7.9
Movie
Acting
Denys Hawthorne
- Born
- Died
- (aged 77)
- Birthplace
- Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK
- Credits
- 56 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.9
Movie
6.9
Movie
The House of the Spirits
6.6
Movie
Emma
8.2
TV
Agatha Christie's Poirot
8.2
TV
Father Ted
6.1
Movie
The Russia House
8.2
TV
Sherlock Holmes
7.9
TV
Inspector Morse
7.0
TV
Jack the Ripper
6.4
Movie
A Private Function
5.8
Movie
The Human Factor
6.7
TV
Grange Hill
7.1
TV
Rumpole of the Bailey
6.5
Movie
Rogue Male
6.7
TV
Harry's Game
6.1
Movie
An Englishman Abroad
4.4
Movie
The Wife Swappers
4.7
Movie
Australia
Acting credits 56
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Eviction Film | Patrick McBride |
| 1996 | Emma Film | Mr. Woodhouse |
| 1996 | Samuel Beckett: As the Story Was Told Film | Voice |
| 1995 | Father Ted TV | Bishop Facks (1 ep) |
| 1994 | A Breed of Heroes Film | Jack Smiles |
| 1993 | In the Name of the Father Film | Appeal Judge |
| 1993 | The House of the Spirits Film | Politician |
| 1990 | The Russia House Film | Paddy |
| 1990 | Shoot to Kill Film | Professor |
| 1990 | The Englishman's Wife Film | Jim McGettrick |
| 1989 | Australia Film | Mr. Frazer |
| 1989 | Agatha Christie's Poirot TV | Bonnington (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Jack the Ripper TV | Assistant Commissioner (2 ep) |
| 1988 | Troubles TV | Boy O'Neill (2 ep) |
| 1988 | Blanc de Chine Film | Jason |
| 1988 | Crossfire Film | Daniel Kent |
| 1988 | Hannay TV | (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Inspector Morse TV | Chief Superintendent Rennie (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids Film | Rudge |
| 1986 | Daylight Robbery Film | Willy |
| 1986 | ScreenPlay TV | Jim McGettrick (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Wynne and Penkovsky Film | Newson |
| 1985 | The Price Film | Doherty |
| 1984 | A Private Function Film | Hotel Manager |
| 1984 | The Cry Film | RUC District Inspector |
| 1984 | Sherlock Holmes TV | James Barclay (1 ep) |
| 1984 | The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes TV | Colonel James Barclay (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Amy Film | Col. Francis Shelmerdine |
| 1984 | A Woman Calling Film | Broderick's Colleague |
| 1983 | An Englishman Abroad Film | Tailor |
| 1983 | Gates of Gold Film | Minister |
| 1982 | Harry's Game TV | Minister of Defence (2 ep) |
| 1982 | Easter 2016 Film | Cyril Brown |
| 1981 | Les Roses de Dublin TV | Arthur Hogan (6 ep) |
| 1981 | The Life and Times of David Lloyd George Film | John Dillon |
| 1980 | Strumpet City TV | Mr. Yearling (7 ep) |
| 1980 | The Long March Film | Father Oliver |
| 1979 | The Human Factor Film | Insp. Butler |
| 1978 | Grange Hill TV | Mr. Starling (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Rogue Male Film | Assassin |
| 1975 | Rumpole of the Bailey TV | Lt. Col. Borders (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Churchill's People TV | The Confessor (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Within These Walls TV | Dr Peter Mayes (56 ep) |
| 1973 | Black and Blue TV | Ulric (1 ep) |
| 1972 | Carson Country Film | Archie Heron |
| 1972 | Crown Court TV | Dr. Joseph Ross (1 ep) |
| 1972 | New Scotland Yard TV | DI Ridge (1 ep) |
| 1972 | Suburban Wives Film | George/Kathy's Husband |
| 1971 | Ireland, Mother Ireland Film | Paul Kincaid |
| 1970 | The Wife Swappers Film | Cliff |
| 1967 | The Inn Way Out Film | Irish Barman (as Dennis Hawthorne) |
| 1964 | Bloomsday Film | M'Coy /Corley |
| 1964 | Theatre 625 TV | Cattermole (1 ep) |
| 1963 | Festival TV | Corley/M'Coy (1 ep) |
| 1962 | Dr. Finlay's Casebook TV | (1 ep) |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre TV | Alan Drage (1 ep) |