Stephen Hawking

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Stephen Hawking

Born January 8, 1942 · Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Died March 14, 2018 · aged 76

Stephen William Hawking CH CBE FRS FRSA (January 8, 1942 – March 14, 2018) was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author, and Director of Research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology within the University of Cambridge. His scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical pre…

Known For

The UniversityThe University · 2016
The University
2016
MovieDocumentary
On a NASA research base in Silicon Valley, there's an organization that's changing the world ... Singularity University (SU). Created by renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis, with support from NASA, Google, and others, the university brings in some of the smartest students from around the world, and gives them a crash course in the most powerful exponential technologies on the planet. The students are then given a challenge: create companies that will impact a billion people within ten years. The film follows the students and their companies over five years, as they use the support of scientists, astronauts and billionaires in their attempt to make a dent in the universe.
Alien PlanetAlien Planet · 2005
Alien Planet
7.32005
MovieDocumentaryScience Fiction
The dynamic meeting of solid science and futuristic simulation culminates in a dramatic exploration to another inhabited planet seven light years away. Alien Planet creates a realistic depiction of creatures on another world, where life is possible, if not provable, according to scientists' theories. Take this fascinating journey created by state-of-the-art animation and photo-realistic effects.
The UnbelieversThe Unbelievers · 2013
The Unbelievers
6.52013
MovieDocumentary
Scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss travel the globe promoting a scientific worldview and the rational questioning of religious belief.
Why Are We Creative?Why Are We Creative? · 2018
Why Are We Creative?
7.62018
MovieDocumentary
A 30 years odyssey: the world's most intriguing artists and thinkers from the fields of visual art, music, filmmaking, acting, literature, philosophy, politics, business and science, are asked the same question: "Why are you creative?"
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion BacksFuturama: The Beast with a Billion Backs · 2008
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
7.02008
MovieAnimationComedy
Fresh off ripping space-time a new one at the end of "Bender's Big Score," the Planet Express crew is back to mend the tear in reality, or (hopefully) at least not make it worse. Beyond the tear, though, lurks a being of inconceivable...tentacularity. What will become of Earth, and indeed, our universe, when faced with the Beast with a Billion Backs?
David Blaine: Real or MagicDavid Blaine: Real or Magic · 2013
David Blaine: Real or Magic
6.82013
MovieTV MovieFamily
David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Woody Allen, and Robert DeNiro, to name a few. He goes to the homes of Kanye West and Harrison Ford, Will Smith and Olivia Wilde. He pays a visit to Stephen Hawking at his office in Cambridge University. Blaine also travels the world, astonishing people from all walks of life with never-before seen, inconceivable magic.
HawkingHawking · 2013
Hawking
7.62013
MovieDocumentary
The extraordinary story of the planet’s most famous contemporary scientist, told in his own words and by those closest to him. Made with unique access to Hawking’s private life, this is an intimate and moving journey into Stephen's world, both past and present.
Quantum Is CallingQuantum Is Calling · 2016
Quantum Is Calling
6.32016
Movie
Zoe Saldana enlists the help of Stephen Hawking to solve a quantum riddle in order to get Simon Pegg’s cat back. This follows Paul Rudd’s epic quantum chess match with Stephen Hawking.

Movies

The UniversityThe University · 2016
The University
2016
MovieDocumentary
On a NASA research base in Silicon Valley, there's an organization that's changing the world ... Singularity University (SU). Created by renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis, with support from NASA, Google, and others, the university brings in some of the smartest students from around the world, and gives them a crash course in the most powerful exponential technologies on the planet. The students are then given a challenge: create companies that will impact a billion people within ten years. The film follows the students and their companies over five years, as they use the support of scientists, astronauts and billionaires in their attempt to make a dent in the universe.
Alien PlanetAlien Planet · 2005
Alien Planet
7.32005
MovieDocumentaryScience Fiction
The dynamic meeting of solid science and futuristic simulation culminates in a dramatic exploration to another inhabited planet seven light years away. Alien Planet creates a realistic depiction of creatures on another world, where life is possible, if not provable, according to scientists' theories. Take this fascinating journey created by state-of-the-art animation and photo-realistic effects.
The UnbelieversThe Unbelievers · 2013
The Unbelievers
6.52013
MovieDocumentary
Scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss travel the globe promoting a scientific worldview and the rational questioning of religious belief.
Why Are We Creative?Why Are We Creative? · 2018
Why Are We Creative?
7.62018
MovieDocumentary
A 30 years odyssey: the world's most intriguing artists and thinkers from the fields of visual art, music, filmmaking, acting, literature, philosophy, politics, business and science, are asked the same question: "Why are you creative?"
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion BacksFuturama: The Beast with a Billion Backs · 2008
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
7.02008
MovieAnimationComedy
Fresh off ripping space-time a new one at the end of "Bender's Big Score," the Planet Express crew is back to mend the tear in reality, or (hopefully) at least not make it worse. Beyond the tear, though, lurks a being of inconceivable...tentacularity. What will become of Earth, and indeed, our universe, when faced with the Beast with a Billion Backs?
David Blaine: Real or MagicDavid Blaine: Real or Magic · 2013
David Blaine: Real or Magic
6.82013
MovieTV MovieFamily
David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Woody Allen, and Robert DeNiro, to name a few. He goes to the homes of Kanye West and Harrison Ford, Will Smith and Olivia Wilde. He pays a visit to Stephen Hawking at his office in Cambridge University. Blaine also travels the world, astonishing people from all walks of life with never-before seen, inconceivable magic.
HawkingHawking · 2013
Hawking
7.62013
MovieDocumentary
The extraordinary story of the planet’s most famous contemporary scientist, told in his own words and by those closest to him. Made with unique access to Hawking’s private life, this is an intimate and moving journey into Stephen's world, both past and present.
Quantum Is CallingQuantum Is Calling · 2016
Quantum Is Calling
6.32016
Movie
Zoe Saldana enlists the help of Stephen Hawking to solve a quantum riddle in order to get Simon Pegg’s cat back. This follows Paul Rudd’s epic quantum chess match with Stephen Hawking.
The 11th HourThe 11th Hour · 2007
The 11th Hour
6.72007
MovieDocumentaryDrama
A look at the state of the global environment including visionary and practical solutions for restoring the planet's ecosystems. Featuring ongoing dialogues of experts from all over the world, including former Soviet Prime Minister Mikhail Gorbachev, renowned scientist Stephen Hawking, former head of the CIA R. James Woolse
Stem Cell Universe With Stephen HawkingStem Cell Universe With Stephen Hawking · 2014
Stem Cell Universe With Stephen Hawking
7.22014
MovieDocumentary
The use of embryonic stem cells has ignited fierce debate across the spiritual and political spectrum. But what if we could create manmade stem cells - or find super cells in adults that could forever replace embryonic cells and remove the controversy? Today, we are on the brink of a new era - an age where we may be able to cure our bodies of any illness. Stephen HAWKING has spent his life exploring the mysteries of the cosmos, now there is another universe that fascinates him - the one hidden inside our bodies - our own personal galaxies of cells.
Hawking: Can You Hear Me?Hawking: Can You Hear Me? · 2021
Hawking: Can You Hear Me?
7.02021
MovieDocumentaryHistory
A documentary telling the remarkable human story of Stephen Hawking. For the first time, the personal archives and the testimonies of his closest family reveal both the scale of Hawking's triumphs and the real cost of his disability and success.
A Brief History of TimeA Brief History of Time · 1991
A Brief History of Time
7.21991
MovieDocumentary
This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, classmates, and peers are interviewed not only about his theories but the man himself.
Beautiful EquationsBeautiful Equations · 2010
Beautiful Equations
2010
MovieDocumentary
Artist and writer Matt Collings takes the plunge into an alien world of equations. He asks top scientists to help him understand five of the most famous equations in science, talks to Stephen Hawking about his equation for black holes and comes face to face with a particle of anti-matter. Along the way he discovers why Newton was right about those falling apples and how to make sense of E=mc2. As he gets to grips with these equations he wonders whether the concept of artistic beauty has any relevance to the world of physics.
The Truth Is in the StarsThe Truth Is in the Stars · 2017
The Truth Is in the Stars
6.82017
MovieDocumentary
William Shatner sits down with scientists, innovators and celebrities to discuss how the optimism of 'Star Trek' influenced multiple generations.
Surviving ProgressSurviving Progress · 2011
Surviving Progress
7.42011
MovieDocumentary
Humanity’s ascent is often measured by the speed of progress. But what if progress is actually spiraling us downwards, towards collapse? Ronald Wright, whose best-seller, “A Short History Of Progress” inspired “Surviving Progress”, shows how past civilizations were destroyed by “progress traps”—alluring technologies and belief systems that serve immediate needs, but ransom the future. As pressure on the world’s resources accelerates and financial elites bankrupt nations, can our globally-entwined civilization escape a final, catastrophic progress trap? With potent images and illuminating insights from thinkers who have probed our genes, our brains, and our social behaviour, this requiem to progress-as-usual also poses a challenge: to prove that making apes smarter isn’t an evolutionary dead-end.
London 2012: Paralympics Opening CeremonyLondon 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony · 2012
London 2012: Paralympics Opening Ceremony
7.52012
Movie
The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic games.
The Entire UniverseThe Entire Universe · 2016
The Entire Universe
3.52016
MovieMusicComedy
Eric Idle persuades Professor Brian Cox to present a lecture on the birth of the entire universe. Brian soon realises Eric is actually hosting a comedy and musical extravaganza.
Black Holes: The Edge of All We KnowBlack Holes: The Edge of All We Know · 2020
Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know
6.62020
MovieDocumentaryScience Fiction
Black holes stand at the limit of what we can know. To explore that edge of knowledge, the Event Horizon Telescope links observatories across the world to simulate an earth-sized instrument. With this tool the team pursues the first-ever picture of a black hole, resulting in an image seen by billions of people in April 2019. Meanwhile, Hawking and his team attack the black hole paradox at the heart of theoretical physics—Do predictive laws still function, even in these massive distortions of space and time? Weaving them together is a third strand, philosophical and exploratory using expressive animation. “Edge” is about practicing science at the highest level, a film where observation, theory, and philosophy combine to grasp these most mysterious objects.
When Aliens AttackWhen Aliens Attack · 2011
When Aliens Attack
5.82011
MovieScience FictionFantasy
What if an extra-terrestrial force attacked Earth? What might that look like and how will the people of Earth respond? Consulting a cast of world-renowned scientists, survival experts and defense experts, National Geographic explores this frightening scenario. Experts reveal what could motivate alien invaders to attack Earth, and speculate on how the attack might play out, the strategy alien invaders might use, and the most effective ways for humans to respond.
The Universe: God and the UniverseThe Universe: God and the Universe · 2011
The Universe: God and the Universe
9.02011
MovieDocumentary
Where did the universe come from and did a creator have a hand in making it? As scientists learn more about the universe, our ideas about exactly what God made (the earth, the universe, the multi-verse even nothing but empty space) have come into question.
Monty Python Live (Mostly)Monty Python Live (Mostly) · 2014
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
7.12014
MovieComedyMusic
Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
Monty Python: The Meaning of LiveMonty Python: The Meaning of Live · 2014
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
7.42014
MovieComedyDocumentary
With unprecedented access, this program reveals the humour, chaos and passion that went into bringing the Flying Circus to the stage cumulating in the legendary One Down, Five To Go.
Peter: The Human CyborgPeter: The Human Cyborg · 2020
Peter: The Human Cyborg
6.02020
MovieDocumentary
Peter: The Human Cyborg is the extraordinary journey of super-scientist Peter Scott-Morgan as he turns himself into a cyborg in an attempt to overcome the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) that will otherwise kill him.
Red Dwarf A–ZRed Dwarf A–Z · 2003
Red Dwarf A–Z
8.82003
MovieDocumentaryComedy
A compilation of clips and interviews, originally broadcast on BBC2's Red Dwarf Night, celebrating the show's 10th anniversary in 1998, and subsequently included on the DVD release of Red Dwarf series II.

TV Shows

The SimpsonsThe Simpsons · 1989
The Simpsons
8.01989
SeriesFamilyAnimation
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
HorizonHorizon · 1964
Horizon
7.41964
SeriesDocumentary
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
Star Trek: The Next GenerationStar Trek: The Next Generation · 1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.41987
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.
FuturamaFuturama · 1999
Futurama
8.41999
SeriesAnimationComedy
The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company in the retro-futuristic 31st century.
The Big Bang TheoryThe Big Bang Theory · 2007
The Big Bang Theory
7.92007
SeriesComedy
Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.
Last Week Tonight with John OliverLast Week Tonight with John Oliver · 2014
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
7.82014
SeriesComedy
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
BeckmannBeckmann · 1999
Beckmann
4.31999
Series
Reinhold Beckmann hosts a weekly talk show.
Epic Rap Battles of HistoryEpic Rap Battles of History · 2010
Epic Rap Battles of History
7.32010
SeriesComedy
Pitting notable historical and pop culture figures, real and fictional, against one another in a rap battle format.
Masters of Science FictionMasters of Science Fiction · 2007
Masters of Science Fiction
6.22007
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Masters of Science Fiction is an American television anthology series with each hour long episode taking the form of a separate short film adaptation of a story by a respected member of the science fiction community. The show is hosted by physicist Stephen Hawking.
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse TysonStarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson · 2015
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
6.72015
Series
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, scientists and comedians to explore a variety of cosmic topics and collide pop culture with science in a way that late-night television has never seen before. Weekly topics range from popular science fiction, space travel, extraterrestrial life, the Big Bang, to the future of Earth and the environment. Tyson is an astrophysicist with a gifted ability to connect with everyone, inspiring us all to to "keep looking up."
Territorio GravedadTerritorio Gravedad · 2023
Territorio Gravedad
2023
SeriesDocumentary
Into the Universe with Stephen HawkingInto the Universe with Stephen Hawking · 2010
Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking
7.82010
SeriesDocumentary
Hawking gives us the ultimate guide to the universe, a ripping yarn based on real science, spanning the whole of space and time -- from the nature of the universe itself, to the chances of alien life, and the real possibility of time travel.
Stephen Hawking's Grand DesignStephen Hawking's Grand Design · 2012
Stephen Hawking's Grand Design
7.52012
SeriesDocumentary
Stephen Hawking draws on 40 years of research to answer some of life's most compelling questions.
The AstronomersThe Astronomers · 1991
The Astronomers
8.01991
SeriesDocumentary
This series explores the lives and work of noted modern-day astronomers, taking the viewer into the farthest reaches of outer space in search of black holes, quasars, dark matter, gravity waves, stars and evidence of planets outside our solar system. Intriguing celestial phenomena are examined from the perspectives of the experts: the men and women that are uncovering the secrets of the cosmos. Further, the series focuses not only on professional achievements, but on the scientists' personal lives as well.
Genius of BritainGenius of Britain · 2010
Genius of Britain
7.02010
SeriesDocumentary
Genius of Britain is a five-part television documentary presented by leading British scientific figures, such as Stephen Hawking, Richard Dawkins, James Dyson, David Attenborough, Robert Winston, Paul Nurse, Jim Al-Khalili, Kathy Sykes and Olivia Judson. The series charts the history of some of Britain's most important scientists and innovators. It was first broadcast on Channel 4 on 30 May 2010.
Einstein and Hawking: Unlocking the UniverseEinstein and Hawking: Unlocking the Universe · 2020
Einstein and Hawking: Unlocking the Universe
8.02020
SeriesDocumentary
Two brilliant physicists of our day, Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking have each defined humanity's understanding of the universe but their beliefs on how it works do not always align. Through the use of CGI and voice synthesizing technology we bring the two geniuses back to life and together for the very first time.
Stephen Hawking's UniverseStephen Hawking's Universe · 1997
Stephen Hawking's Universe
5.81997
SeriesDocumentary
A six-part astronomical documentary series featuring the theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking.
TV OffalTV Offal · 1997
TV Offal
6.71997
SeriesComedy
The series covered generally obscure, rare or offensive excerpts of television footage from numerous media archives, usually accompanied by Lewis-Smith's biting commentary and cynical approach to what was being shown. Lewis-Smith used a variety of categories on the show to accompany a particular selection of programme footage. The show was also characterised by its musical score of campy jingles introducing the regular segments.
Stephen Hawking and the Theory of EverythingStephen Hawking and the Theory of Everything · 2008
Stephen Hawking and the Theory of Everything
2008
SeriesDocumentary
Join Stephen Hawking and other renowned thinkers as they explore the revolutionary new ideas that have evolved since the publication of his blockbuster book. Besides interviews, this stimulating documentary uses computer graphics and simple, easy-to-understand demonstrations to explain complex concepts. Topics include black holes, string theory, supersymmetry, dimensions beyond our perception, and the mysterious M force; all potential keys to unlocking the elusive "theory of everything" that seems so tantalizingly close.
Genius by Stephen HawkingGenius by Stephen Hawking · 2016
Genius by Stephen Hawking
6.62016
SeriesDocumentary
Professor Stephen Hawking challenges a selection of volunteers to think like the greatest geniuses in history and solve some of humanity's most enduring questions.
Brave New World with Stephen HawkingBrave New World with Stephen Hawking · 2011
Brave New World with Stephen Hawking
9.32011
SeriesDocumentary
Aided by some of the world's leading scientific figures, this new five-part series examines how 21st century scientists are battling the world's big killer diseases, breaking down the barriers between man and machine and expanding our understanding of the universe.
Expedition New EarthExpedition New Earth · 2017
Expedition New Earth
2017
SeriesDocumentary
Based on Professor Steven Hawking's research, humans will have to inhabit a new planet within a century if we are to survive. Join Hawking and a team of engineers, as they reach for the stars in the hopes of discovering a new world.
Stephen Hawking's Favorite PlacesStephen Hawking's Favorite Places · 2016
Stephen Hawking's Favorite Places
7.02016
SeriesDocumentary
Commander Stephen Hawking pilots his space ship, the SS Hawking, on the journey of a lifetime, zooming from black holes to the Big Bang, Saturn to Santa Barbara. After all, why should astronauts have all the fun?
Stephen Hawking's Science of the FutureStephen Hawking's Science of the Future · 2014
Stephen Hawking's Science of the Future
3.02014
SeriesDocumentary
Stephen Hawking’s Science of the Future investigates the very latest game changing innovations. Each episode takes one area of progress and sends five top scientists out to actively test the inventions and breakthroughs that are driving it. The team explore human upgrades, the virtual world, bio-mimicry, high-tech emergency responses, and more. Featuring a wide range of examples, from advanced robotics and breathtaking digital actors, to cutting edge smart homes and electronic brain stimulation, the series reveals how science is delivering astonishing improvements to all our lives. Using the evidence they gather, the team reveals the year when each innovation will be rolled out for us all to benefit from, and Hawking then draws out his own uniquely insightful predictions about what our world will be like in the years to come.