Known for movies
Short Info
Net Worth | $20 billion |
Date Of Birth | July 15, 1946 |
Spouse | Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim, Isteri Mariam, Pengiran Anak Saleha |
Fact | Robert's stepfather was Jack Williams, a highly regarded British polo player, developer of the modern game and an individual very involved with both the British Royal and foreign polo players nd teams including the Sultan of Brunei and numerous American teams and individuals. Under Williams'tutelage, Addie became an accomplished horseman and polo player. Williams'son and grandson are the well known British polo players, Nick Williams Sr. and Nick Williams Jr. Addie also spent time in Argentina, again with Williams. His family house in Sapperton in the Costwolds, near Cirencester meant that he was involved in polo every day through the season through much of the 1970s and early 1980s. He was renowned as a genuinely expert and experienced horseman and was an accomplished swordsman and former competitive archer. |
Hassanal Bolkiah is the 29th and current Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei, as well as the Prime Minister of Brunei, making him one of the last absolute monarchs. He is also head of the Brunei Investment Agency. The Sultan has been ranked among the wealthiest people in the world; Forbes estimated the Sultan’s total peak net worth at US$20 billion in 2008.
Bolkiah was born on 15 July 1946, in Brunei Town, as the eldest son of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III and Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit. He has two brothers, Prince Jefri and Prince Mohamed. After completing his primary and secondary education in Brunei, he attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom and graduated in 1967. In 1970, he was appointed Crown Prince by his father. He became Sultan after his father abdicated in 1967.
During his reign, he has made numerous changes to Brunei’s government and has modernized the country. He has also been active in promoting Islamic values and has introduced strict Sharia law in Brunei. In 2004, he introduced a new penal code that included stoning for adultery and amputation for theft. He has also banned Christmas celebrations in the country.
Bolkiah has been married four times and has five children. His first wife was Mariam Azizah, with whom he had two sons, Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and Prince ‘Abdul Malik. His second wife was Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim, with whom he had two daughters, Princess Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah and Princess Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah. His third wife was Sarah Saleh, with whom he had a son, Prince ‘Abdul Mateen. His fourth and current wife is Queen Saleha, with whom he has a daughter, Princess Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah.
Bolkiah is known for his love of cars and owns a large collection of luxury vehicles. He is also an avid golfer and has his own 18-hole golf course at his residence in Jerudong Park.
Highlighting the titah of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam at the recent opening of the 14th Legislative Council (LegCo) Meeting..
— Hassanal Bolkiah (@HassanalBolkia4) March 9, 2018
General Info
Full Name | Hassanal Bolkiah |
Net Worth | $20 billion |
Salary | $20 billion |
Date Of Birth | July 15, 1946 |
Profession | Politician |
Education | Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
Nationality | Bruneian |
Family
Spouse | Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim, Isteri Mariam, Pengiran Anak Saleha |
Children | Al-Muhtadee Billah, Prince Mateen of Brunei, Prince 'Abdul Malik, Princess Majeedah Bolkiah, Prince Azim of Brunei, Prince 'Abdul Wakeel, Princess Hafizah, Princess Rashidah, Princess 'Azemah, Princess Ameerah, Princess Muta-Wakkilah, Princess Fadzillah |
Parents | Rani Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit, Omar Ali Saifuddien III |
Siblings | Mohamed Bolkiah, Prince of Brunei, Jefri Bolkiah, Prince of Brunei, Princess Masna Bolkiah, Norain Bolkiah, Sufri Bolkiah, Amal Rakiah, Umi Kalthum Al Islam, Amal Jefriah, Amal Nasibah |
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Facts
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1 | Robert's stepfather was Jack Williams, a highly regarded British polo player, developer of the modern game and an individual very involved with both the British Royal and foreign polo players nd teams including the Sultan of Brunei and numerous American teams and individuals. Under Williams'tutelage, Addie became an accomplished horseman and polo player. Williams'son and grandson are the well known British polo players, Nick Williams Sr. and Nick Williams Jr. Addie also spent time in Argentina, again with Williams. His family house in Sapperton in the Costwolds, near Cirencester meant that he was involved in polo every day through the season through much of the 1970s and early 1980s. He was renowned as a genuinely expert and experienced horseman and was an accomplished swordsman and former competitive archer. |
2 | Son of a dancer and an American serviceman. Was adopted by a wealthy English couple at the age of 6 months. |
3 | He and former "Robin of Sherwood" star Ray Winstone, who played Will Scarlet opposite Addie's Gisbourne, have both been in films about King Arthur. Addie played Mordred in John Boorman's "Excalibur" (1981) and Winstone plays Sir Bors in Antoine Fuqua's "King Arthur" (2004). |
4 | Played two mythological villains: Mordred in "Excalibur" (which he got because of his resemblance to director John Boorman's son, Charlie, who played the boy Mordred) and Sir Guy of Gisbon on TV's "Robin of Sherwood" (1984); he was helped by his abilities as a horse rider. |
5 | Took Katrine Boorman out to dinner several times while filming the movie "Excalibur." As a result of this, Katrine's father, John Boorman, did not speak to him for a while, which caused some problems on the set. |
6 | Info. and pictures can be gotten by joining the Robin of Sherwood fan club, Spirit of Sherwood, SASE or IRC to Spirit of Sherwood 1276 W. Marshall, Ferndale, MI 48220, USA or email [email protected] for more information:) |
7 | Info. and pictures can be found on the Robin of Sherwood Homepages http://www.interport.net/~logomanc/ros.html |
8 | Spoke fluent Spanish and passable French, he was renowned as a genuinely expert and experienced horseman and was an accomplished swordsman and former competitive archer. |
9 | Official Robert Addie fanclub 'Addie's Faction' c/o Kirsty Robertson, 30 Queen Mary Avenue, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3BJ, UK. |
Movies
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Intimacy | 2001 | Bar owner | |
Lorna Doone | 2000 | TV Movie | King James II (uncredited) |
Monarch of the Glen | 2000 | TV Series | Andersson |
Mary, Mother of Jesus | 1999 | TV Movie | Pontius Pilate |
Captain Jack | 1999 | Helicopter Pilot | |
A Knight in Camelot | 1998 | TV Movie | Sir Sagramour |
Bugs | 1998 | TV Series | Gen. Russell |
In the Red | 1998 | TV Series | Mr Bradley |
Merlin | 1998 | TV Mini-Series | Sir Gilbert |
Noah's Ark | 1997 | TV Series | Sir Robert Clifton |
The New Adventures of Robin Hood | 1997 | TV Series | Groliet |
Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs | 1995 | Video | Gilbert / Himself |
Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups | 1994 | Video | Gilbert / Himself |
Red Dwarf | 1989 | TV Series | Gilbert |
The Endless Game | 1989 | TV Mini-Series | Second Blond Youth |
Crossbow | 1989 | TV Series | Arris Brother Arris |
Screenplay | 1988 | TV Series | Guy |
The Bill | 1988 | TV Series | Julian Pembridge |
A Hazard of Hearts | 1987 | TV Movie | Lord Peter Gillingham |
Pulaski: The TV Detective | 1987 | TV Series | Townsend |
Lost Belongings | 1987 | TV Mini-Series | Capt. Teddy Riddell |
I'll Take Manhattan | 1987 | TV Mini-Series | Sir Charles Kirkgordon |
The Return of Sherlock Holmes | 1986 | TV Series | Mr Murray |
Robin Hood | 1984-1986 | TV Series | Sir Guy of Gisburne |
Ladies in Charge | 1986 | TV Series | Hugo |
Dutch Girls | 1985 | TV Movie | Cone |
The Brief | 1984 | TV Series | Lt. Husk |
The First Olympics: Athens 1896 | 1984 | TV Mini-Series | Grantly Goulding |
Another Country | 1984 | Delahay | |
All for Love | 1983 | TV Series | Larry |
Andy Robson | 1983 | TV Series | George Grieve |
Midnight Feast | 1982 | TV Movie | |
Stalky & Co. | 1982 | TV Mini-Series | Stalky |
ITV Playhouse | 1981 | TV Series | Chris |
Smuggler | 1981 | TV Mini-Series | Scott-Ponsonby |
Excalibur | 1981 | Mordred | |
Bognor | 1981 | TV Series | Willy Wimbledon |
Barriers | 1981 | TV Series | Spike |
Horse in the House | 1979 | TV Series | Johnson |
Absolution | 1978 | Cawley |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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London by Night | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself |
Good Morning Britain | 1986 | TV Series | Himself - Gisburne |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia