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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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Jul 6, 2024 · Sir Michael Murray Hordern (1911 - 1995) was a British actor. Roles. 1981: The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series): Gandalf. 1987: The Adventures of Frodo. 1992: Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series): J.R.R. Tolkien (narrator) Quotes.
The scriptwriter Brian Sibley found the performances of three of the leading actors particularly excellent, namely Ian Holm as Frodo, Michael Hordern as Gandalf, and John Le Mesurier as Bilbo (all three actors pictured during the production).
Interview with actor Michael Hordern, best-known for his narration, his portrayal of Gandalf in the BBC radio production of "The Lord of the Rings," and his ...
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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 ...
- October 3, 1911
- May 2, 1995
Michael Hordern was an English actor known for his work in film, television, and radio. He is best recognized for his roles in “A Christmas Carol,” “Where Eagles Dare,” and as the voice of Gandalf in the BBC’s radio adaptation of “The Lord of the Rings.”
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Hordern provided the voice of the Wizard Gandalf in BBC's The Lord of the Rings radio series in 1981, despite having minimal foreknowledge of the story at large. Sir Ian Holm starred in this as Frodo Baggins, long before portraying Bilbo in The Lord of the Rings films.
