Brian Blessed

Brian Blessed is one of Britain’s most famous stage and screen actors, best known for his numerous Shakespearean roles on television and in the theatre. His booming voice and comedic personality have made him extremely popular with audiences. One of his first stage roles came when he starred in the original production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical: Cats in 1981, and saw him nominated for a SWET award. Leading on from this, Brian appeared in multiple Shakespearian roles and has been part of the Royal Shakespeare Society for years, specifically appearing in four of the five Shakespeare films directed by Kenneth Branagh. This included significant parts in Henry V, Much Ado About Nothing and Hamlet. 

His role as Prince Vultan in the cult science fiction movie Flash Gordon in 1980 is a role he is still fondly remembered for to this day. Having played over 100 different characters in his career, he has also made famous appearances in Doctor Who, Blackadder and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. He has lent his unique voice to numerous parts in his career including the CGI character Boss Nass in Star Wars: Episode I- The Phantom Menace, the villain Clayton in Disney’s Tarzan and Judge Jawbreaker in Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return.  

Away from acting, he is also a published author having released nine books so far including The Turquoise Mountain: Brian Blessed on Everest which documents his remarkable ascent of the largest peak on earth becoming the oldest person to reach the 28,000 feet mark without the assistance of oxygen. He has also embarked on numerous other expeditions including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, trekking across the North Pole and exploring the Lost World in Venezuela. His naturally adventurous nature shows no signs of ceasing and he has previously expressed an interest in travelling into space.

Now hired by a variety of clients to either speak at or host their events, Brian Blessed is hired time and time again due to his iconic status as an actor. From voice-over acting to on-screen roles, Brian is no stranger to the limelight of television, and commands an audience with ease. Widely regarded as a household name, Brian is known and loved by various generations, and his iconic booming voice will be recognised by all event attendees. If you are looking for an iconic celebrity to make an appearance at your event, host your awards evening or make a speech at your corporate conference, make Brian Blessed one of your first choices.

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