Denys Hawthorne

Denys Hawthorne was an American actor best known for his roles in Emma (1996), In the Name of the Father (1993), and Within These Walls (1974). Born on August 9, 1932, in Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, he passed away on October 16, 2009, in East Sussex, England.

Personal and Family Life

Denys was born into a well-to-do Protestant family and his father worked in the linen industry. He studied law at Queen’s University in Belfast before beginning his acting career with the Ulster Group Theatre in the early 1950s. He lived in East Sussex with his wife and had a profound love for poetry.

Career

Denys started with the BBC’s radio drama company in London during the late 1950s. He had a diverse career that included not just theatre, but also significant roles in television and film, showcasing his talent across multiple mediums. His memorable performances earned him recognition in both British and American entertainment.

Death and Legacy

Hawthorne passed away on October 16, 2009, leaving behind a legacy as a respected actor. His contributions to theatre and television continue to be appreciated by fans of his work, remembering him as a versatile and talented performer.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
Emma	1996-08-02	Mr. Woodhouse
The Wife Swappers	1970-09-09	Cliff
Easter 2016	1982-05-18	Cyril Brown
The Russia House	1990-12-21	Paddy
Eviction	1999-12-02	Patrick McBride
In the Name of the Father	1993-12-12	Appeal Judge
An Englishman Abroad	1983-11-29	Tailor
Shoot to Kill	1990-06-03	Professor
The Price	1985-01-10	Doherty
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George	1981-03-04	John Dillon
The Long March	1980-01-01	Father Oliver
The Human Factor	1979-12-18	Insp. Butler
Gates of Gold	1983-03-08	Minister
A Breed of Heroes	1994-09-04	Jack Smiles
A Woman Calling	1984-01-01	Broderick’s Colleague
A Private Function	1984-11-09	Hotel Manager
Samuel Beckett: As the Story Was Told	1996-04-13	Voice
Blanc de Chine	1988-04-20	Jason
Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids	1986-11-22	Rudge
The Cry	1984-07-31	RUC District Inspector
Amy	1984-01-02	Col. Francis Shelmerdine
The Englishman’s Wife	1990-01-08	Jim McGettrick
Daylight Robbery	1986-07-16	Willy
Wynne and Penkovsky	1985-02-01	Newson
Carson Country	1972-10-23	Archie Heron
Rogue Male	1976-09-22	Assassin
The House of the Spirits	1993-10-21
The Inn Way Out	1967-02-01	Irish Barman (as Dennis Hawthorne)
Ireland, Mother Ireland	1971-08-03	Paul Kincaid
High Kampf	1973-08-28	Ulric
Crossfire	1988-03-15	Daniel Kent
Father Ted	1995-04-21	Bishop Facks
Dr. Finlay’s Casebook	1962-08-16
Within These Walls	1974-01-04
Inspector Morse	1987-01-06	Chief Superintendent Rennie
Rumpole of the Bailey	1975-12-17
Hannay	1988-01-06
Black and Blue	1973-08-14
Grange Hill	1978-02-08	Mr. Starling
Sherlock Holmes	1984-04-24	James Barclay
Agatha Christie’s Poirot	1989-01-08	Bonnington
Harry’s Game	1982-10-25	Minister of Defence