Stephen Hawking was a brilliant mind famously portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in «The Theory of Everything»—but he’s been on screen himself plenty of times.
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Stephen Hawking was a brilliant mind famously portrayed by Eddie Redmayne in his Oscar-winning role in «The Theory of Everything.» But Hawking has a pretty impressive list of cameos acting as himself, too. See below for the scientist’s best moments on-screen.
CBS
Star Trek: The Next Generation
In 1993, Hawking played himself in the episode «Descent.»
Fox
Futurama
Hawking has lent his voice to Fox’s «Futurama» a few times over the show’s run, and also in the «Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow» video game.
Fox
The Simpsons
Hawking also lent his voice to «The Simpsons» over the years, appearing in four episodes.
CBS
The Big Bang Theory
Hawking played himself in seven episodes of the CBS hit.
Trouper Productions
Quantum is Calling
This made for TV short film stars Hawking with Zoe Saldana and Paul Rudd.
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