Denys Hawthorne

Acting

Denys Hawthorne

Born 9 August 1932 · Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK · Died 16 October 2009 at 77

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

Highlights

In the Name of the Father1993 · Film · Appeal Judge
Agatha Christie's Poirot1989 · Series · Bonnington
Father Ted1995 · Series · Bishop Facks
Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · James Barclay
The House of the Spirits1993 · Film · Politician
Emma1996 · Film · Mr. Woodhouse

Filmography

Movies

31 films

Eviction1999 · Film · Patrick McBride
Emma1996 · Film · Mr. Woodhouse
Samuel Beckett: As the Story Was Told1996 · Film · Voice
A Breed of Heroes1994 · Film · Jack Smiles
In the Name of the Father1993 · Film · Appeal Judge
The House of the Spirits1993 · Film · Politician
The Russia House1990 · Film · Paddy
Shoot to Kill1990 · Film · Professor
The Englishman's Wife1990 · Film · Jim McGettrick
Australia1989 · Film
Blanc de Chine1988 · Film · Jason
Crossfire1988 · Film · Daniel Kent
Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids1986 · Film · Rudge
Daylight Robbery1986 · Film · Willy
Wynne and Penkovsky1985 · Film · Newson
The Price1985 · Film · Doherty
A Private Function1984 · Film · Hotel Manager
The Cry1984 · Film · RUC District Inspector
Amy1984 · Film · Col. Francis Shelmerdine
An Englishman Abroad1983 · Film · Tailor
Gates of Gold1983 · Film · Minister
Easter 20161982 · Film · Cyril Brown
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George1981 · Film · John Dillon
The Long March1980 · Film · Father Oliver
The Human Factor1979 · Film · Insp. Butler
Rogue Male1976 · Film · Assassin
Carson Country1972 · Film · Archie Heron
Suburban Wives1972 · Film · George/Kathy's Husband
The Wife Swappers1970 · Film · Cliff
The Inn Way Out1967 · Film · Irish Barman (as Dennis Hawthorne)
Bloomsday1964 · Film · M'Coy /Corley

Filmography

Series

21 shows

Father Ted1995 · Series · Bishop Facks
Agatha Christie's Poirot1989 · Series · Bonnington
Jack the Ripper1988 · Series · Assistant Commissioner
Troubles1988 · Series · Boy O'Neill
Hannay1988 · Series
Inspector Morse1987 · Series · Chief Superintendent Rennie
ScreenPlay1986 · Series · Jim McGettrick
Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · James Barclay
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Colonel James Barclay
Harry's Game1982 · Series · Minister of Defence
Les Roses de Dublin1981 · Series · Arthur Hogan
Strumpet City1980 · Series · Mr. Yearling
Grange Hill1978 · Series · Mr. Starling
Rumpole of the Bailey1975 · Series · Lt. Col. Borders
Churchill's People1974 · Series · The Confessor
Within These Walls1974 · Series · Dr Peter Mayes
Crown Court1972 · Series · Dr. Joseph Ross
New Scotland Yard1972 · Series · DI Ridge
Theatre 6251964 · Series · Cattermole
Dr. Finlay's Casebook1962 · Series
Armchair Theatre1956 · Series · Alan Drage