Portrait of Robert Hardy

Robert Hardy

Bio: One of England's most successful and enduring character actors, with a prolific screen career on television and in films, Robert Hardy was acclaimed for his versatility and the depth of his performances. Born in Cheltenham in 1925, he studied at Oxford University and, in 1949, he joined the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon
Born: Thu, Oct 29 1925
Birthplace: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Death: Thu, Aug 03 2017
Robert Hardy is 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Snapshot Wedding
Snapshot Wedding
Robert Hardy was
91 in Snapshot Wedding
as 'Donald'.
Sun, Jan 01 2017
Poster of Joseph's Reel
Joseph's Reel
Robert Hardy was
89 in Joseph's Reel
as 'Old Joseph'.
Thu, Jun 18 2015
Poster of Churchill:  100 Days That Saved Britain
Churchill: 100 Days That Saved Britain
Robert Hardy was
89 in Churchill: 100 Days That Saved Britain
as 'Winston Churchill'.
Sun, Jan 25 2015
Poster of Narnia's Lost Poet: The Secret Lives and Loves of C.S. Lewis
Narnia's Lost Poet: The Secret Lives and Loves of C.S. Lewis
Robert Hardy was
88 in Narnia's Lost Poet: The Secret Lives and Loves of C.S. Lewis
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Wed, Nov 27 2013
Poster of Ghosts in the Machine
Ghosts in the Machine
Robert Hardy was
83 in Ghosts in the Machine
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Oct 27 2009
Poster of Margaret
Margaret
Robert Hardy was
83 in Margaret
as 'Willie Whitelaw'.
Thu, Mar 26 2009
Poster of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Robert Hardy was
81 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
as 'Cornelius Fudge'.
Sun, Jul 08 2007
Poster of Goodbye Mr Snuggles
Goodbye Mr Snuggles
Robert Hardy was
80 in Goodbye Mr Snuggles
as 'Mr. Stiles'.
Tue, Aug 15 2006
Poster of Lassie
Lassie
Robert Hardy was
80 in Lassie
as 'Judge Murray'.
Fri, Dec 16 2005
Poster of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Robert Hardy was
80 in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
as 'Cornelius Fudge'.
Wed, Nov 16 2005
Poster of Making Waves
Making Waves
Robert Hardy was
78 in Making Waves
as 'Father Parry'.
Mon, Jul 26 2004
Poster of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Robert Hardy was
78 in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
as 'Cornelius Fudge'.
Mon, May 31 2004
Poster of Lucky Jim
Lucky Jim
Robert Hardy was
77 in Lucky Jim
as 'Professor Neddy Welch'.
Fri, Apr 11 2003
Poster of The Gathering
The Gathering
Robert Hardy was
77 in The Gathering
as 'Bishop'.
Sun, Feb 23 2003
Poster of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Robert Hardy was
77 in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
as 'Cornelius Fudge'.
Wed, Nov 13 2002
Poster of Bertie and Elizabeth
Bertie and Elizabeth
Robert Hardy was
76 in Bertie and Elizabeth
as 'President Roosevelt'.
Sun, Jul 07 2002
Poster of Thunderpants
Thunderpants
Robert Hardy was
76 in Thunderpants
as 'Doctor'.
Fri, May 24 2002
Poster of The Falklands Play
The Falklands Play
Robert Hardy was
76 in The Falklands Play
as 'Sir Anthony Parsons'.
Wed, Apr 10 2002
Poster of The Lost World
The Lost World
Robert Hardy was
76 in The Lost World
as 'Prof. Illingworth'.
Tue, Dec 25 2001
Poster of An Ideal Husband
An Ideal Husband
Robert Hardy was
73 in An Ideal Husband
as 'Lord Caversham'.
Tue, May 18 1999
Poster of Nancherrow
Nancherrow
Robert Hardy was
73 in Nancherrow
as 'Viscount Berryan'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of The Barber of Siberia
The Barber of Siberia
Robert Hardy was
73 in The Barber of Siberia
as 'Forsten'.
Wed, Nov 11 1998
Poster of The Tichborne Claimant
The Tichborne Claimant
Robert Hardy was
72 in The Tichborne Claimant
as 'Lord Rivers'.
Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Castle Ghosts of Wales
Castle Ghosts of Wales
Robert Hardy was
72 in Castle Ghosts of Wales
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 31 1997
Poster of Mrs. Dalloway
Mrs. Dalloway
Robert Hardy was
71 in Mrs. Dalloway
as 'Sir William Bradshaw'.
Mon, Sep 01 1997
Poster of Castle Ghosts of Ireland
Castle Ghosts of Ireland
Robert Hardy was
70 in Castle Ghosts of Ireland
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 13 1996
Poster of Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility
Robert Hardy was
70 in Sense and Sensibility
as 'Sir John Middleton'.
Wed, Dec 13 1995
Poster of Castle Ghosts of England
Castle Ghosts of England
Robert Hardy was
69 in Castle Ghosts of England
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 10 1995
Poster of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Robert Hardy was
69 in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
as 'Prof. Krempe'.
Fri, Nov 04 1994
Poster of A Feast At Midnight
A Feast At Midnight
Robert Hardy was
69 in A Feast At Midnight
as 'Headmaster'.
Tue, Nov 01 1994
Poster of The Master Blackmailer
The Master Blackmailer
Robert Hardy was
66 in The Master Blackmailer
as 'Charles Augustus Milverton'.
Sun, Feb 02 1992
Poster of Bomber Harris
Bomber Harris
Robert Hardy was
63 in Bomber Harris
as 'Winston Churchill'.
Sun, Sep 03 1989
Poster of Paris by Night
Paris by Night
Robert Hardy was
63 in Paris by Night
as 'Adam Gillvray'.
Tue, Apr 18 1989
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Holiday Affair
Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Holiday Affair
Robert Hardy was
63 in Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Holiday Affair
as 'Dr. Price'.
Mon, Dec 19 1988
Poster of In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
Robert Hardy was
62 in In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 20 1988
Poster of The Woman He Loved
The Woman He Loved
Robert Hardy was
62 in The Woman He Loved
as 'Winston Churchill'.
Sun, Apr 03 1988
Poster of The Death of the Heart
The Death of the Heart
Robert Hardy was
61 in The Death of the Heart
as 'Major Brutt'.
Sun, May 03 1987
Poster of Northanger Abbey
Northanger Abbey
Robert Hardy was
61 in Northanger Abbey
as 'General Tilney'.
Sun, Feb 15 1987
Poster of Make and Break
Make and Break
Robert Hardy was
61 in Make and Break
as 'John Garrard'.
Fri, Jan 02 1987
Poster of Paying Guests (Part 2)
Paying Guests (Part 2)
Robert Hardy was
60 in Paying Guests (Part 2)
as 'Colonel Chase'.
Thu, Oct 02 1986
Poster of Paying Guests (Part 1)
Paying Guests (Part 1)
Robert Hardy was
60 in Paying Guests (Part 1)
as 'Colonel Chase'.
Wed, Oct 01 1986
Poster of Jenny's War
Jenny's War
Robert Hardy was
59 in Jenny's War
as 'Klein'.
Fri, Oct 25 1985
Poster of The Shooting Party
The Shooting Party
Robert Hardy was
59 in The Shooting Party
as 'Bob, Lord Lilburn'.
Fri, Feb 01 1985
Poster of The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
Robert Hardy was
58 in The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
as 'King Richard'.
Tue, May 22 1984
Poster of James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
Robert Hardy was
58 in James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
as 'Archive Footage'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Robert Hardy was
54 in The Pied Piper of Hamelin
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Mar 12 1980
Poster of Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
Robert Hardy was
54 in Twelfth Night
as 'Sir Toby Belch'.
Sun, Jan 06 1980
Poster of Speed King
Speed King
Robert Hardy was
54 in Speed King
as 'Dorothy Campbell'.
Wed, Dec 19 1979
Poster of Caesar and Claretta
Caesar and Claretta
Robert Hardy was
49 in Caesar and Claretta
as 'Benito Mussolini'.
Thu, May 08 1975
Poster of The Gathering Storm
The Gathering Storm
Robert Hardy was
49 in The Gathering Storm
as 'Joachim von Ribbentrop'.
Fri, Nov 29 1974
Poster of The Slap
The Slap
Robert Hardy was
48 in The Slap
as 'Robert Dickinson'.
Wed, Oct 23 1974
Poster of Yellow Dog
Yellow Dog
Robert Hardy was
47 in Yellow Dog
as 'Alexander'.
Sat, Aug 11 1973
Poster of Gawain and the Green Knight
Gawain and the Green Knight
Robert Hardy was
47 in Gawain and the Green Knight
as 'Sir Bertilak'.
Fri, Jun 01 1973
Poster of Dark Places
Dark Places
Robert Hardy was
47 in Dark Places
as 'Edward Foster / Andrew Marr'.
Tue, May 01 1973
Poster of The Silent One
The Silent One
Robert Hardy was
47 in The Silent One
as 'The Assistant'.
Sat, Feb 10 1973
Poster of Psychomania
Psychomania
Robert Hardy was
47 in Psychomania
as 'Chief Inspector Hesseltine'.
Fri, Jan 05 1973
Poster of Demons of the Mind
Demons of the Mind
Robert Hardy was
47 in Demons of the Mind
as 'Zorn'.
Sun, Nov 05 1972
Poster of The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night
The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night
Robert Hardy was
46 in The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night
as 'Doctor Sir Robert Baldick'.
Fri, Oct 06 1972
Poster of Young Winston
Young Winston
Robert Hardy was
46 in Young Winston
as 'Prep School Headmaster'.
Thu, Jul 20 1972
Poster of The Stalls of Barchester
The Stalls of Barchester
Robert Hardy was
46 in The Stalls of Barchester
as 'Archdeacon Haynes'.
Fri, Dec 24 1971
Poster of 10 Rillington Place
10 Rillington Place
Robert Hardy was
45 in 10 Rillington Place
as 'Malcolm Morris'.
Wed, Feb 10 1971
Poster of Berserk!
Berserk!
Robert Hardy was
42 in Berserk!
as 'Detective Superintendent Brooks'.
Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of How I Won the War
How I Won the War
Robert Hardy was
41 in How I Won the War
as 'British General'.
Wed, Oct 18 1967
Poster of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
Robert Hardy was
40 in The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
as 'Dick Carlton'.
Thu, Dec 16 1965
Poster of Torpedo Run
Torpedo Run
Robert Hardy was
32 in Torpedo Run
as 'Lt. Redley'.
Fri, Oct 24 1958
Poster of Othello
Othello
Robert Hardy was
30 in Othello
as 'Cassio'.
Thu, Dec 15 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Robert Hardy was
81+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of Lewis
Lewis
Robert Hardy was
81+ in Lewis
as 'Sir Arnold Raeburn'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2007
Poster of Le Grand Charles
Le Grand Charles
Robert Hardy was
80+ in Le Grand Charles
as 'Franklin D. Roosevelt'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 27 2006
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Robert Hardy was
79+ in Agatha Christie's Marple
as 'Winston Churchill'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of Death in Holy Orders
Death in Holy Orders
Robert Hardy was
77+ in Death in Holy Orders
as 'Father Martin'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 23 2003
Poster of Foyle's War
Foyle's War
Robert Hardy was
76+ in Foyle's War
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 2002
Poster of Spooks
Spooks
Robert Hardy was
76+ in Spooks
as 'Sir John Barry'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of Shackleton
Shackleton
Robert Hardy was
76+ in Shackleton
as 'Sir James Caird'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 02 2002
Poster of The Lost World
The Lost World
Robert Hardy was
76+ in The Lost World
as 'Professor Illingworth'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 25 2001
Poster of The 10th Kingdom
The 10th Kingdom
Robert Hardy was
74+ in The 10th Kingdom
as 'Chancellor Griswold'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 27 2000
Poster of Nancherrow
Nancherrow
Robert Hardy was
73+ in Nancherrow
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 04 1999
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Robert Hardy was
71+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Robert Cavendish'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Testament: The Bible in Animation
Testament: The Bible in Animation
Robert Hardy was
71+ in Testament: The Bible in Animation
as 'Abraham (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 11 1996
Poster of Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
Robert Hardy was
70+ in Gulliver's Travels
as 'Dr. Parnell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 04 1996
Poster of Look at the State We're In!
Look at the State We're In!
Robert Hardy was
69+ in Look at the State We're In!
as 'Judge Sutcliffe'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 20 1995
Poster of Bramwell
Bramwell
Robert Hardy was
69+ in Bramwell
as 'Sir Herbert Hamilton, Sir Herbert Hamilton'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 01 1995
Poster of Middlemarch
Middlemarch
Robert Hardy was
68+ in Middlemarch
as 'Arthur Brooke'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 10 1994
Poster of War and Remembrance
War and Remembrance
Robert Hardy was
63+ in War and Remembrance
as 'Winston Churchill'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
Robert Hardy was
61+ in Inspector Morse
as 'Andrew Baydon'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Hot Metal
Hot Metal
Robert Hardy was
60+ in Hot Metal
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1986
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Robert Hardy was
58+ in Sherlock Holmes
as 'Charles Augustus Milverton'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 24 1984
Poster of The Far Pavilions
The Far Pavilions
Robert Hardy was
58+ in The Far Pavilions
as 'The Commandant'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1984
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Robert Hardy was
58+ in Natural World
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of The Cleopatras
The Cleopatras
Robert Hardy was
57+ in The Cleopatras
as 'Julius Caesar'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1983
Poster of Countdown
Countdown
Robert Hardy was
57+ in Countdown
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
Robert Hardy was
55+ in Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
as 'Winston Churchill'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1981
Poster of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Robert Hardy was
53+ in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
as 'Clayton'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1979
Poster of Mrs. Columbo
Mrs. Columbo
Robert Hardy was
53+ in Mrs. Columbo
as 'Stuart'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 26 1979
Poster of BBC Television Shakespeare
BBC Television Shakespeare
Robert Hardy was
53+ in BBC Television Shakespeare
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small
Robert Hardy was
52+ in All Creatures Great and Small
as 'Siegfried Farnon'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Supernatural
Supernatural
Robert Hardy was
51+ in Supernatural
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 11 1977
Poster of Raffles
Raffles
Robert Hardy was
51+ in Raffles
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 25 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Robert Hardy was
50+ in Quincy, M.E.
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of The Duchess of Duke Street
The Duchess of Duke Street
Robert Hardy was
50+ in The Duchess of Duke Street
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 04 1976
Poster of Victorian Scandals
Victorian Scandals
Robert Hardy was
50+ in Victorian Scandals
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 03 1976
Poster of Bill Brand
Bill Brand
Robert Hardy was
50+ in Bill Brand
as 'Mr. Marples'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1976
Poster of Edward the Seventh
Edward the Seventh
Robert Hardy was
49+ in Edward the Seventh
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1975
Poster of Petrocelli
Petrocelli
Robert Hardy was
48+ in Petrocelli
as ''.
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Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of A Ghost Story for Christmas
A Ghost Story for Christmas
Robert Hardy was
46+ in A Ghost Story for Christmas
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 24 1971
Poster of Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs
Robert Hardy was
45+ in Upstairs, Downstairs
as 'Sir Guy Paynter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1971
Poster of Elizabeth R
Elizabeth R
Robert Hardy was
45+ in Elizabeth R
as 'Robert Dudley'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 17 1971
Poster of Manhunt
Manhunt
Robert Hardy was
44+ in Manhunt
as 'Abwehr Sergeant Gratz'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of Mystery and Imagination
Mystery and Imagination
Robert Hardy was
40+ in Mystery and Imagination
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 29 1966
Poster of The Troubleshooters
The Troubleshooters
Robert Hardy was
39+ in The Troubleshooters
as 'Alec Stewart'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 07 1965
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Robert Hardy was
36+ in The Saint
as 'Walter Faber'.
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Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of The Dark Island
The Dark Island
Robert Hardy was
36+ in The Dark Island
as ''.
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Sun, Jul 08 1962
Poster of An Age of Kings
An Age of Kings
Robert Hardy was
34+ in An Age of Kings
as 'Henry, Prince of Wales'.
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Thu, Apr 28 1960
Poster of The Veil
The Veil
Robert Hardy was
32+ in The Veil
as ''.
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Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of The Buccaneers
The Buccaneers
Robert Hardy was
30+ in The Buccaneers
as 'Lord Hinch'.
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Wed, Sep 19 1956
Poster of The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
Robert Hardy was
30+ in The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
as 'Sir Rupert'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1956
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Robert Hardy was
26+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Joachim von Ribbentrop'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Sunday Night Theatre
Sunday Night Theatre
Robert Hardy was
24+ in Sunday Night Theatre
as 'Orsino'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1950