Brian Blessed
Actor · Director
Born Oct 9, 1936 · Mexborough, Yorkshire, England, UK
Active 1951–present · Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Brian Blessed OBE (born 9 October 1936)is an English actor. He is known for his distinctive bushy beard, booming voice, and exuberant personality and performances.
Filmography
Time Travel Is Dangerous! (2025) — Gavin the Octopus (voice)Dudley & the Invasion of the Space Slugs (2026) — Arthur (voice)Tarzan (1999) — Clayton (voice)The Amazing World of Gumball (2011) — Santa Claus (voice)Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) — Boss Nass (voice)Family Guy (1999) — Prince Vultan (voice)Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) — Lord LocksleyDoctor Who (1963) — King YrcanosBlackadder (1983) — King Richard IVAlexander (2004) — Wrestling TrainerClose Enough (2020) — Sir Jack Kleghorn (voice)Much Ado About Nothing (1993) — AntonioThe Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012) — The Pirate King (voice)Hamlet (1996) — Ghost of Hamlet's FatherTrollhunters: Rise of the Titans (2021) — Charlemagne (voice)Flash Gordon (1980) — Prince VultanPeppa Pig (2004) — Grampy Rabbit (voice)Henry V (1989) — ExeterThe Eagle Has Landed (1976) — Arthur Seymour (voice) (uncredited)The Avengers (1961) — Mark Dayton · Sergeant HearnI, Claudius (1976) — AugustusLegends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014) — Judge Jawbreaker (voice)Space: 1999 (1975) — Cabot Rowland · MentorLEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out (2012) — Boss Nass (voice)