Patrick Stewart, Professor Xavier in the X-Men films, dies at 86
Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige paid tribute to the actor, who first played Charles Xavier in 2000's X-Men and appears in Avengers: Doomsday.
Patrick Stewart, the actor who played Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died at age 86, Variety reported.
Marvel Studios and studio president Kevin Feige released statements paying tribute to Stewart. Marvel Studios credited him with bringing Charles Xavier to life with grace, intelligence and humanity.
Stewart appeared as Professor Xavier in nine movies. He first took the role in 2000's X-Men, and Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in 2022 marked one of his later appearances as the character.
He is set to reprise the role in Avengers: Doomsday, which is scheduled for theaters on December 18.
Stewart is survived by his wife Sunny and his children.
Quick answers
How many movies did Patrick Stewart appear in as Professor X?
He appeared as Professor Charles Xavier in nine movies, starting with 2000's X-Men.
Is Patrick Stewart in Avengers: Doomsday?
Yes, he is set to reprise his role as Charles Xavier in Avengers: Doomsday, in theaters December 18.