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Lord of the Rings actor Bernard Hill dead at 79

Lord of the Rings actor Bernard Hill dead at 79

 


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English actor Bernard Hill, best known for his portrayal of Thoden, King of Rohan in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, as well as Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 film “Titanic,” died Sunday morning, according to the 'Associated Press.

Hill's agent confirmed his death. The cause of death is unknown at this time. He was 79 years old.

Hill's big break came in 1982 when he starred in the BBC2 program, “The Black Stuff”, as Yosser Hughes, a working class man riddled with obstacles including losing his job . His character's catchphrase, “Gizza's job!” (“Give us a job”) was frequently used by dissidents of Conservative Margaret Thatcher due to high unemployment.

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Bernard Hill as Thoden, King of Rohan in The Lord of the Rings on Horseback

English actor Bernard Hill played Thoden, King of Rohan, in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. (PictureLux/The Hollywood Archive/Alamy Stock Photo)

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Although he appeared in several films and television shows, Hill's first role was in the 1996 film “The Ghost and the Darkness,” which starred Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer. The following year, he starred in “Titanic”.

Bernard Hill smiles for a photo behind a table wearing a black shirt

Bernard Hill, pictured at Manchester Comic Con in July 2022, has appeared in numerous TV shows and films. (Getty Images)

Another of his major roles was alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in “The Scorpion King”, where he played Philos. He then appeared in the 2nd and 3rd parts of the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

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Bernard Hill, Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan pose for a photo

Bernard Hill is pictured with the 'Lord of the Rings' cast, including Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan. (J.Vespa/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Hill recently appeared in several episodes of the BBC series, “The Responder.” According to his IMDb, he had a film in pre-production.

Following his death, BBC Drama director Lindsay Salt paid tribute to Hill. “Bernard Hill blazed a trail on screen and his long career filled with iconic and remarkable roles is a testament to his incredible talent.”

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