Actor
Brian Blessed
- Born: 9 October 1936, Snodland, Kent, England
- Estimated net worth: $5 million
Brian Blessed is a renowned British actor known for his booming voice and larger-than-life personality. He has appeared in notable roles such as Boss Nass in 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace' and the titular character in 'King Lear'. With a career…
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About Brian Blessed
Brian Blessed is a renowned British actor known for his booming voice and larger-than-life personality. He has appeared in notable roles such as Boss Nass in 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace' and the titular character in 'King Lear'. With a career spanning over six decades, Blessed is celebrated for his performances in both film and theatre, often embodying strong and commanding characters.
- Born
- 9 October 1936, Snodland, Kent, England
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
- Spouses
- Hilary Martin (1994-present)
- Children
- 1, Rosalind Blessed
- Parents
- Father: William Blessed, Mother: Mary Blessed
- Estimated net worth
- $5 million
Fun facts about Brian Blessed
- Brian Blessed holds the record for the loudest voice in the world, measured at 189 decibels.
- He has a passion for climbing and has reached the summit of Mount Everest.
Famous Brian Blessed quotes
“I am the greatest warrior that ever lived!”
“You can't be a good actor without being a good human being.”
“I will not be afraid of the darkness.”
Brian Blessed: coming up
- Dudley & the Invasion of the Space Slugs (Movie, Arthur (voice))15 July 2027
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Brian Blessed filmography
Cast (195)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Dudley & the Invasion of the Space Slugs Movie | Arthur (voice) | |
| 2026 | Space: 1999 4K Double Bill - Breakaway and The Metamorph Movie | Mentor | |
| 2025 | Time Travel Is Dangerous! Movie | Gavin the Octopus (voice) | 5.2 |
| 2024 | Peppa Pig: Wedding Party! Movie | Grampy Rabbit (voice) | 10.0 |
| 2024 | Peppa's Cinema Party Movie | Grampy Rabbit (voice) | 4.0 |
| 2022 | Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2022 | Bug-Eyed Monsters Invade the Earth! Movie | Narrator | |
| 2022 | Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg TV | Self - Actor | 2.8 |
| 2022 | Best & Bester TV | Shouty Shirt (Voice) | 10.0 |
| 2022 | The Queen: 70 Glorious Years Movie | Self |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Peter O'Toole Réalta & Rógaire Movie | Self | |
| 2021 | Blankety Blank TV | Self - Panellist | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans Movie | Charlemagne (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2020 | Dear Mr. Burton Movie | Narrator | |
| 2020 | Close Enough TV | Sir Jack Kleghorn (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2020 | Eugenius! Movie | Space Lord | 8.5 |
| 2019 | Shed of the Dead Movie | Narrator (voice) | 4.9 |
| 2018 | Robin Hood: The Rebellion Movie | Friar Tuck | 5.0 |
| 2017 | Life After Flash Movie | Self | 5.6 |
| 2017 | The Russell Howard Hour TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 2015 | Danger Mouse TV | Santa Claus (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2015 | Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots Movie | Grampy Rabbit (voice) | 10.0 |
| 2014 | Brian Cox: Space, Time & Videotape Movie | Self | |
| 2014 | The Seventeenth Kind Movie | The Voice (voice) | |
| 2014 | Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return Movie | Judge Jawbreaker (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2014 | The Kumars TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Was It Something I Said? TV | Self - Narrator | 6.6 |
| 2012 | Wizards vs Aliens TV | The Nekross King (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2012 | LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out Movie | Boss Nass (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2012 | So You Want To Be A Pirate! Movie | The Pirate King | 6.2 |
| 2012 | Tales of Television Centre Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2012 | The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! Movie | The Pirate King (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2011 | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip TV | Self - Participant | 6.0 |
| 2011 | Wojtek: The Bear That Went to War Movie | Narrator | 5.8 |
| 2011 | Sooty TV | Father Christmas | 7.5 |
| 2011 | The Amazing World of Gumball TV | Santa Claus (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2010 | Fee Fi Fo Yum TV | GTV Announcer | |
| 2010 | Mr. Bojagi Movie | Mr. Bojagi | |
| 2010 | In Confidence TV | Unknown character | |
| 2010 | Take Me Out TV | Announcer (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments Movie | Self | 4.5 |
| 2008 | The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2008 | The Underdog Show TV | Unknown character | |
| 2008 | All Star Mr & Mrs TV | Unknown character | |
| 2008 | Agent Crush Movie | Boris Goudphater (voice) | 4.8 |
| 2007 | Saving Planet Earth UK TV | Himself - Presenter | |
| 2007 | Would I Lie to You? TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 2007 | Britain's Got More Talent TV | Self - Narrator | 2.7 |
| 2007 | Back in Business Movie | Trevor Pilkington | 5.0 |
| 2007 | The 50 Greatest Television Dramas Movie | Self | |
| 2006 | The Conclave Movie | Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomin | 5.9 |
| 2006 | As You Like It Movie | Duke Senior/Duke Frederick | 5.8 |
| 2006 | Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy Movie | Sir Gregory (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2006 | Day of Wrath Movie | Lord Francisco del Ruiz | 4.5 |
| 2005 | Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy Movie | Sir Gregory(voice) | |
| 2005 | The Funny Blokes of British Comedy Movie | King Richard IV (archive footage) (uncredited) | 6.5 |
| 2004 | 448 BC: Olympiad of Ancient Hellas Movie | Narrator | 8.0 |
| 2004 | Alexander Movie | Wrestling Trainer | 6.0 |
| 2004 | Who Do You Think You Are? TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2004 | The Paul O'Grady Show TV | Unknown character | 5.1 |
| 2004 | Peppa Pig TV | Grampy Rabbit (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2004 | The Legend of the Tamworth Two Movie | Wild Boar (voice) | 5.0 |
| 2003 | QI TV | Self | 7.9 |
| 2003 | The Royal TV | Sir Edward Fawcett | 7.8 |
| 2003 | The Dark Side of Everest Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2003 | Devil's Harvest Movie | Father Gabriel Norton | 2.4 |
| 2002 | The Making of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Movie | Self - Actor | |
| 2002 | I, Claudius: A Television Epic Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2001 | Fun at the Funeral Parlour TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2000 | The Mumbo Jumbo Movie | Lucifer Bounder | 7.0 |
| 2000 | The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything TV | Unknown character | |
| 1999 | The Greatest Store in the World Movie | Mr. Scottley | 5.6 |
| 1999 | The Big Knights TV | Sir Morris | 9.0 |
| 1999 | Tarzan Movie | Clayton (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Movie | Boss Nass (voice) | 6.6 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Prince Vultan (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | King Lear Movie | King Lear | 9.0 |
| 1998 | Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh Movie | Old Deuteronomy | 6.7 |
| 1998 | The Heaven and Earth Show TV | Unknown character | 4.4 |
| 1998 | Fantasy World Cup TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 1997 | The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling TV | Squire Western | 7.5 |
| 1997 | Macbeth Movie | Edward the Confessor | 7.0 |
| 1996 | Hamlet Movie | Ghost of Hamlet's Father | 7.3 |
| 1996 | Catherine the Great Movie | Bestuzhev | 5.6 |
| 1996 | The Bruce Movie | Edward I | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Dennis the Menace and Gnasher TV | Captain (voice) | 6.3 |
| 1996 | Genius: Pythagoras Movie | Self | |
| 1996 | Summit Fever Movie | Self | |
| 1995 | Kidnapped Movie | Cluny MacPherson | 6.3 |
| 1995 | The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1995 | Soccer AM TV | Self | 6.3 |
| 1995 | Johnny and the Dead TV | William Stickers | 6.3 |
| 1994 | Chasing the Deer Movie | Maj. Elliot | 5.7 |
| 1994 | MacGyver: Lost Treasure of Atlantis Movie | Atticus | 6.3 |
| 1994 | David Macaulay: Roman City Movie | Gaius Valerius (voice) | 9.0 |
| 1993 | Sooty & Co. TV | Santa Claus | 7.2 |
| 1993 | Lady Chatterley TV | Petty Officer | 6.3 |
| 1993 | Much Ado About Nothing Movie | Antonio | 7.0 |
| 1993 | GMTV TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 1992 | Blood and Dust Movie | Chatillon | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Freddie As F.R.O.7. Movie | El Supremo (voice) | 5.2 |
| 1992 | Exam Conditions Movie | Mr. Carksdale | |
| 1992 | Back in the USSR Movie | Chazov | 5.0 |
| 1992 | Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini Movie | Voice of Rossini | |
| 1991 | Galahad of Everest Movie | George Mallory/Self | 8.7 |
| 1991 | Prisoner of Honor Movie | Gen. Gonse | 6.1 |
| 1991 | Pebble Mill TV | Self | 4.1 |
| 1991 | Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Movie | Lord Locksley | 6.9 |
| 1990 | Have I Got News for You TV | Self - Host | 7.1 |
| 1990 | The Castle of Adventure TV | Sam | |
| 1990 | The Castle of Adventure Movie | Sam | 7.8 |
| 1989 | Henry V Movie | Exeter | 7.1 |
| 1989 | David Macaulay: Pyramid Movie | Ankhaf (voice) | |
| 1989 | The Old Man Of The Mountain Movie | Narrator | 9.0 |
| 1988 | War and Remembrance TV | Yevlenko | 7.9 |
| 1988 | A Question of Entertainment TV | Unknown character | |
| 1988 | Comic Relief TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1987 | My Family and Other Animals TV | Spiro | 6.0 |
| 1987 | Crossbow TV | Unknown character | 6.3 |
| 1987 | The Gnostics TV | Guilhabert De Castres | |
| 1986 | Doctor Who: Mindwarp Movie | King Yrcanos | 7.7 |
| 1986 | David Macaulay: Cathedral Movie | Master Guillaume (voice) | |
| 1986 | John Silver's Return to Treasure Island TV | Long John Silver | 8.8 |
| 1986 | Boon TV | Lambert Sampson | 5.8 |
| 1986 | Lovejoy TV | Harry Catapodis | 7.4 |
| 1985 | Blake's 7: The Beginning Movie | Vargas | 9.0 |
| 1984 | The Last Days of Pompeii TV | Olinthus | 7.5 |
| 1984 | The Master of Ballantrae Movie | Captain Teach | 6.2 |
| 1983 | The Hound of the Baskervilles Movie | Geoffrey Lyons | 6.5 |
| 1983 | Natural World TV | Unknown character | 7.4 |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | King Richard IV | 8.0 |
| 1983 | High Road to China Movie | Suleman Khan | 6.0 |
| 1983 | David Macaulay: Castle Movie | Voice | 6.0 |
| 1982 | Cosmic Princess Movie | Mentor | 5.4 |
| 1982 | The Kenny Everett Television Show TV | Self | 7.3 |
| 1981 | The Little World of Don Camillo TV | Peppone | 10.0 |
| 1980 | Flash Gordon Movie | Prince Vultan | 6.3 |
| 1979 | Minder TV | Freddie Dyer | 7.2 |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter Movie | Detective Jack Noonan | |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected TV | Detective Sergeant Jack Nolan | 6.8 |
| 1979 | The Aphrodite Inheritance TV | Basileos | 7.8 |
| 1978 | Blake's 7 TV | Vargas | 7.3 |
| 1977 | A Christmas Carol Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.7 |
| 1976 | The Eagle Has Landed Movie | Arthur Seymour (voice) (uncredited) | 6.6 |
| 1976 | I, Claudius TV | Augustus | 7.8 |
| 1976 | Nobody's House TV | Jack Treadful | 8.5 |
| 1975 | The Day After Tomorrow: Into Infinity Movie | Dr. Tom Bowen | 4.6 |
| 1975 | The Day After Tomorrow TV | Dr. Tom Bowen | 4.5 |
| 1975 | A Midsummer Nightmare Movie | Det Sgt George Briggs | 8.0 |
| 1975 | Space: 1999 TV | Cabot Rowland | 7.1 |
| 1975 | Space: 1999 TV | Mentor | 7.1 |
| 1975 | Survivors TV | Brod | 7.9 |
| 1975 | The Sweeney TV | Frank Kemble | 8.1 |
| 1975 | King Arthur, the Young Warlord Movie | Mark of Cornwall | 7.0 |
| 1974 | Churchill's People TV | Guthrum | 5.0 |
| 1974 | Notorious Woman TV | Albert Grzymala | 6.5 |
| 1974 | Boy Dominic TV | William Woodcock | 8.0 |
| 1973 | European Heritage TV | Narrator (voice) | |
| 1973 | Thriller TV | Det Sgt George Briggs | 7.0 |
| 1972 | Man of La Mancha Movie | Pedro | 6.6 |
| 1972 | Arthur of the Britons TV | Mark of Cornwall | 8.0 |
| 1972 | Henry VIII and His Six Wives Movie | Suffolk | 5.8 |
| 1972 | Shirley's World TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1971 | The Bristol Entertainment Movie | Cabot / Wolstan / Pocock / Colston / Pope Gregory / Dr. Beddoes | |
| 1971 | Justice TV | Tiger Lawson | 7.3 |
| 1971 | The Trojan Women Movie | Talthybius | 6.2 |
| 1971 | The Last Valley Movie | Korski | 6.5 |
| 1970 | Wine of India Movie | Will | 10.0 |
| 1970 | Brotherly Love Movie | Jack Baird | 6.5 |
| 1969 | Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) TV | Jim Lawsey | 7.0 |
| 1969 | The Double Agent Movie | Reg Sugden | |
| 1969 | Son of Man Movie | Peter | 10.0 |
| 1969 | ITV Saturday Night Theatre TV | Ted Gissing | 7.0 |
| 1969 | Till Death Us Do Part Movie | Sergeant | 7.6 |
| 1968 | The Expert TV | Hubert Innes | 9.0 |
| 1968 | Cold Comfort Farm TV | Reuben Starkadder | 8.0 |
| 1967 | ITV Playhouse TV | Reg Sugden | 7.0 |
| 1967 | ITV Playhouse TV | Jim Carter | 7.0 |
| 1967 | The Further Adventures of the Musketeers TV | Porthos | 7.7 |
| 1966 | The Christmas Tree Movie | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1966 | The Three Musketeers TV | Porthos | 6.0 |
| 1965 | BBC Play of the Month TV | Sgt. Kite | 5.2 |
| 1965 | The Troubleshooters TV | Eddie Barnaby | 7.3 |
| 1965 | Public Eye TV | Rev. William Pratt | 8.2 |
| 1964 | The Wednesday Play TV | Peter | 5.2 |
| 1964 | The Wednesday Play TV | Will | 5.2 |
| 1963 | Doctor Who TV | King Yrcanos | 7.9 |
| 1962 | Z-Cars TV | PC William "Fancy" Smith | 7.3 |
| 1962 | Z-Cars TV | PC Fancy Smith | 7.3 |
| 1962 | Z-Cars TV | PC Smith | 7.3 |
| 1961 | The Avengers TV | Sergeant Hearn | 7.8 |
| 1961 | The Avengers TV | Mark Dayton | 7.8 |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | Captain Teach | 8.8 |
| TBA | Have I Got a Bit More News for You TV | Self - Presenter | 7.1 |
Crew (1)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | King Lear Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
Latest releases
- Space: 1999 4K Double Bill - Breakaway and The Metamorph2026
- Time Travel Is Dangerous!2025 / TMDB 5.2
- Peppa Pig: Wedding Party!2024 / TMDB 10.0
- Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba2022 / TMDB 7.3
- Bug-Eyed Monsters Invade the Earth!2022
- The Queen: 70 Glorious Years2022
Questions about Brian Blessed
What are some of Brian Blessed's most famous roles?
Brian Blessed is best known for his roles in 'Flash Gordon' as Prince Vultan, Boss Nass in 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace', and his stage performances in 'King Lear' and 'Hamlet'.
Has Brian Blessed won any awards?
Brian Blessed has received multiple awards throughout his career, including the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in 'The King and I'.
What was Brian Blessed's first film?
Brian Blessed's film debut was in the 1967 film 'The Last Valley', where he played the character of a soldier.
What is Brian Blessed's estimated net worth?
Brian Blessed's estimated net worth is around $5 million, reflecting his extensive career in acting, voice work, and television.
How many children does Brian Blessed have?
Brian Blessed has one daughter named Rosalind Blessed, who is also known for her work in the arts.
What are some notable television appearances by Brian Blessed?
Brian Blessed has appeared in popular television shows such as 'Blackadder II', 'Doctor Who', and 'The Goodies', showcasing his versatility as an actor.
What is Brian Blessed famous for besides acting?
Besides acting, Brian Blessed is known for his adventurous spirit, including his love for mountaineering and his record for the loudest voice in the world.
What is a unique characteristic of Brian Blessed's acting style?
Brian Blessed is distinguished by his powerful voice and commanding presence, often portraying larger-than-life characters with great enthusiasm and energy.