In Memoriam: Lori got an out-of-this-world chance to interview one of her favorite actors, Sir Patrick Stewart in 2016. The former captain of the Enterprise told us about his funny role in “Blunt Talk.”
Patrick Stewart (2016)
In the brief interview, host Lori Rosales talked to the actor about his role in Starz’s “Blunt Talk,” where he played a cable journalist for two seasons (20 episodes). Following the interview, we displayed some tributes from friends and colleagues as we honored the legacy of this beloved star.
Mini-Biography:
Born in Mirfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, Sir Patrick Stewart (July 13, 1940 – October 28, 2026) became known to American audiences for his signature role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the TV series “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and its later feature films. Decades later, he returned to the iconic role in the series “Star Trek: Picard.” He began his career with the Royal Shakespeare Company and on BBC programs such as “Hedda” and “I, Claudius.” Following “Star Trek,” Stewart went on to play Professor Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” film franchise, including return appearances in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and the feature “Avengers: Doomsday.” He also appeared in “The Lion in Winter,” “Moby Dick,” “Eleventh Hour,” and “The Mysterious Island,” and he had voice roles in numerous projects including “Family Guy,” “Ted,” “Ice Age: Continental Drift,” “American Dad!,” and the animated feature “The Sheep Detectives.” Additionally, Stewart returned to the stage throughout his career in notable productions such as “A Christmas Carol,” “The Tempest,” “Antony and Cleopatra,” “Hamlet,” and “Waiting for Godot.”
Interview Credits:
- Recorded: September 27, 2016
- Host / Producer: Lori Rosales
- Editor: Richard R. Lee
- Special Thanks To: Starz Entertainment, LLC, Fuzzy Door Productions, Media Rights Capital