Bernard Hill Biography

Bernard Hill is an English actor. He is known for playing Yosser Hughes, the troubled “hard man” whose life is falling apart in Alan Bleasdale’s groundbreaking 1980s TV drama Boys from the Blackstuff and, more recently, as the Duke of Norfolk in the BBC adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall.

He is also known for roles in films, including Captain Edward Smith in Titanic, King Théoden in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, and Luther Plunkitt, the Warden of San Quentin Prison in the Clint Eastwood film True Crime.

Bernard Hill Age

Hill is 77 years old as of 2021. He was born on 17 December 1944 in Blackley, Manchester, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on the 17 of December every year.

Bernard Hill height and Weight

Bernard stands at an average height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters). However, his weight as well as his other body measurements are currently under review and will be updated as soon as it has been made publicly available.

Bernard Hill Education

Hill attended Xaverian College, and then Manchester Polytechnic School of Drama at the same time as Richard Griffiths. He graduated with a diploma in theatre in 1970.

Bernard Hill Family, Parents, and Siblings

Hill was born and raised by his parents in Blackley, Manchester. He was brought up in a Catholic family of miners. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Hill’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Bernard Hill Wife and Children

Hill is a married man. He is married to Marianne, with whom he has a son named Gabriel. He lives in Suffolk. He is a longtime supporter of Manchester United FC. In 2019 he received an honorary degree from the University of East Anglia.

Bernard Hill Salary

Details pertaining to his annual salary are currently unavailable. This information is however under review and will be updated as soon as it has been made available to the public.

Bernard Hill Net Worth

Hill has an estimated net worth of $11 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Bernard Hill Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Bernard.

Bernard Hill Wiki

Full Names: Bernard Hill
Popular As: Bernard Hill
Gender: male
Occupation / Profession: Actor
Nationality: British
Race / Ethnicity: White
Religion: Not Known
Sexual Orientation: Straight

Bernard Hill Birthday

Age / How Old?: 77 years old as of 2021
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Date of Birth: 17 December 1944
Place of Birth: Blackley, Manchester, England
Birthday: December 17

Bernard Hill Body Measurements

Body Measurements: Not Known
Height / How Tall?: 5feet 9 inches
Weight: Not Known
Eye Color: dark brown
Hair Color: brown
Biceps Size: Not Known
Chest Size: Not Known
Hip Size: Not Known

Bernard Hill Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Not Known
Mother: Not Known
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
Marital Status: Married
Dating /Wife: Marianne
Children: Gabriel

Bernard Hill Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth: $11 million
Salary: Under Review
Source of Income: Actor

Bernard Hill Career

In 1976, Hill was seen as Police Constable Cluff in the Granada Television series Crown Court, the episode entitled “The Jolly Swagmen”

Boys from the Blackstuff

Hill first came to prominence as Yosser Hughes, a working-class Liverpudlian man ultimately driven to the edge by an uncaring system, in Alan Bleasdale’s BBC Play for Today program, The Black Stuff, and its the series sequel, Boys from the Blackstuff. His character’s much-repeated phrase Gizza job (“Give us a job”) became popular with protesters against Margaret Thatcher’s government, because of the high unemployment of the time.

Later roles

Hill then appeared as Sergeant Putnam in Gandhi (1982), directed by Richard Attenborough. Though Hill did not figure prominently in the cast, he benefited from being part of an Oscar-winning film. Next for him was Roger Donaldson’s The Bounty (1984), a fourth dramatization of the famed mutiny on HMS Bounty.

He had previously taken smaller parts in a number of British television dramas, appearing in the acclaimed I, Claudius in 1976 as Gratus, the no-nonsense soldier of Caligula’s bodyguard who drew Claudius from his hiding-place in the palace, and presented him as the proper heir to the empire, and also as Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York in the BBC Television Shakespeare 1982 productions of Shakespeare’s Henry VI plays.

In 1985, he played the lead role in a TV dramatization of John Lennon’s life, A Journey in the Life. In addition to TV roles, Hill appeared on stage in The Cherry Orchard and the title roles in Macbeth and A View from the Bridge.

Hill then received critical acclaim for his performance as Joe Bradshaw in Shirley Valentine (1989), about a Liverpool housewife (Pauline Collins) who was a former anti-establishment rebel and engages in an extramarital affair. Hill added more prominent films to his resume, including Mountains of the Moon (1990), Skallagrigg (1994), and Madagascar Skin (1995).

In the mid-1990s, Hill began appearing in films more regularly. His first major role came in The Ghost and the Darkness (1996), starring Val Kilmer as a bridge-building engineer who must trust a big game hunter (Michael Douglas) despite their mutual animosity; Hill portrayed the role of David Hawthorne.

Hill then went down with the ship when he played Captain Edward J. Smith in Titanic (1997), by James Cameron, with whom Hill got along quite well — an experience not shared by most working on the film.

Being in the then biggest grossing film of all time attracted attention to his career, as Hill became more sought-after for more prominent parts.

Hill played Philos in The Scorpion King (2002), starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Kelly Hu.

Hill became known to a worldwide audience when he was cast in the role of King Théoden of Rohan in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings film trilogy based on Tolkien’s novel of the same name. Before casting him as King Théoden, director Peter Jackson considered Hill for the part of Gandalf. When he was due to leave the set at the end of production, Jackson gave Hill two gifts, Théoden’s helmet, and sword Herugrim.

At the 2006 BAFTA TV Awards and International Emmy Award, Hill was nominated for his portrayal of David Blunkett in the one-off satirical drama, A Very Social Secretary.

He held a minor role in the 2008 film Valkyrie, as the commanding general of the 10th Panzer Division of the German Afrika Korps and as a voice actor for Sir Walter Beck in Fable III (2010).

He plays Samuel Cotton, who runs a sweet factory with his son in the 2014 three-part BBC drama series about Manchester From There To Here.

Hill appears as Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk in the 2015 six-part BBC adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novels, Wolf Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bernard Hill

Who is Bernard?

Bernard is an English actor. He is known for playing Yosser Hughes, the troubled “hard man” whose life is falling apart in Alan Bleasdale’s groundbreaking 1980s TV drama Boys from the Blackstuff and, more recently, as the Duke of Norfolk in the BBC adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall.

How old is Bernard?

Hill is 77 years old as of 2021. He was born on 17 December 1944 in Blackley, Manchester, United Kingdom.

How tall is Bernard?

Bernard stands at an average height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters). However, his weight as well as his other body measurements are currently under review and will be updated as soon as it has been made publicly available.

Is Bernard married?

Hill is a married man. He is married to Marianne, with whom he has a son named Gabriel. He lives in Suffolk. He is a longtime supporter of Manchester United FC. In 2019 he received an honorary degree from the University of East Anglia.

How much is Bernard worth?

Hill has an estimated net worth of $11 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

How much does Bernard make?