Robert Powell

Robert Powell is a British actor best known for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in Franco Zeffirelli's Jesus of Nazareth, one of the most-watched television productions in history. He has since had a long career in theatre, television, and film, including playing the detective Mark Doyle in the television series The Detectives and appearances in numerous stage productions. As an audiobook narrator, Powell brings one of the most recognisable voices in British entertainment — warm, resonant, and capable of great authority and tenderness.