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Stuart Wilson (born 25 December 1946) is an English actor.
Wilson was born in Guildford, Surrey, to an RAF family, and consequently had a varied educational history. Having moved to London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After leaving RADA he played in theatres during 1960s and '70s. He made his major roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal Court Theatre, London's West End, Regional, Touring and many Fringe productions, most particularly at London's Bush Theatre.
Wilson got his first big break when chosen for the leading role of Johann Strauss II in the 1972... MORE
Stuart Wilson (born 25 December 1946) is an English actor.
Wilson was born in Guildford, Surrey, to an RAF family, and consequently had a varied educational history. Having moved to London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After leaving RADA he played in theatres during 1960s and '70s. He made his major roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal Court Theatre, London's West End, Regional, Touring and many Fringe productions, most particularly at London's Bush Theatre.
Wilson got his first big break when chosen for the leading role of Johann Strauss II in the 1972 ITV costume drama The Strauss Family. He subsequently made many appearances on British television, his credits including Space: 1999, I, Claudius, The Sweeney, Return of the Saint, The Professionals, Tales of the Unexpected, The Old Men at the Zoo, The Jewel in the Crown, Prime Suspect, Hot Fuzz and Spooks. His biggest success was as Alan Stewart in the 1979 thriller serial Running Blind.
As a more mature actor, Wilson successfully made the transition to Hollywood, often playing villains. His film credits include Wetherby, Lethal Weapon 3, No Escape, The Age of Innocence, Teenage Mutant Ninja LESS
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