sunglasses.

<p>Patrick Stewart is seen in LA in Aug. 1992. It was Paramount Studios’ dedication to N.Y. Street.</p>

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Patrick Stewart In 1992

Patrick Stewart is seen in LA in Aug. 1992. It was Paramount Studios’ dedication to N.Y. Street.

<p>Patrick Stewart c.1995. He looked rather dapper in his jacket, chambray shirt, and chinos.</p>

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Patrick Stewart In 1995

Patrick Stewart c.1995. He looked rather dapper in his jacket, chambray shirt, and chinos.

<p>Sir Patrick Stewart and second wife Wendy Neuss attend the GQ Men Of The Year Awards in New York on Oct. 21, 1998. They both wore black.</p>

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Patrick Stewart & Wendy Neuss In 1998

Sir Patrick Stewart and second wife Wendy Neuss attend the GQ Men Of The Year Awards in New York on Oct. 21, 1998. They both wore black.

<p>Patrick Stewart and wife Wendy beam after he accepts his OBE honor at Buckingham Palace on Jul. 13, 2001. It was his 61st birthday!</p>

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Patrick Stewart & Wife In 2001

Patrick Stewart and wife Wendy beam after he accepts his OBE honor at Buckingham Palace on Jul. 13, 2001. It was his 61st birthday!

<p>Patrick Stewart is handsome at the Critics Circle Theater Awards in London on Feb. 3, 2004. He gave the cameras a shy smile.</p>

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Patrick Stewart In 2004

Patrick Stewart is handsome at the Critics Circle Theater Awards in London on Feb. 3, 2004. He gave the cameras a shy smile.

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‘X-Men: The Last Stand’

Mutants rise! Patrick Stewart played Charles Xavier, the X-Men’s mentor, in 2006’s ‘X-Men – The Last Stand’.

<p>Patrick Stewart attends the Cheltenham Literary Festival in Gloucestershire, Britain on Oct. 19, 2008. He wore a sandy green-grey suit.</p>

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Patrick Stewart In 2008

Patrick Stewart attends the Cheltenham Literary Festival in Gloucestershire, Britain on Oct. 19, 2008. He wore a sandy green-grey suit.

<p>Patrick Stewart visits 10 Downing Street to present a letter on the behalf of the Creative Trade Union on Apr. 8, 2011. He was advocating for arts funding.</p>

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Patrick Stewart In 2011

Patrick Stewart visits 10 Downing Street to present a letter on the behalf of the Creative Trade Union on Apr. 8, 2011. He was advocating for arts funding.

<p>Fan favorite! Patrick Stewart sends love to the audience at the Dragon Con Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention in Atlanta, Georgia on Aug. 29, 2014.</p>

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Patrick Stewart In 2014

Fan favorite! Patrick Stewart sends love to the audience at the Dragon Con Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention in Atlanta, Georgia on Aug. 29, 2014.

<p>Sir Patrick Stewart is sharp in a tux at the BFI Luminous Fundraiser in London on Oct. 3, 2017. Classic!</p>

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Patrick Stewart In 2017

Sir Patrick Stewart is sharp in a tux at the BFI Luminous Fundraiser in London on Oct. 3, 2017. Classic!

<p>Sir Patrick Stewart waves while arriving for a Nov. 12, 2019 appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ He wore a grey suit with a subtle brown grid on it.</p>

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Patrick Stewart In 2019

Sir Patrick Stewart waves while arriving for a Nov. 12, 2019 appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ He wore a grey suit with a subtle brown grid on it.

<p>Patrick Stewart arrives at the 2022 CORE Gala hosted by Sean Penn and Ann Lee on Jun. 10, 2022. He wore a stylish striped jacket and black pants for the event.</p>

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Patrick Stewart In 2022

Patrick Stewart arrives at the 2022 CORE Gala hosted by Sean Penn and Ann Lee on Jun. 10, 2022. He wore a stylish striped jacket and black pants for the event.

<p>Patrick Stewart was handsome as ever during the premiere of <em>Picard’s </em>third and final season in Hollywood on February 9, 2023. His burnt orange blazer and brown suit practically lit up the red carpet.</p>

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Patrick Stewart At The Premiere Of ‘Star Trek: Picard’

Patrick Stewart was handsome as ever during the premiere of Picard’s third and final season in Hollywood on February 9, 2023. His burnt orange blazer and brown suit practically lit up the red carpet.