• Name: Robert Powell
  • Date of Birth: June 01, 1944
  • Place of Birth: Salford, Manchester, England, UK
Mini-bio: Robert Powell was born on June 1, 1944 in Salford, Manchester, England. In 1964, he started his acting career while attending Manchester University. In 1967, he made his film debut, and later landed...( read more) his first starring role in The Italian Job (1969). Some of his well known movies include Franco Ziefirelli's "Jesus of Nazareth" (1977) (mini), Ken Russell's Tommy (1975) and Mahler (1974), the remake of _Thirty-Nine Steps, The (1978)_, and the popular TV series "Doomwatch" (1970). Robert married on 29th August, 1975 to 'Barbara 'Babs' Lord'. They now have a son and a daughter. In 1982, Robert won the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival for his performance in Imperativ (1982). He won the best actor award at the Paris Film Festival for Harlequin (1980). For his portrayal of Jesus in Jesus of Nazareth he recieved best actor awards from TV Times and Italian TV Times, the international arts prize at the Fiuggi Film Festival, grand prize at the Saint-Vincent Film Festival, and a nomination as best actor from The Irish Academy of Film and Television arts. In reference to his role as Jesus in Jesus of Nazareth, Robert said, "I hope Jesus Christ will be the last in my line of sensitive young men for quite a while."
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  • kevincountry777
    Rober Powell looks just like Jesus,he was perfect for that part.
    posted 507 days ago
  • buffy43050
    Robert Powell did the best part of Jesus for a T.V movie i have ever seen. I love him. ( smiles) would have got to love to meet you in person
    posted 519 days ago
  • irenegalford
    Robert, At this time, I'm watching "Jesus of Nazareth," which my lady friend & I watch every year. You, along with the other actors did a remarkable preformance which was very truthful to the Bible and very "life-like" along with eye opening. More people should watch this every Easter. Maybe the world would change for the better... Maybe not. Keep up the good work and may God Bless You and all those who played in that movie. "Irene" Galford Mrenak
    posted 551 days ago