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Born on October 3, 1911, Michael Hordern was from Berkhamsted, United Kingdom. Michael Hordern was listed as a voice actor, stage actor and film actor. Death is recorded on May 2, 1995, at the age of 83. Education on record includes Brighton College. Listed accolades include Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Knight Bachelor.
My Take
Sir Michael Hordern is my kind of actor: a craftsman who climbed from bit parts to nearly 140 films without ever needing leading-man glamour. His Shakespearean work, especially King Lear, anchors his reputation, but I am just as impressed by his later devotion to television and radio, where the voice alone had to do the work. A knighthood and a CBE recognized a career built on reliability rather than flash. I have a soft spot for character actors who quietly elevate everything around them, and Hordern is a textbook example of the talent that holds a production together.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Hordern
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ホーダーン
- Reading
- まいける・ほーだーん
- Born
- October 3, 1911 – May 2, 1995
- Origin
- Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- voice actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
2. Background
- University
- Brighton College
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Knight Bachelor
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Hordern born?
Michael Hordern was born on October 3, 1911.
When did Michael Hordern die?
Michael Hordern died on May 2, 1995, aged 83.
Where was Michael Hordern from?
Michael Hordern was from Berkhamsted, United Kingdom.
What did Michael Hordern do?
Michael Hordern worked as voice actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
Where did Michael Hordern study?
Michael Hordern attended Brighton College.
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