The fact that this photo is a photoshop doesn’t diminish its coolness. Patrick Stewart - "Star Trek: The Next Generation's" Capt. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/dec/31/patrick-stewart-gets-knighthood This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate. producer says Alex Trebek made "being smart cool", Hail and farewell to those we lost in 2020, California Privacy/Information We Collect. The insider added: "He is a man at the very top of his trade who has mastered both popular TV and classic roles." Knights are addressed as "sir" or "dame." U2's Bono will be knighted by Queen Elizabeth. "This is an honor that embraces those actors, directors and creative teams who have in these recent years helped fill my life with inspiration, companionship and sheer fun," said 69-year-old Stewart, who recently returned to the British stage following a long career in Hollywood that included playing Professor Charles Xavier in three "X-Men" films. Jackson currently is working on the two-movie prequel "The Hobbit," also based on a book by J.R.R. His career spans genres ranging from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction.He is the recipient of seven Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BIF Award, two Saturn Awards, four Drama Desk Awards, and two Critics' Choice Awards. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Patrick Stewart Knighted. First published on December 30, 2009 / 7:10 PM. Patrick Stewart became Sir Patrick Stewart last year. Jean-Luc Picard - becomes Sir Patrick in Queen Elizabeth II's New Year honors list, which also includes a … Patrick Stewart congratulated by the Queen – June 2nd 2010 in London. I just loved how my Star Wars Quiet Book turned out, and wanted to make another Bill Hader's Killer "Star Wars" Impressions Conan Visits The National Centre Of Indigenous Excellence Legendary actor Patrick Stewart is ready to be knighted in the New Year's Honours list. Patrick Stewart Receives Knighthood One thing that amused me was the comments section. Patrick Stewart being knighted. Patrick Stewart being knighted. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news. Many people adding their 2 cents wanted to know why Stewart had been knighted while William Shatner, a Canadian, has not received the honour. Queen says make it so Actor Patrick Stewart -- a 69-year-old Yorkshire, England, native -- tops the list of those receiving New Year's honors. 19/12/2009. Sir Patrick Stewart On Getting His Knighthood Apparently invitations to become a Knight of the realm come in the mail along with the Valpak coupons. Legendary actor Patrick Stewart is ready to be knighted in the New Year's Honours list. One of the few exceptions was a CBE for Dyfrig John, an executive with HSBC - one British bank that did not take a government bailout. They were named Officers of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE, in recognition of a four-decade, three-chord career that has seen them score 64 British hit singles, including "Rockin' All Over the World.". Patrick Stewart leads arts honours with a knighthood. Patrick Stewart will reportedly be made a knight in the New Year's Honours List. This year's list was noticeably short on honors for bankers, criticized by many for taking home hefty bonuses while Britain struggled through a recession and paid millions in bailouts to financial institutions. 11 March 2011 3 Comments. Patrick Stewart leads arts honours with a knighthood. Star Trek star Patrick Stewart knighted at Palace 2 June 2010 Sir Patrick called his knighthood "an unlooked-for honour" Actor Sir Patrick Stewart paid tribute to a … Patrick Stewart has revealed that he was "stunned" when he learned he was being awarded a knighthood for "services to drama". Actor Sir Patrick Stewart poses with his award after he was Knighted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace today in London. Patrick Stewart got used to being called ‘sir’ playing Captain Jean Luc Picard during seven seasons of Star Trek The Next Generation and four feature films. Patrick Stewart will reportedly be made a knight in the New Year's Honours List. 11 March 2011 3 Comments. Tolkien, with Mexican director Guillermo del Toro. "If they'd reviewed some of my old newspaper cuttings!" From being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II to winning countless awards over his six-decade acting career, the 80-year-old legend is one ta… He has been nominated for Olivier, Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, and Saturn Awards. In Britain, lesser honors went to Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi of the rock group Status Quo. They are bestowed by the queen, but recipients are selected by committees of civil servants from nominations made by the government and the public. Widely regarded as one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native Great Britain and internationally, twice nominated for the Oscar and recipient of every major theatrical award in the UK and US, Ian Murray McKellen was born on May 25, 1939 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, to Margery Lois (Sutcliffe) and Denis Murray McKellen, a civil engineer and lay preacher. Apparently invitations to become a Knight of the realm come in the mail along with the Valpak coupons. He also has been credited with inspiring more than 42,000 people in several countries to raise about 60 million pounds (nearly $100 million) for charities. The Queen will hand the gong to the Star Trek actor for his services to drama. Coming up in the next {{countdown}} {{countdownlbl}}. There's an especially starry knight in Britain's latest round of royal honors. 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Sir Patrick Stewart and his wife don't mind their 38-year age gap and listen only to their hearts: English actor Sir Patrick Stewart has had a fascinating life. My Star Trek Quiet Book I've had this project in my head for a while now, and finally finished it. Jackson, 53, was knighted in New Zealand, his native land and the filming location for the trilogy, which collected 17 Academy Awards. Sir Ian Murray McKellen CH CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. Congratulations to Sir Patrick for this much deserved honour and what a lovely tribute he made on its receipt: When asked what had sparked his interest in acting, Sir Patrick replied: ''When I leave here I will be going to a luncheon that has been arranged and sitting on my right will be a man called Cecil Dormand who was my English teacher when I was a child. Patrick Stewart knighted by Queen Elizabeth Video - ABC News Sir Patrick Stewart was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in June 2010 for his services to drama. CBEs also went to artist Maggi Hambling and Olivier Award-winning actress Margaret Tyzack. Stage and Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart has received a knighthood … ","mediaType":"default","section":"ABCNews/Entertainment","id":"10813823","title":"Patrick Stewart: From Captain to Knight","url":"/Entertainment/video/patrick-stewart-captain-knight-10813823"}. The classically trained actor stated that he owed “literally everything” to the English teacher, Cecil Dormand who encouraged him to pursue acting as a career. "It's a fantastic accolade for a fantastic actor," the Mirror quoted an observer as saying. Actor Sir Patrick Stewart paid tribute to a former teacher as he was knighted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. In pictures: Sir Patrick Stewart. - the most financially successful British film of all time - was named Commander of the Order of the British Empire, or CBE. Sir Patrick Stewart OBE (born 13 July 1940) is an English actor, director and producer, whose work has included roles on stage, television, and film, in a career spanning six decades. Dominic … There's an especially starry knight in Britain's latest round of royal honors. All Rights Reserved. Knighted gentlemen, like Patrick Steward and Paul McCartney – Daily Themed Crossword Daily Themed Crossword – A Fun crossword game an intellectual word game with daily crossword answers. Patrick Stewart Receives Knighthood One thing that amused me was the comments section. Erich Reich, a refugee from Nazi-occupied Europe who organized last year's 70th anniversary of the "Kindertransport," which brought 10,000 children to wartime Britain, also received a knighthood. Sir Patrick Updates Actor Sir … Patrick Stewart, best known for playing Capt. Recipients of CBEs, OBEs and MBEs have no title but can put the letters after their names. The actor famous for playing Capt.Jean-Luc Picard on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" officially became Sir … In case if you need help with answer for “Knighted gentlemen, like Patrick Steward and Paul McCartney” you can find it below. {"duration":"0:28","description":"Queen Elizabeth knights Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart. Patrick Stewart - "Star Trek: The Next Generation's" Capt. A separate honors list in New Zealand bestowed a knighthood on the king of Middle Earth - "Lord of the Rings" filmmaker Peter Jackson. In pictures: Sir Patrick Stewart. © 2009 The Associated Press. The actor Patrick Stewart leads a stellar cast of those honoured today for their contribution to the arts and entertainment industry, receiving a knighthood for a … Too bad the Queen didn’t do the deed with a real-life Bat’Leth instead of a non-Trekkie sword. Patrick Stewart being knighted – June 2nd 2010 in London. Patrick Stewart, best known for playing Capt. Jean-Luc Picard on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II Buckingham Palace Wednesday. Speaking of the award, Stewart said it was “an unlooked-for honor” . Jean-Luc Picard on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II Buckingham Palace Wednesday. There also were honors for Formula I racing champion Jensen Button, who received an MBE; children's author Dick King-Smith (OBE), who wrote the book which became the film "Babe"; and opera star Sarah Connolly (CBE). Hytner, 53, was honored for his work as artistic director of the National Theatre, where his hit productions have included Alan Bennett's "The History Boys" and "War Horse.". Parfitt, 61, said he'd given up hope of an honor because of his wild past. Patrick Stewart Knighted with Klingon Bat’leth You probably already know that Patrick Stewart was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, June 2nd, but you might not be aware that she decided to use a traditional Klingon bat’leth to do it! Reich, 74, was chairman of the Kindertransport Group of the Association of Jewish Refugees. Knighthood for Patrick Stewart? He also stirred controversy by putting on "Jerry Springer: The Opera," a production that attracted protests from some Christian groups. Stage and Star Trek actor Patrick Stewart has received a … Patrick Stewart has been upgraded from captain to knight. 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