Anne of the Thousand Days
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Sir Michael Murray Hordern, CBE (3 October 1911 – 2 May 1995) was an English actor. He is best known for his Shakespearean roles, especially King Lear . He often appeared in film, rising from a bit part actor to leading roles; by the time of his death he had appeared in nearly 140 films.
Michael Hordern. Actor: Where Eagles Dare. Some of Hordern's finest work was not in films or television but on radio: His performance as Gandalf in the BBC's radio adaptation of The Lord of the Rings was arguably the definitive portrayal of that character (contrast Hordern's Gandalf with that of Ian McKellen in the 3-part film adaptation of The ...
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- Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, UK
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- Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Sir Michael Hordern established himself as one of the premier stage actors of his generation, and also had a flourishing career as a supporting player in British and international cinema. Michael Murray Hordern was the son of John Calvery Hordern, a British Army captain, and the former Margareta Emily Murray.
- October 3, 1911
- May 2, 1995
May 3, 1995 · A tribute to the late actor Sir Michael Hordern, who starred in plays by Stoppard, Pinter and Chekhov, among others. Learn about his distinctive voice, mannerisms, intelligence and love of fishing.
Michael Hordern (3 October 1911 — 2 May 1995) was an English actor whose career spanned seven decades. He made more than 160 film appearances, usually in supporting character roles, and appeared in over 100 theatrical productions, most of them Shakespeare.
Production [1] [2]DateTheatreRoleMarch 1937People's Palace, Mile EndLodovico1937Tour of Scandinavia and the Baltic ...Sergius1937Tour of Scandinavia and the Baltic ...HenryVarious1937 –1939Little Theatre, BristolVariousBirth Name: Michael Murray Hordern. Profession Actor. Actor. 134 Credits. Lovejoy. 1993. Masterpiece Theatre. 1992. American Playhouse. 1988. Inspector Morse. 1987. Shakespeare Plays. 1980....
Sir Michael Murray Hordern, CBE (3 October 1911 – 2 May 1995) was an English actor. He is best known for his Shakespearean roles, especially King Lear. He often appeared in film, rising from a bit part actor to leading roles; by the time of his death he had appeared in nearly 140 films.
