King Henry II — The Lion in Winter Character Profile

About King Henry II

Ruler of England and large parts of France who hosts the Christmas court at Chinon Castle. Facing the death of his eldest son, he must choose a new heir and favors his youngest son John.

Character Facts

Played by

Patrick Stewart

Appears in

The Lion in Winter (2003)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Lion in Winter

• Eleanor of Aquitaine (Glenn Close)
• Richard (Andrew Howard)
• Prince John (Rafe Spall)
• Toastmaster (Antal Konrád)
• Geoffrey (John Light)
• Philip (Jonathan Rhys Meyers)
• William Marshall (Clive Wood)
• Alais (Yuliya Vysotskaya)
• Young Prince John (Soma Marko)