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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.
Filmography15 titles
Amy
1984as Col. Francis Shelmerdine
1984as Col. Francis Shelmerdine
Father Ted
1995as Bishop Facks
1995as Bishop Facks
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989as Bonnington
1989as Bonnington
Sherlock Holmes
1984as James Barclay
1984as James Barclay
In the Name of the Father
1993as Appeal Judge
1993as Appeal Judge
Inspector Morse
1987as Chief Superintendent Rennie
1987as Chief Superintendent Rennie
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975as Lt. Col. Borders
1975as Lt. Col. Borders
Jack the Ripper
1988as Assistant Commissioner
1988as Assistant Commissioner
The House of the Spirits
1993as Politician
1993as Politician
Emma
1996as Mr. Woodhouse
1996as Mr. Woodhouse
A Private Function
1984as Hotel Manager
1984as Hotel Manager
Rogue Male
1976as Assassin
1976as Assassin
The Russia House
1990as Paddy
1990as Paddy
An Englishman Abroad
1983as Tailor
1983as Tailor
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
1981as John Dillon
1981as John Dillon