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
(1993)
Appeal Judge
Emma
(1996)
Mr. Woodhouse
The House of the Spirits
(1993)
The Russia House
(1990)
Paddy
The Human Factor
(1979)
Insp. Butler
Full Filmography
Acting
The Inn Way Out
(1967)
Irish Barman (as Dennis Hawthorne)
The Wife Swappers
(1970)
Cliff
Ireland, Mother Ireland
(1971)
Paul Kincaid
Carson Country
(1972)
Archie Heron
High Kampf
(1973)
Ulric
Rogue Male
(1976)
Assassin
The Human Factor
(1979)
Insp. Butler
The Long March
(1980)
Father Oliver
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
(1981)
John Dillon
Easter 2016
(1982)
Cyril Brown
Gates of Gold
(1983)
Minister
A Woman Calling
(1984)
Broderick's Colleague
A Private Function
(1984)
Hotel Manager
The Cry
(1984)
RUC District Inspector
Amy
(1984)
Col. Francis Shelmerdine
The Price
(1985)
Doherty
Wynne and Penkovsky
(1985)
Newson
Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids
(1986)
Rudge
Daylight Robbery
(1986)
Willy
Blanc de Chine
(1988)
Jason
The Russia House
(1990)
Paddy
Shoot to Kill
(1990)
Professor
The Englishman's Wife
(1990)
Jim McGettrick
In the Name of the Father
(1993)
Appeal Judge
The House of the Spirits
(1993)
A Breed of Heroes
(1994)
Jack Smiles
Emma
(1996)
Mr. Woodhouse
Samuel Beckett: As the Story Was Told
(1996)
Voice
Eviction
(1999)
Patrick McBride
An Englishman Abroad
(2009)
Tailor