Sir Patrick Stewart Remembered in Film, Television, & Beyond

Sir Patrick Stewart has passed away this week, renowned all over the world for his contribution to popular film and television. Stewart was 86.

With a legendary career spanning decades, Sir Patrick Stewart became a beloved fixture on our screens. He first came into the public eye on the stage, joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966, honing his craft in countless theatrical productions. During this time, he also met lifelong friend Sir Ian McKellen.

Later, he would join the Star Trek universe by playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard. This role gave new life to the Star Trek fandom with Picard’s stoic yet affable wisdom in The Next Generation. Stewart continued this iconic role in TNG theatrical releases and the Picard TV series.

In addition, Stewart helped usher in the modern live-action super hero renaissance with his Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men (2000). He reprised this role in two sequels, multiple spinoffs, the crossover film Days of Future Past, Logan, a memorable cameo in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and the upcoming, highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.

In all of his roles, Sir Patrick Stewart delivered a level of gravitas that elevated his colleagues and established his place in fans’ hearts. The sharp wit and unshakable compassion he lent his characters created mentor figures who made geeks feel welcomed anywhere in the universe. Stewart’s astounding work in some of pop culture’s most enduring fandoms will forever be treasured.

Make it so.