Toby Stephens
Biography
Toby Stephens, born on April 21, 1969, is a talented English actor renowned for his work across stage, television, and film, earning recognition in both Hollywood and Bollywood. He gained international fame for his role as the notorious villain Gustav Graves in the 2002 James Bond film, Die Another Day. Stephens also captivated audiences with his portrayal of Edward Fairfax Rochester in the acclaimed BBC adaptation of Jane Eyre in 2006. He is the youngest son of celebrated actors Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Robert Stephens, which likely influenced his path into the performing arts.
In his personal life, Toby is married to actress Anna Louise Plowman, and together they have three children. His diverse career and strong familial ties within the acting community have solidified his place in the entertainment industry, making him a respected and admired figure.
Filmography
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The Morrigan
2026 • Malachy Crowley
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
2016
Sharpe's Challenge
2006 • Dodd
The Journey (2017)
2017 • Tony Blair
Die Another Day
2002 • Gustav Graves
Hunter Killer
2018 • Bill Beaman
The Severed Sun
2025 • The Pastor
The Great Gatsby (2000)
2000 • Jay Gatsby
Onegin
1999 • Lensky
Possession (2002)
2002 • Fergus Wolfe
Believe
2013 • Dr. Farquar
Space Cowboys
2000
Photographing Fairies
1997 • Charles Castle
Severance
2006 • Harris
Cousin Bette
1998 • Victorin Hulot
All Things To All Men
2013 • Riley
The Machine
2013 • Vincent McCarthy
Twelfth Night
1996 • Orsino
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
2005 • Captain William Gordon
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
1996 • Gilbert Markham
Jane Eyre
2006 • Edward Rochester
Summer of Rockets
2019 • Samuel Petrukhin