Robert Stephens: Robert Stephens. Actor: Romeo and Juliet. Sir Robert's career fell into two distinct parts. In the '60s, he was widely regarded as the heir of Laurence Olivier. But, after his departure from Britain's National Theatre in 1970 and the breakup of his marriage with Maggie Smith three years later, he suffered a slump made worse by heavy drinking. In the '90s, the Royal Shakespeare Company invited him to play first...
Known For: Romeo and Juliet (The Prince), Cleopatra (Germanicus), The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Teddy Lloyd)