Not just any Roman soldier, he portrayed Lucius Aelius Sejanus, who effectively created the Praetorian Guard. With a full head of curly hair.
replyI was scanning the comments for someone to mention this. I, Claudius is a great show and for the many people who mainly know Stewart from Star Trek, his character is a very fun contrast from Picard.
reply"I, Claudius" (1976) had a number of excellent actors in it—many of them no longer with us. Most (if not all) of the 12 parts are on YouTube and/or archive.org.
reply(Highly recommended.)
Or with his battle pug in Dune.
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