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Bernard Horsfall(1930-2013)

  • Actor
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Bernard Horsfall in The Avengers (1961)
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He was educated at Rugby where he became interested in acting. He spent a year in Canada studying agriculture then returned to England and taught at a prep school in Surrey. In 1950 he joined the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and on completing the course joined and toured with Dundee Repertory Theatre.
BornNovember 20, 1930
DiedJanuary 28, 2013(82)
BornNovember 20, 1930
DiedJanuary 28, 2013(82)
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Known for

Mel Gibson in Braveheart (1995)
Braveheart
8.3
  • Balliol
  • 1995
Diana Rigg, Telly Savalas, and George Lazenby in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
6.7
  • Campbell
  • 1969
Gandhi (1982)
Gandhi
8.0
  • General Edgar
  • 1982
A.J. Brown, Bernard Horsfall, Mary Kenton, and Geoffrey Palmer in Family Solicitor (1961)
Family Solicitor
TV Series
  • Francis Naylor

Credits

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  • Joby Blanshard, John Paul, and Robert Powell in Doomwatch (1970)
    Doomwatch
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Steven Granger
    • 2016
  • Stone of Destiny (2008)
    Stone of Destiny
    6.7
    • Archdeacon
    • 2008
  • Doctors (2000)
    Doctors
    4.6
    TV Series
    • Joseph Bryan
    • 2005
  • Doctor Who: The Monthly Adventures (1999)
    Doctor Who: The Monthly Adventures
    7.9
    Podcast Series
    • Arnold Baynes (voice)
    • 2003
  • Dr Bell and Mr Doyle: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2003)
    Dr Bell and Mr Doyle: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes
    7.4
    TV Movie
    • Crawford Senior
    • 2003
  • Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes (2000)
    Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes
    7.9
    TV Mini Series
    • Crawford Senior
    • 2000
  • Casualty (1986)
    Casualty
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Gerald Lassiter
    • Dr. Alex Upchurch, Coroner
    • Tom Baxter
    • 1988–1995
  • Mel Gibson in Braveheart (1995)
    Braveheart
    8.3
    • Balliol
    • 1995
  • Queen of the East (1995)
    Queen of the East
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Sir William Pitt
    • 1995
  • Josette Simon in Seekers (1993)
    Seekers
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Major Hurley (as Bernard Horsefall)
    • 1993
  • Nice Town (1992)
    Nice Town
    7.7
    TV Mini Series
    • Peter Dobson
    • 1992
  • Tony Doyle, Tom Georgeson, Neil Pearson, and Siobhan Redmond in Between the Lines (1992)
    Between the Lines
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Ch. Const. Gordon
    • 1992
  • Bernard Bresslaw and Kim Thomson in Virtual Murder (1992)
    Virtual Murder
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Professor Donn
    • 1992
  • Robert Carlyle, Rachel Weisz, and Michael Kitchen in The Advocates (1991)
    The Advocates
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Lord Thornhill
    • 1992
  • Sylvia Syms in Thatcher: The Final Days (1991)
    Thatcher: The Final Days
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Alan Clark
    • 1991

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On Her Majesty's Secret Service: Bond 50
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On Her Majesty's Secret Service: Bond 50
On Her Majesty's Secret Service: Bond 50
Clip 0:59
On Her Majesty's Secret Service: Bond 50
On Her Majesty's Secret Service: Bond 50
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On Her Majesty's Secret Service: Bond 50
On Her Majestys Secret Service
Trailer 2:14
On Her Majestys Secret Service

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Bernard Horsefall
  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • November 20, 1930
    • Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • January 28, 2013
    • Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Jane Jordan Rogers1960 - January 28, 2013 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    His theatre credits include: Sergeant-at-Arms in "King John" by William Shakespeare , directed by Michael Benthall (Old Vic Theatre, London, 1953)

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  • Trivia
    He was a physically imposing British classical actor of stage and screen who featured in many classic TV series, including the first episode of The Avengers (1961) and four Doctor Who (1963) serials.

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