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Biography
Sir Michael Murray Hordern (3 October 1911 – 2 May 1995) was an English actor, knighted in 1983 for his services to the theatre, which stretched back to before the Second World War.
Acted in 161
2000s
- 2008
Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
Squire Thomas Banks (archive footage)
1990s
- 1995
A Very Open Prison
Lord Langland
- 1994
- 1992
Truckers
The Abbot (voice)
Memento Mori
Godfrey Colston
Beauty and the Beast
Monsieur Du Blois (voice)
- 1990
The Green Man
Gramps · 3 episodes
Diamond Skulls
Lord Crewne
Perfect Scoundrels
Sir Norman · 1 episode
1980s
- 1989
The Wind in the Willows: A Tale of Two Toads
Badger (voice)
Danny the Champion of the World
Lord Claybury
The Dog It Was That Died
George
- 1987
The Trouble with Spies
Jason Locke
The Secret Garden
Ben Weatherstaff
Comrades
Mr. Pitt
Suspicion
Lord McLaidlaw
- 1986
The Wind in the Willows: Winter Tales
Badger (voice)
Paradise Postponed
Rev. Simeon Simcox · 14 episodes
Paddington Goes to School
Movie
- 1985
A Crack in the Ice
The Storyteller
Now Voyager
The Old Man
- 1984
The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood
Psychoanalyst
- 1983
The Wind in the Willows
Badger
Cymbeline
Jupiter
- 1982
King Lear
King Lear
Oliver Twist
Mr. Brownlow
- 1981
You're All Right, How Am I?
Patient
All's Well That Ends Well
Lafeu
The History Man
Professor Marvin · 3 episodes
- 1980
The Wildcats of St Trinian's
Sir Charles Hackforth
Gauguin the Savage
Durand-Huel
The Tempest
Prospero
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
The Talking Parcel
Oswald, the Sea Serpent
Romeo and Juliet
Capulet
- 1977
A Christmas Carol
Ebenezer Scrooge
Joseph Andrews
Parson Adams
- 1976
The Chester Mystery Plays
God
- 1975
Lucky Lady
Captain Rockwell
The Old Curiosity Shop
Edward Trent
Royal Flash
Headmaster
Edward the Seventh
W. E. Gladstone · 5 episodes
King Lear
King Lear
- 1974
- 1973
England Made Me
F. Minty
- 1972
The Pied Piper
Melius, Alchemist
The Possession of Joel Delaney
Justin
- 1971
A Christmas Carol
Marley's Ghost (voice)
Girl Stroke Boy
George Mason
Up Pompeii
Ludicrus Sextus
Six Dates with Barker
Arch Funster · 1 episode
- 1970
Some Will, Some Won't
Denniston Russell
Futtocks End
The Butler
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
Prudence and the Pill
Dr. Morley (uncredited)
Whistle and I'll Come to You
Professor Parkins
- 1967
I'll Never Forget What's'isname
Headmaster
How I Won the War
Grapple
The Jokers
Sir Matthew
- 1966
- 1965
- 1964
Macbeth
Banquo
The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
Squire Banks · 3 episodes
- 1963
The V.I.P.s
Airport Director
- 1961
- 1960
Man in the Moon
Dr. Davidson
Moment of Danger
Inspector Farrell
1950s
- 1959
Back to Back
Movie
- 1958
Girls at Sea
Admiral Reginald Victor Hewitt
The Spaniard's Curse
Judge Manton
I Accuse!
Prosecutor at Second Dreyfus Trial
- 1957
Windom's Way
Patterson
No Time for Tears
Surgeon
The Dock Brief
Morgenhall
- 1956
The Spanish Gardener
Harrington Brande
Armchair Theatre
Det. Supt. Coates · 1 episode
The Baby and the Battleship
Capt. Hugh
Pacific Destiny
Resident Commissioner
- 1955
The Constant Husband
The Judge
The Dark Avenger
King Edward
The Night My Number Came Up
Lindsay
- 1954
Svengali
Billy's Uncle
The Beachcomber
The Headman
Forbidden Cargo
Director of Customs
You Know What Sailors Are
Movie
- 1953
The Heart of the Matter
Commissioner
Personal Affair
Headmaster Griffith
Grand National Night
Inspector Ayling
Street Corner
Insp. Heron
- 1952
The Hour of 13
Herbert Frensham
The Magic Box
Official Receiver
- 1951
Tom Brown's Schooldays
Wilkes
Flesh and Blood
Webster
- 1950
Highly Dangerous
Lab Director Owens
Trio
Vicar
The Astonished Heart
Ernest
1940s
- 1949
Train of Events
First Plain Clothes Man
- 1948
Portrait from Life
Johnson
The Small Voice
Dr. Mennell
Good-Time Girl
Seddon
- 1947
Nightbeat
Police Training Officer
Mine Own Executioner
Co-Counsel at Inquest
- 1946
School for Secrets
Lt. Cmdr. Lowther
A Girl in a Million
Divorce Counsel
The Years Between
Member of Parliament (uncredited)
- 1940
Girl in the News
Assistant Prosecuting Counsel (Uncredited)
Band Waggon
(uncredited)
1930s
- 1939
A Girl Must Live
Movie
Sound 1
1980s
- 1986
Paddington Goes to School
Vocals
Appearances15
1990s
- 1993
Paddington Bear's Alphabet Treasure Hunt
Narrator
1980s
- 1987
The Secret World of Polly Flint
Narrator
- 1986
The Little Match Girl
Himself - Introduction
Paddington's Birthday Bonanza
Narrator
- 1983
The Tale of Beatrix Potter
Narrator (voice)
Group Madness
Self / Dr. Gilpin
Clash of Loyalties
Narrator
- 1982
- 1980
Paddington Bear Goes to the Movies
Narrator (voice)
1970s
- 1976
Paddington Bear
Narrator / All
Paddington Bear
Narrator · 56 episodes
- 1975
- 1974
