
Denys Hawthorne
Born
1932-08-09
Place of birth
Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK
Died
2009-10-16
Biography
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

In the Name of the Father
Appeal Judge

The House of the Spirits
Politician

Emma
Mr. Woodhouse

Agatha Christie's Poirot
Bonnington

Father Ted
Bishop Facks

The Russia House
Paddy

Sherlock Holmes
James Barclay

Inspector Morse
Chief Superintendent Rennie

Jack the Ripper
Assistant Commissioner

A Private Function
Hotel Manager

The Human Factor
Insp. Butler

Grange Hill
Mr. Starling

Rogue Male
Assassin

Rumpole of the Bailey
Lt. Col. Borders

Harry's Game
Minister of Defence