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Speaking for Jesus, an interview with Robert Powell. In 1977, British actor Robert Powell was cast as Jesus for Franco Zeffirelli's Jesus of Nazareth. Acting alongside Hollywood greats, like Anne Bancroft, Christopher Plummer and James Mason, Powell gave the performance of his life.
It stars Robert Powell as Jesus, and features an all-star ensemble cast of renowned actors, including eight who had won or would go on to win Academy Awards: Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Laurence Olivier, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, James Earl Jones and Peter Ustinov .
Biography. 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 his first starring role in The Italian Job (1969).
Robert Powell ( / ˈpaʊəl /; born 1 June 1944) is a British actor who is known for the title roles in Mahler (1974) and Jesus of Nazareth (1977), and for his portrayal of secret agent Richard Hannay in The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) and its subsequent spinoff television series.
Robert Powell: The Real Jesus of Nazareth follows the actor, made famous for delivering the on-screen portrayal of Jesus Christ in the 1977 miniseries Jesus of Nazareth, as he explores the globe to discover the truth behind the legend which gave faith to over 2 billion people.
Mar 11, 2023 · Robert Powell: ‘I don’t do anything for the sake of it — or for money’. The actor, who played Jesus in Zeffirelli’s 1977 mini-series, on language, sport and air raid sirens. © Lauren Crow....
Feb 14, 1975 · Composer Gustav Mahler's (Robert Powell) life, told in a series of flashbacks as he and his wife (Georgina Hale) discuss their failing marriage during a train journey. Director. Ken Russell. Writer. Ken Russell. Stars. Robert Powell. Georgina Hale. Lee Montague. See production info at IMDbPro. 38 User reviews. 33 Critic reviews. Won 1 BAFTA Award.
