Actors who are sirs: 59 Photos
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Sir: A title of honour for a knight that originates from the Old French word sieur. Dame or Lady: The female equivalent of the title sir that can be used by a woman in her own right.
Examples of British citizens awarded knighthoods for personal achievements include the actor Sir David Jason, and musicians Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney. It is commonly believed that a knighthood is offered as thanks and recognition for favourable representation of the United Kingdom.
Today, in the UK and in certain Commonwealth realms, a number of men are entitled to the prefix of 'Sir', including knights bachelor, knights of the orders of chivalry and baronets; although foreign nationals can be awarded honorary knighthoods.
- Patrick Stewart.
- Michael Caine.
- Ben Kingsley.
- Sean Connery.
Baldrick knighted in honours list. Actor Tony Robinson and sculptor Anish Kapoor have been knighted in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours. Robinson's Blackadder co-star Rowan Atkinson gets a CBE and singer Adele receives an MBE. Clare Balding and Aled Jones are also honoured.
Knighted actors - Mirror Online photo images
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