Stephen Boyd was born on July 4, 1931 in Glengormley, Northern
Ireland.
Stephen Boyd's birth name was William Millar.
Stephen Boyd passed away on June 2, 1977 in Granada Hills,
California from a heart attack. Boyd died shortly after completing
a guest role on the popular TV series HAWAII FIVE-O. He had
a heart attack while playing golf.
In 1956 Boyd signed a 7-year contract with 20th Century Fox.
Stephen Boyd first role in a motion picture as the Irish spy
in the movie THE MAN WHO NEVER WAS.
Stephen also received a nomination for his role in the move
LISA.
Stephen Boyd is best known for his roles in several historical
epics, including THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, THE BIBLE, and,
of course, BEN-HUR.
Stephen Boyd's other notable credits include...
THE SQUEEZE (1977)
EVIL IN THE DEEP (1976)
THE BIG GAME (1972)
SLAVES (1969)
THE OSCAR (1966)
LISA (1962)
BEN-HUR
(1959)
SEVEN WAVES AWAY (1957)
BORN FOR TROUBLE (1955)
Stephen Boyd (left) in BEN-HUR
Stephen Boyd with his co-stars in FANTASTIC
VOYAGE
