Bernard Hill The English Actor Best Known For His Portrayal Of King Theoden In The Lord Of The Rings Film Trilogy Has Passed Away At The Age Of 79

Bernard Hill, English Actor Known for Lord of the Rings, Dies at 79

Bernard Hill, the English actor best known for his portrayal of King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, has passed away at the age of 79.

Hill's other notable roles include Captain Edward Smith in Titanic and Luther in the 1980s television series of the same name. The actor was born on December 17, 1944, in Manchester, England. He began his acting career in the theatre before making his transition to film and television.