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Terrence Hardiman(1937-2023)

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Terrence Hardiman in Neiti Marplen viimeinen juttu (1987)
The Cadfael Collection
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Cadfael (1994–1998)
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A police officer's son, Terrence E. Hardiman was born in Forest Gate, Essex (the area was later absorbed into London). He went to school in Essex, graduated in 1956 and then proceeded to study English at Cambridge University's Fitzwilliam College. He began his career on the Shakespearean stage as an amateur thespian with the Cambridge University Players and The Marlowe Society in the late 1950s. After an impressive early performance as Mephistopheles in Doctor Faustus, Hardiman joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon. A member of the ensemble from 1966 to 1970, he made regular appearances in classic plays like King Lear, Hamlet and (as Starveling the tailor) in Peter Brook's notably minimalist production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Acting on screen from 1965, Hardiman excelled in the portrayal of autocratic, imperious or sinister characters. He reached the peak of his popularity as the piercingly green-eyed, mind control-using antagonist of Riivattu rehtori (1996), a children's sci-fi series which made the actor a much recognized figure in and around London. In real life, Hardiman was known as a "good-natured gentleman" of amiable temperament.

Prior to his role as the demonic principal, Hardiman had enjoyed recurring roles in Softly Softly: Task Force (1969) (Inspector Armstrong), Maanalainen armeija (1977) (Luftwaffe chief Major Hans Dietrich Reinhardt) and Granada's Crown Court (1972) (barrister Stephen Harvesty). His impressively diverse gallery of personae in guest-starring appearances on television and in occasional forays to the big screen has included abbots and cardinals, Nazi officers, doctors, judges, police superintendents, university professors, a grand wizard (Kelvoton velho (1998)) and even a Prime Minister (Ramsay McDonald in Gandhi (1982)).

In addition to his work on stage and screen, Hardiman provided narration and voice-overs for numerous audio books by authors ranging from Roald Dahl and Ken Follett to Inspector Morse creator Colin Dexter and Wilkie Collins. He was married for almost six decades to the actress Rowena Cooper. Hardiman died on April 18 2023 at the age of 86.
BornApril 6, 1937
DiedApril 18, 2023(86)
BornApril 6, 1937
DiedApril 18, 2023(86)
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Terrence Hardiman in Cadfael (1994)
Derek Jacobi, Michael Culver, and Terrence Hardiman in Cadfael (1994)
Derek Jacobi, Mark Charnock, Michael Culver, Julian Firth, and Terrence Hardiman in Cadfael (1994)
Peter Guinness and Terrence Hardiman in Cadfael (1994)
Terrence Hardiman in Cadfael (1994)
Ben Kingsley and Terrence Hardiman in Gandhi (1982)
Ben Kingsley and Terrence Hardiman in Gandhi (1982)

Known for:

Gandhi (1982)
Gandhi
8.0
  • Ramsay MacDonald
  • 1982
Jeremy Brett and Joanna David in Rebecca (1979)
Rebecca
8.2
TV Mini Series
  • Frank Crawley
Helen Mirren and Tom Bell in Epäilyksen polttopiste: Sielujen kaitsija (1993)
Epäilyksen polttopiste: Sielujen kaitsija
8.1
TV Mini Series
  • Commander Chiswick
Derek Jacobi in Cadfael (1994)
Cadfael
8.1
TV Series
  • Abbot Radulfus

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Actor

  • The Demon Headmaster (2019)
    The Demon Headmaster
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Original Headmaster
    • 2019
  • Ein Sommer in Oxford (2018)
    Ein Sommer in Oxford
    5.7
    TV Movie
    • John Addington
    • 2018
  • Elizabeth Debicki in The Crown (2016)
    The Crown
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Doctor Evans
    • 2017
  • Cynthia Erivo in Genius (2017)
    Genius
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Professor Griesel
    • 2017
  • Ashley Jensen in Agatha Raisin (2014)
    Agatha Raisin
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Mr Green
    • 2016
  • Kenneth Branagh in Wallander (2008)
    Wallander
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Hakan von Enke
    • 2015
  • Guy Henry in Holby Cityn sairaala (1999)
    Holby Cityn sairaala
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Harold Holland
    • 2015
  • Tohtorit (2000)
    Tohtorit
    4.6
    TV Series
    • Philip Burke
    • Raymond Shelley
    • Major Robert Pilmer ...
    • 2003–2015
  • Timothy Spall in Mr. Turner (2014)
    Mr. Turner
    6.8
    • Gallery Visitors
    • 2014
  • Daniel Morrisey in For George (2012)
    For George
    Short
    • George's Friend 2
    • 2012
  • The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff (2011)
    The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Martin Christmasham
    • 2011
  • Doctor Who (2005)
    Doctor Who
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Hawthorne
    • 2010
  • The Fairy Queen (2009)
    The Fairy Queen
    7.9
    TV Movie
    • Egeus
    • 2009
  • Brendan Gleeson in Into the Storm (2009)
    Into the Storm
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • Captain Pim
    • 2009
  • Radio Mania: An Abandoned Work
    8.2
    Short
    • Mr Sterling
    • 2009

Videos4

The Cadfael Collection
Trailer 1:10
The Cadfael Collection
Cadfael
Trailer 2:01
Cadfael
Cadfael: A Morbid Taste Of Bones
Trailer 1:34
Cadfael: A Morbid Taste Of Bones
The Cadfael Collection: Disc 1
Trailer 1:07
The Cadfael Collection: Disc 1

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Terence Hardiman
  • Born
    • April 6, 1937
    • Forest Gate, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 18, 2023
    • UK
  • Spouse
    • Rowena Cooper1964 - May 8, 2023 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "Julius Caesar," at the Old Vic Theatre in London, England with Robert Eddison, Maurice Good, John Gregson, Emrys James, Michael Turner, Joseph O'Conor, Mary Kerridge, Giles Havergal and Kerry Gardner in the cast. Minos Volankis was director. Nicholas Georgiadis was designer. Elisabeth Lutyens was musical director.

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    He was at university with Derek Jacobi.

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