Stuart Wilson Movies and Career Information

Stuart Wilson (born 25 December 1946) is an English actor. Wilson was born in Guildford, Surrey, to an RAF family, and consequently had a varied educational history. Having relocated to London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Wilson got his first big break when chosen for the leading role of Johann Strauss II in the 1972 ITV costume drama The Strauss Family. He subsequently made many appearances on British television, his credits including Space: 1999, I, Claudius, The Sweeney, Return of the Saint, The Professionals, Tales of the Unexpected, The Old Men at the Zoo, The Jewel in the Crown, Prime Suspect, Hot Fuzz and Spooks. His biggest success was as Alan Stewart in the 1979 thriller serial Running Blind. As a more mature actor, Wilson successfully made the transition to Hollywood, often playing villains. His film credits include Wetherby, Lethal Weapon 3, No Escape, The Age of Innocence, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, Death and the Maiden, and The Mask of Zorro. He also starred in the following television movies: Coins in the Fountain (1990) and Princess of Thieves (2001).