Toby Stephens

Toby Stephens

  • Born: 1969-4-21
  • Birthplace: London, England
  • Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
  • Profession: actor
  • Nationality: U.K
  • Representative Works: "Jane Eyre" "Die Another Day"
  • Toby Stephens, born on April 21, 1969 in London, England, is a British actor.
    Toby Stephens was born in a family of performing arts but has not received special attention from the industry and the media. From 2000 to 2002, he turned to the United States for development. In 2003, he won the 29th Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor. In 2004, he starred in the critically acclaimed "Hamlet". In 2007, he was nominated for Best Actor in "Jane Eyre" and participated in the filming of the film " All Things to All Men " in 2013 . Almost every performance of Toby was compared with his parents. This inherent pressure not only gave him motivation, but also made him develop a low-key, unassuming style of acting. It may be Toby's ultimate goal to create as many types of characters as possible, so he will reject the Hollywood rules of the game and refuse to be framed as a genre actor. Rejecting Hollywood-style celebrity status, Toby probably never wanted to live in the spotlight.

    Performing Experience

    In the two-way development of the stage and the screen, he has brought a series of outstanding works. From 2000 to 2002, he turned to the United States for development. Although he has always claimed that his three years in the United States was a failure, he has developed at a faster rate than his compatriots who have worked hard in the United States for many years before becoming famous. It can still be described as amazing. In three years, he has both devoted himself to the Broadway stage and appeared on the big screen in Hollywood, starring in the stage plays "Phedre", "Britannicus", "Ring Round the Moon" and "Japes" on the Broadway stage. Starring in the TV series "The Great Gatsby", starred in the movies "Onegin", "Space Cowboy" and the 007 film "Die Another Day". His development in Hollywood may be better continued after starring in "Die Another Day", but Toby is now tired of Hollywood's movie model that is dominated by money but suppresses the personality of actors. After achieving brilliant results at the box office of "Die Another Day", Toby returned to his hometown and returned to the stage. He co-starred in the stage play "The Royal Family" with Judy Dench, and starred in the critically acclaimed "Hamlet" in 2004. At this time, he has completely walked out of the shadow of his parents and formed his own acting style. 

    Character Evaluation

    " DailyMail " said: "Toby Stephens is a prince. From now on when people think of him, they will no longer regard him as the son of Maggie Smith or the son of Robert Stephens. People will say that they are his parents. This is a great time. His performance... even standing alone on the stage, he made people feel his presence from all directions. It’s amazing." 
    Extended Reading
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    Onegin quotes

    • Vladimir Lensky: He told me my singing desecrated Schubert.

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