Michael Hordern (1911–1995) |
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Following a brief teaching career, Michael Hordern made his stage debut in 1937. He made his film debut in 1939, but his career was stalled by WWII. He resumed his acting career in 1946, both in theatre and films. He hit his stride in the 1960s playing befuddled characters, particularly stuffy public officials. He was knighted in 1983.
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Died:(age 83) in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK |
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Actor (202 credits)
Actor (202 credits)
1992-1995
Screen Two
(TV Series)
Lord Langland / Godfrey Colston
Lord Langland / Godfrey Colston
- A Very Open Prison
(1995)
... Lord Langland
- Memento Mori
(1992)
... Godfrey Colston
1994
Middlemarch
(TV Mini Series)
Peter Featherstone
Peter Featherstone
- Episode #1.3
(1994)
... Peter Featherstone
- Episode #1.2
(1994)
... Peter Featherstone
- Episode #1.1
(1994)
... Peter Featherstone
1976-1993
Paddington Bear
(TV Series)
Narrator / Voices
Narrator / Voices
- Educational Special: Paddington's Alphabet Treasure Hunt
(1993)
... Narrator / Voices (voice)
- Special: Paddington's Birthday Bonanza
(1987)
... Narrator / Voices (voice)
- Special: Paddington Goes to School
(1984)
... Narrator / Voices (voice)
- Special: Paddington Goes to the Movies
(1983)
... Narrator / Voices (voice)
- Picture Trouble
(1979)
... Narrator (voice)
1992
Truckers
(TV Series)
Abbot of the Stationeri
Abbot of the Stationeri
- The Hall of the Manager
(1992)
... Abbot of the Stationeri (voice)
- The Abbott's Concerns
(1992)
... Abbot of the Stationeri (voice)
- Meet the Abbott
(1992)
... Abbot of the Stationeri (voice)
1990
The Green Man
(TV Mini Series)
Gramps
Gramps
- Episode #1.3
(1990)
... Gramps
- Episode #1.1
(1990)
... Gramps
1989-1990
Oh! Mr. Toad
(TV Series)
Badger
Badger
- Toad: Film Maker
(1990)
... Badger (voice)
- Toad in Love
(1990)
... Badger (voice)
- Oarsman Toad
(1990)
... Badger (voice)
- A Toad in Time
(1990)
... Badger (voice)
- Happy Birthday
(1990)
... Badger (voice)
1990
Chillers
(TV Series)
Colonel Eddie Phelps
Colonel Eddie Phelps
- The Cat Brought It In
(1990)
... Colonel Eddie Phelps
1984-1988
The Wind in the Willows
(TV Series)
Badger
Badger
- Happy New Year!
(1988)
... Badger (voice)
- Tunnels and Tremors
(1988)
... Badger (voice)
- Remember, Remember
(1988)
... Badger (voice, as Sir Michael Hordern)
- Monster of the Wild Wood
(1988)
... Badger (voice, as Sir Michael Hordern)
- Toad's Harvest
(1988)
... Badger (voice)
1987
The Secret World of Polly Flint
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Episode #1.6
(1987)
... Narrator
- Episode #1.5
(1987)
... Narrator
- Episode #1.4
(1987)
... Narrator
- Episode #1.3
(1987)
... Narrator
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Narrator
1986
Paradise Postponed
(TV Mini Series)
Simeon Simcox
Simeon Simcox
- The Simcox Inheritance
(1986)
... Simeon Simcox
- The Gods of the Copy Book Headings
(1986)
... Simeon Simcox
- Enigma Variations
(1986)
... Simeon Simcox
- And a Happy New Year to You, Too!
(1986)
... Simeon Simcox
- The Lost Leader
(1986)
... Simeon Simcox
1985
Theatre Night
(TV Series)
Sir William Gower / Introduction
Sir William Gower / Introduction
- Trelawny of the Wells
(1985)
... Sir William Gower / Introduction
1984
All the World's a Stage
(TV Mini Series)
Extract from Venice Preserved
Extract from Venice Preserved
- Silk Stockings and White Bosoms
(1984)
... Extract from Venice Preserved
- Prologue: Makers of Magic
(1984)
1981
The History Man
(TV Mini Series)
Professor Marvin
Professor Marvin
- Gross Moral Turpitude
(1981)
... Professor Marvin
- Part 3: October 3nd 1972 (P.M.)
(1981)
... Professor Marvin
- Part 2: October 3nd 1972 (A.M.)
(1981)
... Professor Marvin
1980
The Spirit of Cheshire
(Short)
(voice)
1980
Shogun
(TV Mini Series)
Friar Domingo
Friar Domingo
- Episode #1.5
(1980)
... Friar Domingo (credit only)
- Episode #1.4
(1980)
... Friar Domingo (credit only)
- Episode #1.3
(1980)
... Friar Domingo
- Episode #1.2
(1980)
... Friar Domingo
- Episode #1.1
(1980)
... Friar Domingo
1979
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
Cyril Bixby
Cyril Bixby
- Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat
(1979)
... Cyril Bixby
1973-1979
Jackanory
(TV Series)
Storyteller
Storyteller
- Alice Through the Looking-Glass: Part 5 - Queen Alice
(1979)
... Storyteller
- Alice Through the Looking-Glass: Part 4 - The White Knight
(1979)
... Storyteller
- Alice Through the Looking-Glass: Part 3 - Humpty Dumpty
(1979)
... Storyteller
- Alice Through the Looking-Glass: Part 2 - Tweedledum and Tweedledee
(1979)
... Storyteller
- Alice Through the Looking-Glass: Part 1 - The Garden of Live Flowers
(1979)
... Storyteller
1977
The Lively Arts
(TV Series documentary)
Claude Monet
Claude Monet
- Claude Monet
(1977)
... Claude Monet (voice)
1976
Blue Peter Special Assignment
(TV Series)
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin
- Darwin at Down House
(1976)
... Charles Darwin (voice)
1971-1976
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
God / King Lear / Mr. Posket / ...
God / King Lear / Mr. Posket / ...
- Chester Mystery Cycle
(1976)
... God
- King Lear
(1975)
... King Lear
- The Magistrate
(1972)
... Mr. Posket
- Tartuffe
(1971)
... Tartuffe
- Don Juan in Hell
(1971)
... The Devil
1975
Edward the King
(TV Mini Series)
W.E. Gladstone / W. E. Gladstone
W.E. Gladstone / W. E. Gladstone
- The Years of Waiting
(1975)
... W.E. Gladstone
- Scandal
(1975)
... W.E. Gladstone
- The Royal Quadrille
(1975)
... W.E. Gladstone
- The Invisible Queen
(1975)
... W. E. Gladstone
- A Hundred Thousand Welcomes
(1975)
... W. E. Gladstone
1968-1975
Omnibus
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator / Professor Parkins
Narrator / Professor Parkins
- Nijinsky: God of the Dance
(1975)
... Narrator (voice)
- In Search of Lost Time
(1971)
... Narrator
- Whistle and I'll Come to You
(1968)
... Professor Parkins
1974
Cakes and Ale
(TV Mini Series)
Willie Ashenden
Willie Ashenden
- Part 3
(1974)
... Willie Ashenden
- Part 2
(1974)
... Willie Ashenden
- Part 1
(1974)
... Willie Ashenden
1974
Fall of Eagles
(TV Mini Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- End Game
(1974)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Secret War
(1974)
... Narrator (voice)
- Tell the King the Sky Is Falling
(1974)
... Narrator (voice)
- The Appointment
(1974)
... Narrator (uncredited)
- Dearest Nicky
(1974)
... Narrator (uncredited)
1972
But Seriously, It's Sheila Hancock
(TV Series)
Various Characters
Various Characters
- Art for Whose Sake?
(1972)
... Various Characters
1971
Six Dates with Barker
(TV Series)
Arch Funster
Arch Funster
- 2774 AD: All the World's a Stooge
(1971)
... Arch Funster
1967
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
(TV Series)
Prof. Ainslie Grey
Prof. Ainslie Grey
- The Chemistry of Love
(1967)
... Prof. Ainslie Grey
1962-1966
The Scales of Justice
(TV Series)
Opening narration
Opening narration
- Company of Fools
(1966)
... Opening narration (voice, uncredited)
- The Invisible Asset
(1963)
... Opening narration (voice, uncredited)
- The Undesirable Neighbour
(1963)
... Opening narration (voice, uncredited)
- Position of Trust
(1963)
... Opening narration (voice)
- The Guilty Party
(1962)
... Opening narration (voice, uncredited)
1956-1966
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Andrew Crocker-Harris / Lord Minto / Ratcliff / ...
Andrew Crocker-Harris / Lord Minto / Ratcliff / ...
- The Browning Version
(1966)
... Andrew Crocker-Harris
- Nelson: A Study in Miniature
(1966)
... Lord Minto
- A Walk on the Water
(1963)
- The Quails
(1963)
... Ratcliff
- The Stone Dance
(1963)
... Pastor Iorweth
1964-1965
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Sir Jocelyn Symonds / General Kokoshkin, Chief of Police
Sir Jocelyn Symonds / General Kokoshkin, Chief of Police
- Sir Jocelyn, the Minister Would Like a Word...
(1965)
... Sir Jocelyn Symonds
- A Crack in the Ice
(1964)
... General Kokoshkin, Chief of Police
1964
Detective
(TV Series)
Detective Inspector Rason
Detective Inspector Rason
- The Man Who Murdered in Public
(1964)
... Detective Inspector Rason
1964
Festival
(TV Series)
Sir Augustus Thwaites
Sir Augustus Thwaites
- August for the People
(1964)
... Sir Augustus Thwaites
1963
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
Squire Banks / Squire Thomas Banks
Squire Banks / Squire Thomas Banks
- The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh: Part 3
(1963)
... Squire Banks
- The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh: Part 2
(1963)
... Squire Banks
- The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh: Part 1
(1963)
... Squire Thomas Banks
1963
Monitor
(TV Series documentary)
Preacher (The Sermon)
Preacher (The Sermon)
- The Sermon/A Viking at the Chateau of Louis XIV
(1963)
... Preacher (The Sermon)
1957-1961
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Man / Comte / Priam Farll
Man / Comte / Priam Farll
- The Square
(1961)
... Man
- The Gathering Dusk
(1957)
... Comte
- The Great Adventure
(1957)
... Priam Farll
1960
Somerset Maugham Hour
(TV Series)
George Warburton (segment 'The Outstation')
George Warburton (segment 'The Outstation')
- The Voice of the Turtle/The Outstation
(1960)
... George Warburton (segment 'The Outstation')
1960
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
Walter Ormund
Walter Ormund
- Twentieth Century Theatre: I Have Been Here Before
(1960)
... Walter Ormund
1960
International Detective
(TV Series)
Major Rupert Bexley
Major Rupert Bexley
- The Cumberland Case
(1960)
... Major Rupert Bexley
1959
Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Morganhall / Tony Peters
Morganhall / Tony Peters
- Back to Back: The Dock Brief and What Shall We Tell Caroline?
(1959)
... Morganhall / Tony Peters
1950-1959
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Shylock / Jacques / Maurice Lammering / ...
Shylock / Jacques / Maurice Lammering / ...
- Farewell My City
(1959)
... Maurice Lammering
- The Mayerling Affair
(1956)
... Epilogue spoken by (voice)
- The Merchant of Venice/II
(1955)
... Shylock
- The Merchant of Venice
(1955)
... Shylock
- Candida
(1955)
... Rev. James Mavor Morell
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Self (29 credits)
Self (29 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
He acted in George Bernard Shaw's play, "You Never Can Tell," at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London, England with Irene Worth in the cast. See more »Alternate Names:
Sir Michael HordernHeight:
6' (1.83 m)Spouse:
Eve Mortimer (her death) (1 child)Parents:
Edward Joseph Calverly Hordern | Margaret Emily Murray
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