Robert Powell's face is the one that comes to mind when they think of Jesus of Nazareth. It is a miniseries that is usually seen at Easter and Christmas.
Robert Powell achieved world fame thanks to his interpretation of Jesus of Nazareth. This 370-minute miniseries premiered 46 years ago but is still a constant on Christian holidays like Christmas and Easter.
The miniseries "Jesús de Nazareth" was broadcast for the first time in Latin America in the late 1970s. It was produced by the Italian Franco Zeffirelli. In addition to Robert Powell, Laurance Olivier, Christopher Plummer, Michael York, Peter Ustinov, and Ernest Borgnine, among others, performed.
The character of Jesus Christ was the one that stayed in the memory of all viewers and to this day is the face that comes to mind for more than one when they think of the second person of the Holy Trinity.
Currently, Robert Powell lives retired from the world of media, and cinema and prefers to lead a quiet life reading and enjoying his family. He has become one of the most coveted figures in the media because he has not been hit by camera flashes for many years.
Robert Powell's life
Robert Powell was born in 1944 in Salford, Manchester, England. He took his first steps in acting in the 70s. His first jobs were in low-budget series and movies on the BBC.
His fame came with his character of "Jesus of Nazareth." He actually went to audition for the role of Judas. The leading role was intended for Dustin Hoffman or Al Pacino. Finally, the producers were inclined to hire Robert Powell for the character of Jesus because of his eyes and his delicate features.
This role brought many changes in his private life: he had to marry his partner because this situation could be frowned upon by Christians and his face began to be part of churches and religious centers around the world, so he could hardly make a normal life.
