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Stewart's Wildest Role: Unhinged CIA Boss
1 Nov
Summary
- Sir Patrick Stewart voiced the unhinged CIA Deputy Director Avery Bullock.
- Stewart found immense joy playing the crude and offensive character.
- Fans and colleagues, including Seth MacFarlane, mourn his passing.
Sir Patrick Stewart, celebrated for his iconic roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, also inhabited the wild persona of CIA Deputy Director Avery Bullock on Seth MacFarlane's "American Dad!". Stewart openly shared his profound enjoyment in playing the unhinged and vulgar character, describing the experience as "fantastic" and "fun."
During a 2015 interview, Stewart elaborated on how playing Deputy Director Bullock offered him new acting opportunities. He particularly praised the show's brilliant, "scabrous and offensive" writing and the "adorable people" he worked with. Fans fondly recall Bullock's outrageous moments, contributing to the legacy Stewart leaves behind.
The passing of Patrick Stewart at 86 prompted heartfelt tributes. "American Dad!" fans on Reddit remembered his performance as Bullock, with some preferring it to his more famous roles. Co-creator Seth MacFarlane posted a moving farewell, calling Stewart a "legendary actor" and a "good friend."
