Bernard Hill

Birth Name:

Bernard Hill

Birth Place:

Manchester, England

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Received a National Board of Review Award for his work on "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King․"
Received the 1983 Broadcasting Press Guild Award for Best Actor
In 1970, he earned a degree in theatre from Manchester Polytechnic School of Drama
Started out acting in various productions with the Salford Players
Often portrays characters who are in a position of authority
Was a college classmate of fellow actor Richard Griffiths
Was in contention for the role of Gandalf the wizard for Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" films

1998Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast:Nominated
2002ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
2003Actor - Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture:Nominated
2003ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Winner
2003DVDX Award - Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD):Nominated
2003Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2003NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner
2003OFCS Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
2003PFCS Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
2004Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
2004Critics Choice Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
2004Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Winner
2004PFCS Award - Best Ensemble Acting:Nominated
2006BAFTA TV Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2006Emmy - Best Performance by an Actor:Nominated
2023Jury Prize - Best Supporting Actor:Winner

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