Patrick Stewart’s Career in Photos: ‘Star Trek,’ ‘X-Men,’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and More

Patrick Stewart, who died Wednesday at 86, starred in dozens of film, shows and TV movies across 60 years on screen. He was best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard on “Star Trek” and Prof. Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” movies, and he received four Emmy nominations, three Golden Globe noms, a Tony nod and one Grammy win during his career.

“His professional accomplishments were humbly matched by his philanthropy and activism on behalf of human rights, survivors of domestic violence, global refugees, veterans’ mental health services, and animal welfare, particularly his cherished foster pitties,” a statement on his Instagram read. “He was a Knight, Chancellor, motor sport enthusiast, and lifelong Huddersfield Football fan. He will be remembered for the dignity, compassion and humanity he brought to every role — in his art and life.”

Stewart’s “Star Trek” and Marvel co-stars have shared tributes to him online, in addition to his countless fans.

“Sir Patrick Stewart was a friend, a colleague, and a magnificent actor,” wrote fellow “Star Trek” icon William Shatner. “From the stage to the bridge of the Enterprise, he brought intelligence, grace, and a deep sense of humanity to everything he did. Captain Picard stood for the best of us, and so did the man who played him. I was filled with affection and admiration for him and his work. My heart goes out to Sunny and his family. He will be deeply missed.”

Revisit Stewart’s career in photos below.

• Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

  

  Stewart debuted as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, the commanding officer of the Federation starship USS Enterprise, when “Star Trek: The Next Generation” aired on September 28, 1987.

• Star Trek: Generations (1994)

  

  Stewart reprised his role as Picard on the big screen in “Star Trek: Generations” on November 18, 1994. He starred in later “Star Trek” movies like “First Contact” (1996), “Insurrection” (1998) and “Nemesis” (2002).

• Moby Dick (1998)

  

  As Captain Ahab, Stewart hunted down the great white whale that had bitten off his leg years prior in this TV mini-series adaptation of Herman Melville’s novel. He was nominated for an Emmy for the role.

• Safe House (1998)

  

  Stewart played Mace Sowell, a retired DIA agent that has incriminating evidence on his former boss who’s now running for president. The TV film aired in the UK in late 1998 and in the U.S. in January 1999.

• A Christmas Carol (1999)

  

  As Ebenezer Scrooge, Stewart was visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come in this holiday TV movie.

• X-Men (2000)

  

  Stewart debuted as Prof. Charles Xavier, the leader of the X-Men mutant team, in the 2000 film. His powerful telekinetic mutant mentored young heroes and clashed with his old friend and rival Magneto (Ian McKellen). He also appeared in sequels and spinoffs like “X2” (2003), “The Last Stand” (2006), “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (2009), “The Wolverine” (2013) and “Days of Future Past” (2014).

• King of Texas (2002)

  This TV film reinvented Shakespeare’s “King Lear” and set the tale in the Republic of Texas during the 19th century. Stewart starred as John Lear, a wealthy cattle baron who divided his land amongst his daughters.

• The Lion in Winter (2003)

  Stewart played King Henry II in this TV film, which co-starred Glenn Close as Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in this TV movie remake of the Peter O’Toole classic.

• Green Room (2015)

  In Jeremy Saulnier’s thriller, Stewart plays the bar owner and leader of a Nazi group who attack a punk band that has just witnessed a murder in the Pacific Northwest.

• Blunt Talk (2015)

  In this Starz series, Stewart played Walter Blunt, a military veteran and turned cable journalist, and received another Golden Globe nomination.

• Logan (2017)

  Stewart and Hugh Jackman reunited as Xavier and Wolverine in “Logan,” the first R-rated “X-Men” spinoff. In the future-set spinoff, Xavier suffered from a degenerative disease and accidentally killed many mutants, and his character dies in the film alongside Wolverine.

• Avengers: Doomsday (2026)

  In what may be his final on-screen appearance, Stewart will return as Xavier in “Avengers: Doomsday” on Dec. 18. It will mark the first time that the Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four and more heroes will all cross over in the MCU.