who played king theoden in lord of the rings
Bernard Hill
title: Bernard Hill text: Bernard Hill Bernard Hill (born 17 December 1944) is an English film, stage and television actor. He is known for playing Yosser Hughes, the troubled 'hard man' whose life is falling apart in Alan Bleasdale's groundbreaking 1980s TV drama "Boys from the Blackstuff" and, more recently, as the Duke of Norfolk in the BBC adaptation of Dame Hilary Mantel's "Wolf Hall". He is also known for roles in blockbuster films, including Captain Edward Smith in "Titanic", King Théoden in "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy and Luther Plunkitt, the Warden of San Quentin Prison in the Clint Eastwood film title: Théoden text: Théoden Théoden is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel, "The Lord of the Rings". The King and Lord of the Mark of Rohan, he appears as a major supporting character in "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King". When first introduced, Théoden is weak with age and sorrow and the machinations of his top advisor, Grima Wormtongue, and he does nothing as his kingdom is crumbling. Once roused by Gandalf, however, he becomes an instrumental ally in the war against Saruman and Sauron. Théoden is introduced in "The Two Towers", the second volume of title: Théoden text: Théoden also had a daughter by the name of Idis, but she was eventually removed when her character was eclipsed by that of Éowyn. In Ralph Bakshi's 1978 animated version of "The Lord of the Rings", the voice of Théoden was provided by Philip Stone. Théoden also appears in Rankin/Bass's attempt to complete the story left unfinished by Bakshi in their television adaptation of "The Return of the King", though he speaks little, and is voiced by Don Messick. His death is narrated by Gandalf (voiced by John Huston). In the 1981 BBC Radio 4 version of "The Lord of title: Théoden text: the Rings", Théoden's death is described in song rather than dramatized conventionally. In this adaptation he is voiced by Jack May. Théoden is an important character in Peter Jackson's film adaption of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. As in the books, the character (played by Bernard Hill) first makes an appearance in "" (2002). However, unlike in the books, the Lord of the Mark is actually possessed and prematurely aged by Saruman (Christopher Lee). Gandalf (Ian McKellen) releases him from the spell, instantly restoring him to his true age, after which Théoden banishes Gríma Wormtongue (Brad Dourif) from Edoras. title: Bernard Hill text: of Rohan in Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy based on Tolkien's novel of the same name. Before casting him as King Théoden, director Peter Jackson considered Hill for the part of Gandalf. When he was due to leave the set at the end of production, Jackson gave Hill two gifts, Théoden's helmet and sword Herugrim. At the 2006 BAFTA TV Awards and International Emmy Award, Hill was nominated for his portrayal of David Blunkett in the one-off satirical drama, "A Very Social Secretary". Hill is one of the few actors who have acted in three films