Bernard Hill
Bernard Hill is an English actor who has accumulated a long list of notable accomplishments. He first gained widespread recognition for his breakout role in the critically acclaimed film “Boys from the Blackstuff,” which earned him a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor. From there, he went on to appear in a number of notable films, including “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, in which he played the role of King Théoden. Hill’s work on the “Lord of the Rings” films, which were directed by Peter Jackson, allowed him to collaborate with a number of other talented actors, including Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, and Elijah Wood.
Hill has also been recognized for his contributions to the arts. In 2004, he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his services to drama, and in 2012, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester in recognition of his contributions to the field of performing arts.