Paul Hardwick was an English actor who is best known for Octopussy, Romeo and Juliet, and A Man for All Seasons. He was born on November 15, 1918, in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, and passed away on October 22, 1983, in London, England.
Personal and Family Life
Paul Hardwick was born as Paul Victor Hardwick in a small town in England. He had a successful acting career spanning several decades, performing in both film and television. His performances often showcased his range and talent, earning him recognition in various roles.
Career
Throughout his career, Hardwick appeared in a variety of stage and screen productions. Notably, he played significant roles in classic films such as The Wars of the Roses and The Prince and the Showgirl. He also took part in numerous television series during the 1960s and 1970s, contributing to his reputation as a versatile actor.
Death and Legacy
Paul Hardwick died on October 22, 1983, in London, England. His legacy is remembered through the impactful performances he delivered over the years. Hardwick’s contribution to film and theatre continues to inspire new generations of actors.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Octopussy | 1983-06-05 | Soviet Chairman |
| A Man for All Seasons | 1966-12-13 | Courtier |
| Romeo and Juliet | 1968-04-02 | Lord Capulet |
| The Wars of the Roses | 1965-04-08 | Duke of Gloucester |
| If There Weren’t Any Blacks You’d Have to Invent Them | 1968-08-03 | |
| Edward II | 1970-08-06 | Earl of Warwick/ Sir John Maltravers |
| As You Like It | 1963-03-21 | Duke Senior |
| The Long Duel | 1967-07-27 | Jamadar |
| The Prince and the Showgirl | 1957-06-13 | Major Domo |
| Julius Caesar | 1970-06-04 | Messala |
| Churchill and the Generals | 1979-09-23 | Gen. Sir Hastings Ismay |
| The Rainbirds | 1971-02-11 | Recruiting Sergeant |
| The Tragedy of King Richard II | 1970-07-30 | John of Gaunt |
| Invasion | 1980-08-19 | Leonid Brezhnev |
| The Cherry Orchard | 1962-04-17 | Simyon Pishchik |
| The Deadly Affair | 1967-01-26 | Young Mortimer (in Edward II) |
| A Night to Remember | 1958-07-03 | Guggenheim’s Valet (uncredited) |
| 1990 | 1977-09-18 | Faceless |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Webster |
| The Professionals | 1977-12-30 | Chief Constable Green |
| Elizabeth R | 1971-02-17 | Father Robert Parsons |
| The Adventurer | 1972-09-29 | Winters |
| Justice | 1971-10-08 | Captain Saul |
| Sword of Honour | 1967-01-02 | Ritchie-Hook |
| The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes | 1971-09-20 | Lord Altington |
| Van der Valk | 1972-09-13 | Holmeijer |