Monday, November 2, 2026

Patrick Stewart as Vladimir Lenin

https://www.reddit.com/r/socialism/comments/19clao7/patrick_stewart_as_vladimir_lenin/

Not only did the late Patrick Stewart play Vladimir Lein, but he described it as a role he was proud of, because he repeatedly described himself as a Socialist.

Gene Rodenberry was also very left leaning, and his Star Trek sometimes reflected this, stating that money had been abandoned in the future, and that people did not focus on material wealth, but self improvement.

According to Google AI...


Yes, Sir Patrick Stewart was a lifelong socialist and a supporter of the UK Labour Party. [1, 2, 3]
Key details of his political views include:
  • Working-Class Roots: He traced his left-wing politics to his upbringing in West Yorkshire, England, and his trade unionist father.
  • Early Political Awakening: He often described his "first act of civil disobedience" as taking place at age five during the 1945 UK general election, when Winston Churchill was defeated by Clement Attlee's Labour government.
  • Public Stances: He identified as an "absolute fundamental, emotional socialist" and frequently spoke out on political issues, including opposing Brexit and criticizing Donald Trump.
  • Reflections: He famously joked about the amusement he found in declaring his socialist beliefs to wealthy guests at dinner parties in Beverly Hills, as detailed by Marca. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

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