Julian Glover facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Julian Glover CBE
Glover in 2014
Born	Julian Wyatt Glover (1935-03-27) 27 March 1935 (age 90) Hampstead, London, England
Alma mater	Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1957–present
Spouse(s)	Eileen Atkins ​ ​ (m. 1957; div. 1966)​ Isla Blair ​ (m. 1968)​
Children	Jamie Glover

Julian Wyatt Glover (born March 27, 1935) is a famous English actor. He has been in many plays, TV shows, and movies. He is known for his strong acting skills and has won important awards. He has also performed many times for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

You might know Julian Glover from some big movies. He played bad guys like General Maximilian Veers in The Empire Strikes Back (1980). He was also Aristotle Kristatos in the James Bond movie For Your Eyes Only (1981). Another famous role was Walter Donovan in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). He also voiced the giant spider Aragog in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002).

On TV, Julian Glover has been in many popular British shows. These include The Avengers, The Saint, and Doctor Who. He also played Grand Maester Pycelle in the popular HBO series Game of Thrones from 2011 to 2016.

Early Life and Education

Julian Glover was born in Hampstead, London, England. His mother, Honor Ellen Morgan, was a journalist for the BBC. His father, Claude Gordon Glover, was a BBC radio producer. His parents later divorced. Julian Glover's younger half-brother is the musician Robert Wyatt.

Julian Glover went to Bristol Grammar School. He was in the same class as other future actors there. He also studied at Alleyn's School in London. He then went to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, a famous acting school, and finished in 1954. He also served in the British Army for a time.

Acting Career Highlights

Julian Glover started acting in the early 1950s. He performed in plays at the Royal Court Theatre and for the Royal Shakespeare Company. In the 1960s and 1970s, he became a regular face on British TV. He appeared in shows like The Avengers and Doctor Who.

Famous Roles in Movies

In the 1980s, Julian Glover took on some of his most memorable movie roles. He played General Maximilian Veers, an Imperial general, in The Empire Strikes Back (1980). He was also the villain Aristotle Kristatos in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only (1981). Later, he played the tricky Walter Donovan in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).

In 2002, he lent his voice to the giant spider Aragog in the movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He also appeared in the movie Troy (2004) as Triopas.

Television Appearances

Julian Glover has had many roles on television. He played Richard the Lionheart in the Doctor Who serial The Crusade (1965). He also played the alien villain Scaroth in another Doctor Who story, City of Death (1979).

From 2011 to 2016, he was a main character in the HBO series Game of Thrones. He played Grand Maester Pycelle, an important advisor in the show. He appeared in 31 episodes over six seasons. In 2013, he played General Beauvilliers in the BBC drama Spies of Warsaw.

Stage Work and Other Projects

Julian Glover has a long history with the epic poem Beowulf. Since the 1980s, he has performed parts of the story. He often acts as an old poet, telling the tale in a special way. This has been used in documentaries about the English language and Anglo-Saxon England.

In 2009, he played Mr. Brownlow in the musical Oliver! in London's West End. He continues to perform in plays, showing his talent on stage.

Awards and Recognition

In 1993, Julian Glover won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He received this award for his excellent performance as King Henry IV in the Royal Shakespeare Company's plays Henry IV, Part 1 and Part 2.

He was also honored by the Queen in 2013. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his contributions to drama.

Personal Life

Julian Glover has been married twice. His first wife was actress Eileen Atkins. He is currently married to actress Isla Blair. They have a son, Jamie Glover, who is also an actor.

In 2020, Julian Glover sold many items from his acting career. These included photos, costumes, and props from his famous roles.

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

See also

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