Edward Hardwicke counts as a veteran of both film and television with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. The count stands at 61 titles, and the range inside it is wide. For much of the audience, Edward Hardwicke is Sam's Grandfather from 'Love Actually', whatever else the credits say. The list also holds 'Elizabeth'. 12 was the age at the first credit. More of the credits fall under drama than under anything else.
Edward Hardwicke
Actor
78 years (Aug 7, 1932 – May 16, 2011)London, UKLondon, England, UK
Edward Hardwicke counts as a veteran of both film and television with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. The count stands at 61 titles, and the range inside it is wide. For much of the audience, Edward Hardwicke is Sam's Grandfather from 'Love Actually', whatever else the credits say. The list also holds 'Elizabeth'. 12 was the age at the first credit. More of the credits fall under drama than under anything else.
Edward Hardwicke was an English actor, best known for his roles as Dr Watson in the Granada Television adaptations of Sherlock Holmes and Captain Pat Grant in the series Colditz.