Toby Stephens
Known for
Toby Stephens is an English actor born in Fitzrovia, London, the son of actors Maggie Smith and Robert Stephens, best known for playing Bond villain Gustav Graves in 'Die Another Day'. He led the pirate drama 'Black Sails' as Captain James Flint and starred in the reboot of 'Lost in Space' as patriarch John Robinson. His film work also includes '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi'. A versatile actor across period drama, science fiction, and blockbuster villainy, he has built a career distinct from his famous parents.
Toby Stephens
25 Movies
24 Series
Toby Stephens is an English actor born in Fitzrovia, London, the son of actors Maggie Smith and Robert Stephens, best known for playing Bond villain Gustav Graves in 'Die Another Day'. He led the pirate drama 'Black Sails' as Captain James Flint and starred in the reboot of 'Lost in Space' as patriarch John Robinson. His film work also includes '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi'. A versatile actor across period drama, science fiction, and blockbuster villainy, he has built a career distinct from his famous parents.
Movies
Plays Young Frank
Space Cowboys
2000
Plays Gustav Graves
Die Another Day
2002
Plays Bill Beaman
Hunter Killer
2018
Plays Glen 'Bub' Doherty
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
2016
Plays Nathaniel Cole
Mārama
2026
Plays Harris
Severance
2006
Plays Malachy Crowley
The Morrigan
2026
Plays Vincent McCarthy
The Machine
2013
Plays Frank Warren
Giant
2026
Plays Fergus Wolfe
Possession
2002
Plays Othello
Orlando
1992
Plays Orsino
Twelfth Night
1996
Plays Captain William Gordon
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
2005
Plays Riley
All Things To All Men
2013
Plays Lensky
Onegin
1999
Plays Victorin Hulot
Cousin Bette
1998
Plays Dr. Farquar
Believe
2013
Plays Dr. Woodleigh
Dark Corners
2006
Plays Tony Blair
The Journey
2017
Plays Charles Castle
Photographing Fairies
1997
Plays The Pastor
The Severed Sun
2025
Plays Peter Tremaine
The Best Man
2006
TV Shows
Plays Captain James Flint
Black Sails
2014
Plays John Robinson
Lost in Space
2018
Plays DI Jack Armstrong
Vexed
2010
Plays Samuel Petrukhin
Summer of Rockets
2019
Plays Christopher Hext
The Season
2026
Plays Damian Cray
Alex Rider
2020
Plays Kim Philby
Cambridge Spies
2003
Plays Edward Rochester
Jane Eyre
2006
Plays Melford Stevenson
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
2025
Plays Tsar Alexandre I
Napoleon
2002
Plays Oliver
The Camomile Lawn
1992
Plays Gilbert Markham
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
1996
Plays Crawford Hill
Wired
2008
Plays Charles
Perfect Strangers
2001
Plays Dr. Edward Armstrong
And Then There Were None
2015
Plays Poseidon
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
2023
Plays Prince John
Robin Hood
2006
Plays William Dodd
Sharpe
1993
Plays Dr. Nick Henderson
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Lionel
One Day
2024
Plays The Gentleman Ghost / Russell Craddock (voice)
Batman: Caped Crusader
2024
Plays David Connelly
Lewis
2007
Plays Philip Blake
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Mark Holgate
McDonald & Dodds
2020
Latest Trailers
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Mārama
Full Filmography
The Season
Christopher Hext · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
Mārama
Nathaniel Cole
2026
Film
The Morrigan
Malachy Crowley
2026
Film
Giant
Frank Warren
2026
Film
The Severed Sun
The Pastor
2025
Film
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story
Melford Stevenson · 4 episodes
2025–
TV
Batman: Caped Crusader
The Gentleman Ghost / Russell Craddock (voice) · 1 episode
2024–
TV
One Day
Lionel · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Poseidon · 3 episodes
2023–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Toby Stephens and where are they from?
Toby Stephens is 57 years old, born on April 21, 1969 in Fitzrovia, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Toby Stephens?
Toby Stephens is best known for roles in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Die Another Day, Hunter Killer.
How many movies has Toby Stephens been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1992), Toby Stephens has appeared in 24 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Toby Stephens's first movie?
The career of Toby Stephens began with Orlando (1992).
What is Toby Stephens's most recent movie or series?
Toby Stephens's most recent release is The Season, which premiered on June 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Toby Stephens appeared in?
On television, Toby Stephens has appeared in Lost in Space, Black Sails, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, And Then There Were None.
Toby Stephens
1969-04-21 · Fitzrovia, London, England, UK
Toby Stephens (born April 21, 1969) is an British actor of stage, film, and television. He is best known for his roles in Die Another Day (2002), Jane Eyre (2006), Black Sails (2014 – 2017), and Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023 – present). He is the youngest son of iconic actors Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Robert Stephens.