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Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare

Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare
BBC News Thursday 29 October 2026, 20:24 UTC 1 min read
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The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.

The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.
Patrick Stewart (PERSON) Shakespeare (PERSON) the USS Enterprise (ORG)
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