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Robert Lindsay

Robert Lindsay
Robert Lindsay
Born: 1949 in Ilkeston, England
Occupation: Actor, Cinematographer,
Active: '80s-2000s
Major Genres: Drama, Comedy
Career Highlights: Fierce Creatures, Oliver Twist, Horatio Hornblower
First Major Screen Credit: Maniac! (1980)
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Wimbledon (2004) Horatio Hornblower [TV Series] (1998) Strike It Rich (1990)
Oliver Twist (1999) Fierce Creatures (1997) Bert Rigby, You're a Fool (1989)
Horatio Hornblower [TV Series] (1998)
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Biography:

Respected for his work on television, screen, and especially the stage, where he is a popular musical comedy star on both sides of the Atlantic, actor Robert Lindsay ranks among Great Britain's most versatile actors. Fans of the popular 1970s British comedy series Citizen Smith will remember him for playing the title role of Wolfy Smith.

He has also appeared on such television shows as Jake's Progress, Nightingales, and Give Us a Break and performed in numerous televised Shakespearean plays. On stage, he has starred in everything from {+Cyrano de Bergerac} to {+The Cherry Orchard} to {+Becket}. Lindsay launched his film career in the rock musical That'll Be the Day (1973), starring David Essex.

He made his American film debut in Bert Rigby, You're a Fool (1989). Over his long career, Lindsay has earned numerous awards, including a Tony for starring in {+Me and My Girl} and a British Academy Award for GBH. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide.