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 (2027) - Arthur (voice)Tarzan (1999) - Clayton (voice)Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) - Boss Nass (voice)The Amazing World of Gumball (2011) - Santa Claus (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)The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012) - The Pirate King (voice)Much Ado About Nothing (1993) - AntonioHamlet (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)