Robert Hardy

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Characters played by Robert Hardy

Cornelius Fudge — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Incompetent Minister for Magic who denies Voldemort's return.

Cornelius Fudge — Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

Minister for Magic, denies Voldemort's return.

Cornelius Fudge — Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Incompetent Minister for Magic who denies Voldemort's return.

Cornelius Fudge — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

The Minister for Magic, whose political caution affects the response to magical threats.

Siegfried Farnon — All Creatures Great and Small (1978)

Siegfried Farnon is the proprietor of the Skeldale House surgery, where James Herriot works as a veterinary surgeon. Based on Donald Sinclair, he is also Tristan’s older brother; Robert Hardy plays him in the series.

Bishop — The Gathering (2003)

A religious figure who investigates the church relief alongside a priest. Learns of The Gathering's existence and attempts to deliver this warning to the Kirkman family before the priest dies in a fatal accident.

Zorn — Demons of the Mind (1972)

Zorn is the troubled head of the household and Elizabeth and Emil’s controlling father. He blames Hilda for allowing Elizabeth to escape, tries to separate Elizabeth from Carl Richter, and uses drugs and confinement to suppress the children. His guilt over Zorn's Wife’s suicide and repressed fantasies ultimately fuel the family’s nightmare.

Charles Augustus Milverton — The Master Blackmailer (1992)

Master blackmailer who preys on London's elite, Holmes's main adversary.

Bob, Lord Lilburn — The Shooting Party (1985)

Bob, Lord Lilburn, joins the gathering after serving as best man at his brother's wedding. He competes with Lionel Stephens over their shooting results and later asks Lady Lilburn, Olivia, to walk with him, but she has already promised to accompany Lionel.

Edward Foster / Andrew Marr — Dark Places (1973)

Recently released asylum patient who inherits the mansion. Suffers from intense flashbacks of Marr's past, loses his grip on reality, commits several murders, and is ultimately arrested with the money seized.

Headmaster — A Feast at Midnight (1994)

The headmaster of Dryden Park is sympathetic toward Magnus, though the account suggests he may also welcome another paying pupil. He has a private late-night fondness for peanut butter sandwiches, one of the school's secrets involving visits to the kitchen. His role contrasts with Raptor's unsympathetic treatment of Magnus.

Joachim von Ribbentrop — The Gathering Storm (1974)

Supporting character portrayed by Robert Hardy.

Career Overview

Robert Hardy has 95 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Wizarding World with 4 titles. Signature works include All Creatures Great and Small, Speed King, Demons of the Mind. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
95
Birth Date
1925-10-29
Birth Place
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q434694), public domain (CC0).