Quick Facts
Born:
1932-08-09
Birthplace:
Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK
Credits:
54 Total Roles
Denys Hawthorne
Acting
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Biography
Denys Hawthorne’s long and distinguished career has encompassed extensive work in theatre, television and film, both in England and Ireland. Drama has included Shakespeare and Chekhov, as well as many contemporary plays, while he has been seen in popular TV series including Inspector Morse, and Father Ted, and The Russia House, and Emma on the wide screen. Throughout, radio performance has been a constant theme, notably in drama and poetry.
Known For
In the Name of the Father
Appeal Judge
The House of the Spirits
Politician
Emma
Mr. Woodhouse
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Bonnington
Father Ted
Bishop Facks
The Russia House
Paddy
Sherlock Holmes
James Barclay
Inspector Morse
Chief Superintendent Rennie
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Eviction MOVIE | Patrick McBride |
| 1996 | Emma MOVIE | Mr. Woodhouse |
| 1996 | Samuel Beckett: As the Story Was Told MOVIE | Voice |
| 1995 | Father Ted TV | Bishop Facks |
| 1994 | A Breed of Heroes MOVIE | Jack Smiles |
| 1993 | In the Name of the Father MOVIE | Appeal Judge |
| 1993 | The House of the Spirits MOVIE | Politician |
| 1990 | The Russia House MOVIE | Paddy |
| 1990 | Shoot to Kill MOVIE | Professor |
| 1990 | The Englishman's Wife MOVIE | Jim McGettrick |