'The Lord of the Rings' actor Bernard Hill has passed away at 79. The english actor was also known for his role as Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 film, 'Titanic.'
English actor Bernard Hill, best known for his portrayal of Théoden, King of Rohan in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy as well as Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 film 'Titanic,' died Sunday morning, per the Associated Press. Hill's agent confirmed his passing. A cause of death is unknown at this time. He was 79.
Although he appeared in several movies and television shows, Hill's first premiere role was in the 1996 film 'The Ghost and the Darkness,' which starred Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer. The following year he starred in 'Titanic.' Another major role of his was alongside Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in 'The Scorpion King,' where he played Philos. He then appeared in the 2nd and 3rd installments of 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.
Hill most recently appeared in several episodes of the BBC series, 'The Responder.' According to his IMDb, he had one film in pre-production. In wake of his passing, Lindsay Salt, the director of BBC Drama, paid tribute to Hill. 'Bernard Hill blazed a trail across the screen, and his long-lasting career filled with iconic and remarkable roles is a testament to his incredible talent.
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