However, in the 21st century, Hardy came to the attention of a whole new generation for his performances in the hugely successful Harry Potter films, while also continuing to make regular appearances in British television series. Unlike some British character actors, Hardy was not a Hollywood name and his work in films was therefore restricted toĪppearances in predominantly British-based productions such as That, in the following years, he was called on to reprise the role in His portrayal of Britain's wartime leader was so accurately observed Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981). Most fondly remember him as the overbearing Siegfried Farnon inīut his most critically acclaimed performance was as the title Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon. Born in Cheltenham inġ925, he studied at Oxford University and, in 1949, he joined the Hardy was acclaimed for his versatility and the depth of his performances. One of England's most successful and enduring character actors, with a prolific screen career on television and in films, Robert
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