Denys Hawthorne

Biography

Denys Hawthorne’s long and distinguished career has encompassed extensive work in theatre, television and film, both in England and Ireland. Drama has included Shakespeare and Chekhov, as well as many contemporary plays, while he has been seen in popular TV series including Inspector Morse, and Father Ted, and The Russia House, and Emma on the wide screen. Throughout, radio performance has been a constant theme, notably in drama and poetry.

Known For

In the Name of the Father

as Appeal Judge

The House of the Spirits

Emma

as Mr. Woodhouse

Agatha Christie's Poirot

as Bonnington

Father Ted

as Bishop Facks

The Russia House

as Paddy

Sherlock Holmes

as James Barclay

Inspector Morse

as Chief Superintendent Rennie

Jack the Ripper

as Assistant Commissioner

A Private Function

as Hotel Manager