Edward Hardwicke
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: August 7, 1932
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Known For
Whinfrey's Last Case
In 1913 the British government, hearing that the Germans are planning World War I, ask top agent Whinfrey to intervene, but instead he decides to go on holiday to Cornish fishing village Torpoint. Here he believes he has stumbled upon a smuggling ring, but in fact they are Germans who are masquerading as locals in an advance invasion party. The British arrive and arrest them, believing that Whinfrey deliberately planned everything - though it is apparent that he did not.
Wings
The trials and tribulations of a daring group of young pilots in the Royal Flying Corps as they prepare for battle in World War I. The lead character joins the RFC without being the right class for some of his fellow pilots.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
The last installment of Sherlock Holmes' investigations.
Agatha Christie's Poirot
From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes uses his abilities to take on cases by private clients and those that the Scotland Yard are unable to solve, along with his friend Dr. Watson.
The Sweeney
Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Meet Frank Spencer, an eager young man trying to find his way in the world. He's enthusiastic, well-meaning... and disaster-prone.
Shameless
The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.
Ripping Yarns
A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January 1976, it ran for two subsequent series of five and three episodes in October 1977 and October 1979 respectively. Each episode had a different setting and characters, looking at a different aspect of British culture and parodying pre-World War II literature aimed at schoolboys.
The Day of the Jackal
An international assassin known as ‘The Jackal’ is employed by disgruntled French generals to kill President Charles de Gaulle, with a dedicated gendarme on the assassin’s trail.
Filmography
as Mr. Brownlow
as Reggie
as Sam's Grandfather
as Mr. Wood
as Wickfield
as Heaviside
as Ludovico H. Holly
as Richard Bannerman
as Zachariah
as Dr. Joseph
as Earl of Arundel
as Jonathan
as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
as Lord Stanley
as Gov. John Bellingham
as Dr. Watson
as Warnie Lewis
as Patrick Siddons
as Dr. John Watson
as Dr. John Watson
as Tommy Bayne
as Dr. John Watson
as Approved School Principal
as Himself
as Henry Angkatell
as Dr. John Watson
as Dr. John Watson
as Kinloch
as Gavin Barlow
as Marcus
as Dr. Pierre Dubois
as Guy Phillips
as Professor Proctor
as Dr. John H. Watson
as Dr. Alan Lyle
as Paediatrician
as Brinson
as Lord Dunning
as Dieter Stahl
as Enrico Fermi
as Christmas Humphries
as Mr. Girton
as Donald Sanders
as Inspector Black
as Biberstein
as Captain Paul Winter
as Baron Josef von Haller
as Mr. Girton
as Clive
as Bellcourt
as Gareth
as Gifford
as Mike McCarthy
as Arthur
as Charles Harold Calthrop
as Gifford
as Capt. Pat Grant
as Dr. Paul Richards
as Gareth
as Paediatrician
as Brinson
as Mitchell
as Lambert
as Pierre Chandebisse, Victor's Nephew
as Dr. Frank Yarrow
as Morris Dixon
as Montano
as Judas
as Ulvik
as George - English Boy (uncredited)