Stuart Wilson (actor)

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name = Stuart Wilson


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birth name = Stuart Wilson
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birthplace = Guildford, Surrey, England flagicon|ENG
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occupation = Actor
yearsactive = 1971 - present
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Stuart Wilson (born 25 December 1946) is an English actor.

Early life

Wilson was born in Guildford, Surrey, to an RAF family, and consequently had a varied educational history. Having relocated to London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and got his first big break when chosen for the leading role of Johann Strauss II in the 1972 ITV costume drama "The Strauss Family".

Career

Wilson subsequently made many appearances on British television, his credits including "", "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" and "Hot Fuzz". His biggest success was as Alan Stewart in the 1979 thriller serial "Running Blind".

Film credits

As a more mature actor, Wilson successfully made the transition to Hollywood, often playing a villain. His film credits include "Wetherby", "Lethal Weapon 3", "No Escape", "The Age of Innocence", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III", "Death and the Maiden", and "The Mask of Zorro". He also starred in the following television movies: "Coins in the Fountain" (1990) and "Princess of Thieves" (2001).

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