Stuart Wilson is a British actor born on December 25, 1946, in Guildford, Surrey. Trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he began his career in British theatre and television. He achieved international fame in the 1990s, specializing in roles as charismatic and authoritative antagonists in Hollywood cinema. Among his most famous performances are the corrupt policeman Jack Travis in *Lethal Weapon 3* (1992), the cruel governor Don Rafael Montero in *The Mask of Zorro* (1998), and the inmate leader Marek in *No Escape* (1994). Other significant roles include Walker in *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III* (1993) and Dr. Robin Hatcher in the action-comedy *Hot Fuzz* (2007), one of his last appearances before his retirement from acting. His imposing screen presence and his ability to portray complex figures of authority have made him a highly recognizable and acclaimed character actor in genre cinema.