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A place to discuss Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, and any of Tolkien's work! Bernard Hill appreciation post. Article on Bernard Hill's unmatched Oscar record: Never before has there been a man who looks exactly like his name as much as Bernard looks like a Bernard. I don’t know, Bernard in Four Weddings and a Funeral is pretty spot on as well.
Bernard Hill Dies Age 79. “I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed.”. RIP to a real one. Theoden has always been one of my favorite characters, and while nothing is perfect, I think Hill did a wonderful job portraying him. Hail the victorious dead.
Jul 9, 2021 · Bernard Hill was a huge fan and made his own audition tape. He originally read for Gandalf, but the time commitment deterred him from pursuing it any further (the filmmakers had McKellen in mind for the role, anyway) and he accepted the role of Theoden, over early candidates Patrick Stewart and Kevin Conway.
Bernard Hill: Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor dies. Hail the victorious dead. "I would have you smile again, not grieve for those whose time has come." RIP Bernard: thank you for your inspirational portrayal of King Theoden: it will stand for generations.
May 9, 2024 · Elijah's farewell to Bernard Hill, with Viggo's portrait as illustration. This story's told either in the Appendices or the commentary, but the photo was taken the night Viggo convinced everyone to camp out on location in order to get a sunrise shot the next morning. Originally, it was just to be "The Three Hunters", but when the rest of the ...
Aug 12, 2023 · Bernard Hill is a great actor but Smith comes off as kind of a lovable but incapable doofus. The man was HIGHLY regarded in the transatlantic shipping community and had an almost perfect safety record leading up to the sinking.
Bernard Hill, as Theodin, is not only on par with he rest of them, but he gets some of the most impactful scenes/lines in the movies and somehow manages to add so much depth to them it hurts. From the sorrow in his first scene of him coming out of the fog and realizing his son is dead to his speech at the Ride of the Rohirrim.
I thought the same thing too. He looked much older than he actually was when Titanic was filmed. He was in his early 50s back then. RIP Mr. Bernard Hill. You're acting was stupendous! I swear I thought the same too, but I think we’re all thinking of David Warner, who played Lovejoy and passed about 2 years ago.
Dec 14, 2022 · These movies wouldn't hit half as hard without his portrayal of Theoden. Absolutely my favorite performance of anyone across the whole trilogy. Iconic. He has many great and memorable moments in the two films, but like most of us, nothing can match the power of the Charge of the Rohirrim.
Sep 2, 2022 · Fun fact: Bernard Hill was a huge fan and, hearing about the films, filmed his own makeshift audition tape with a friend in a barn and sent it to Jackson. He auditioned for Gandalf, but the time commitment of the role was too large for him and since Jackson wanted Ian McKellen in that role, they offer Bernard the role of Theoden instead.
