Edward Hardwicke
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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
29 Movies
32 Series
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.
Movies
Plays Sam's Grandfather
Love Actually
2003
Plays Charles Harold Calthrop
The Day of the Jackal
1973
Plays Earl of Arundel
Elizabeth
1998
Plays Mr. Brownlow
Oliver Twist
2005
Plays Gov. John Bellingham
The Scarlet Letter
1995
Plays Lord Stanley
Richard III
1995
Plays Heaviside
Enigma
2001
Plays Mr. Wood
The Gathering Storm
2002
Plays Dr. Pierre Dubois
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend
1985
Plays Dr. John Watson
The Sign of Four
1987
Plays Warnie Lewis
Shadowlands
1993
Plays Dieter Stahl
The Bunker
1981
Plays Dr. Joseph
Parting Shots
1999
Plays Montano
Othello
1965
Plays Lord Dunning
Venom
1981
Plays Captain Paul Winter
Full Circle
1978
Plays Ulvik
Hell Below Zero
1954
Plays Lambert
Otley
1969
Plays Approved School Principal
Let Him Have It
1991
Plays Mike McCarthy
The Black Windmill
1974
Plays Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Photographing Fairies
1997
Plays Mitchell
The Reckoning
1970
Plays Inspector Black
The Odd Job
1978
Plays Pierre Chandebisse, Victor's Nephew
A Flea in Her Ear
1968
Plays Ludovico H. Holly
She Who Must Be Obeyed
2001
Plays Jonathan
Appetite
1998
TV Shows
Plays Capt. Pat Grant
Colditz
1972
Plays Dr. John H. Watson
Sherlock Holmes
1984
Plays Arthur
My Old Man
1974
Plays Donald Sanders
Tycoon
1978
Plays Dr John Watson
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
1986
Plays Mr John H. Watson
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
1991
Plays Enrico Fermi
Oppenheimer
1980
Plays Dr Watson
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
1994
Plays Enrico Fermi
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Dr. Paul Richards
Crown Court
1972
Plays Sir Hector Rose
Strangers and Brothers
1984
Plays Wickfield
David Copperfield
2000
Plays Richard Bannerman
The Alchemists
1999
Plays Bellcourt
The Sweeney
1975
Plays Tommy Bayne
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Kinloch
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Gareth
Play for Today
1970
Plays Christmas Humphries
Lady Killers
1980
Plays Gifford
Thriller
1973
Plays Patrick Siddons
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Mr. Girton
Ripping Yarns
1976
Plays Biberstein
Holocaust
1978
Plays Henry Angkatell
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Judas
The Wednesday Play
1964
Plays Reggie
Shameless
2004
Plays Baron Josef von Haller
Supernatural
1977
Plays Clive
Centre Play
1973
Plays Farmer John Lodge
Wessex Tales
1973
Plays Guy Phillips
Lytton's Diary
1985
Plays Gavin Barlow
Time for Murder
1985
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Oliver Twist
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Oliver Twist
Mr. Brownlow
2005
Film
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Henry Angkatell · 1 episode
2003–2004
TV
Shameless
Reggie · 1 episode
2004–
TV
Love Actually
Sam's Grandfather
2003
Film
The Gathering Storm
Mr. Wood
2002
Film
Enigma
Heaviside
2001
Film
She Who Must Be Obeyed
Ludovico H. Holly
2001
Film
David Copperfield
Wickfield · 2 episodes
2000–
TV
Heartbeat
Tommy Bayne · 1 episode
1999
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edward Hardwicke still alive?
Edward Hardwicke passed away on May 16, 2011 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of Edward Hardwicke?
Edward Hardwicke is best known for roles in Love Actually, Elizabeth, Oliver Twist.
How many movies has Edward Hardwicke been in?
Over a 67-year career (since 1944), Edward Hardwicke has appeared in 29 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Edward Hardwicke's first movie?
The career of Edward Hardwicke began with A Guy Named Joe (1944).
What is Edward Hardwicke's most recent movie or series?
Edward Hardwicke's most recent release is Elementary My Dear Viewer, which premiered on November 17, 2007.
What TV shows has Edward Hardwicke appeared in?
On television, Edward Hardwicke has appeared in Agatha Christie's Poirot, Sherlock Holmes, Shameless, Holocaust.
Edward Hardwicke
1932-08-07 · London, England, UK
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.