Terrence Hardiman, a veteran actor of remarkable talent and versatility, has undoubtedly left an enduring and profound impact on the vast expanse of British television, with a significant proportion of his remarkable body of work being concentrated within the realm of children's programming, where he has earned a lasting and revered reputation for his captivating and unforgettable performances, none more so than his haunting and memorable portrayal of the diabolical and sinister headmaster in the cherished and iconic BBC series, The Demon Headmaster.
Personal Details
BornApr 6, 1937 Forest Gate, London, England, UK
Biography
Career
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2014

Mr. Turner as Gallery Visitor
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2010

Doctor Who as Hawthorne
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2009

Into the Storm as Captain Pim
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2007

Fishtales as Professor Ratcher
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2005

The Worst Week of My Life as Gerard
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2001
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2000

Distant Shadow as The Svit
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1999
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Jonathan Creek as Andre Masson
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1997

Mystery!: Cadfael as Abbot Radulfus
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Heartbeat as John Upton
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1996

The Moonstone as Colonel Sir John Herncastle
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The Demon Headmaster as The Demon Headmaster
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1993

Detonator as German Commander
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Prime Suspect as Commander Chiswick
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The Brittas Empire as Prosecutor
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Keeping Up Appearances as Eric
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1991

Lethal Impact as Bill Donovan
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Minder as Dr. Hardman
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1987

Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder as Walter Fane
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Inspector Morse as Clive Palmer
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Home to Roost as Doctor
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1986

God's Outlaw as Thomas Cromwell
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1985

Mask of Murder as Dr. Paul Crossland
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Bergerac as Nigel Ripley
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1983

Sahara as Browne
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1982
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Gandhi as Ramsay MacDonald
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1981

The Bunker as Gen. Fegelein (as Terence Hardiman)
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Loophole as David
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1979

Secret Army as Major Hans Dietrich Reinhardt
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1973

Justice as Higson
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1972

Running Scared as Doctor
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Pope Joan as Cardinal Anastasius