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Brian Blessed
Inspire your audience to embrace adventure and creativity with Brian Blessed, speaker, actor, and after-dinner entertainer.
Brian Blessed OBE is an actor, presenter, and voice artist, recognised for his unmistakable voice and larger-than-life presence. With a career spanning over six decades, Brian has brought unforgettable characters to life across television, film, and theatre. His remarkable performances in productions such as I, Claudius, Blackadder, Flash Gordon, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats have made him a household name.
Born in Yorkshire to a coal miner and cricketer, Brian's early life was shaped by modest beginnings and strong family bonds. He discovered his passion for performance at a young age, leading him to study at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Following national service in the RAF, his acting career took flight with his breakout role as PC “Fancy” Smith in Z-Cars. He has since portrayed iconic roles, from Shakespearean figures to sci-fi legends, showcasing his extraordinary range.
Brian has voiced numerous iconic roles, from Boss Nass in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace to the villainous Clayton in Disney’s Tarzan. He provided narration for several projects, including children’s stories, radio dramas, and advertisements, and he remains a sought-after voiceover artist.
In addition to his acting achievements, Brian is known for his adventurous spirit, having climbed Mount Everest three times and reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. A passionate advocate for arts and charity, he was appointed an OBE in 2016, cementing his legacy as a cultural and philanthropic icon.
Topics, sessions and talks
Brian Blessed brings his energy and storytelling to the stage, captivating audiences with tales from his extraordinary life. He shares lessons drawn from decades of success in the arts, his daring expeditions to the world’s highest peaks, and his commitment to resilience and perseverance. With a voice and charisma that command attention, Brian inspires audiences to embrace challenges and pursue their ambitions fearlessly. His sessions blend humour, adventure, and wisdom, leaving attendees both entertained and inspired.
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To book Brian Blessed, email brian.blessed@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Brian's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Brian Blessed draws on autobiographical narrative as his primary speaking format, structuring sessions around first-person accounts from his acting career and mountaineering expeditions, including three attempts on Everest. He layers these stories with humour and direct address to the audience, creating an after-dinner style that moves between comedic anecdote and motivational reflection.
Brian Blessed OBE performs after-dinner speaking and hosting, drawing on storytelling across his acting career, mountaineering expeditions, and themes of resilience and perseverance. His screen credits span over six decades and include I, Claudius, Blackadder, Flash Gordon, and Star Wars: Episode I, alongside an OBE awarded in 2016.
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