Brian Blessed is a British actor best known for playing Prince Vultan in the film Flash Gordon.
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Best Known For:The film Flash Gordon
Breakthrough:Established himself as a formidable presence in British television and film with his booming voice and larger-than-life
10 Quick Facts About Brian Blessed
- Full Name: Brian Blessed
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Flash Gordon
- Date of Birth: October 9, 1936
- Age: 89 years old
- Place of Birth: Mexborough, West Riding of Yorkshire
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Hildegarde Neil
- Children: Rosalind Blessed
Brian Blessed Age
Brian Blessed is about 90 years old as of 2026. Brian Blessed was born in 1936.
Brian Blessed Height
Brian Blessed stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.
Education
He attended Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where he studied Drama.
- Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
- Field of Study: Drama
Rise to Fame
Brian Blessed rose to prominence for his role in the film Flash Gordon.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Flash Gordon and Blackadder.
Television
- TV Show: Blackadder (Richard IV, 1983)
Film
- Film: Flash Gordon (Prince Vultan, 1980) — Iconic performance
Brian Blessed Family & Relationships
Brian Blessed is married to Hildegarde Neil. He has 1 child, Rosalind Blessed.
- Father: William Blessed
- Mother: Hilda Blessed
- Children:
- Rosalind Blessed
Lesser Known Facts
- Is an avid mountain climber and has attempted to climb Mount Everest three times.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Brian Blessed
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 9, 1936
- Age: 89
- Birthday: October 9
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Mexborough, West Riding of Yorkshire
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: William Blessed
- Mother: Hilda Blessed
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Hildegarde Neil
- Children: Rosalind Blessed
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Hildegarde Neil (Spouse • Wife)
