The English actor played Captain Edward John Smith in the 1997 film Titanic as well as King Théoden of Rohan in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
His fellow actors from the 1997 Oscar-winning film pay tribute to a star whose career spanned decades.
Bernard Hill (17 December 1944 – 5 May 2024) was an English actor. He first came to prominence as troubled hard man Yosser Hughes in Alan Bleasdale's Play for Today drama The Black Stuff (1980) and its sequel serial Boys from the Blackstuff (1982), the latter earning him a nomination for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor.
Bernard Hill (1944-2024) was an actor known for his roles in The Lord of the Rings, Titanic, and True Crime. He also appeared in TV dramas such as Boys from the Blackstuff and Wolf Hall.
By Nathan Williams & Noor Nanji. The cast of The Lords of the Rings have paid tribute to their co-star Bernard Hill, who has died aged 79. The actor - who played King Théoden in Peter Jackson's ...
Bernard Hill in 1997's 'Titanic.'. British actor Bernard Hill, best known for supporting roles in “Titanic” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, has died, his family announced on Sunday ...
“Bernard Hill blazed a trail across the screen, and his long-lasting career filled with iconic and remarkable roles is a testament to his incredible talent, said Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama.
Bernard Hill was born on Dec. 17, 1944, in Blackley, a small town outside Manchester, England. His father was a miner, and his mother worked in kitchens.
“Bernard Hill blazed a trail across the screen, and his long-lasting career filled with iconic and remarkable roles is a testament to his incredible talent, said Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama.
LONDON (AP) — Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” and went down with the ship as the captain in “Titanic,” has died. Hill, 79, passed away Sunday morning, agent Lou Coulson said. Hill joined “The Lord Of The Rings” franchise in the ...
Bernard Hill, who played King Théoden and Captain Smith in two of the most acclaimed films of all time, has passed away at 79. He also starred in 'Boys From the Blackstuff', 'Gandhi', 'Wolf Hall' and more.
Joel Ryan/Joel Ryan/Invision/AP. English actor Bernard Hill, best known for roles in Titanic and The Lord of the Rings, died on Sunday. He was 79. Hill's agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed his death to ...