Bernard Hepton

October 19, 1925 · Bradford, Yorkshire, England, UK

Bernard Hepton (born 19 October 1925 - 27th July, 2018) was a British actor of stage, film and television.

Hepton was known as a particularly versatile character actor. He trained at Bradford Civic Theatre school under Esme Church along with actors such as Robert Stephens. He had extensive stage experience as an actor, under Sir Barry Jackson in addition to a spell as Artistic Director of Birmingham Rep and Liverpool Playhouse.

Notable work

8
Barry Lyndon (1975)
as Diner at Feast for Lord Wendover
7.6
Gandhi (1982)
as G.O.C.
7
Get Carter (1971)
as Thorpe
7.5
Midsomer Murders (1997)
as Harold Winstanley

Often works with

Anthony Bate
3 titles together
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Smiley's People, Eminent Domain
Andy Bradford
3 titles together
The Holcroft Covenant, Smiley's People, Robin Redbreast
Godfrey Quigley
2 titles together
Barry Lyndon, Get Carter
John Bindon
2 titles together
Barry Lyndon, Get Carter
Ian Bannen
2 titles together
Gandhi, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Michael Caine
2 titles together
Get Carter, The Holcroft Covenant

Full filmography · 74

Midsomer Murders
as Harold Winstanley
19977.5
Dandelion Dead
cast
1994
A Perfect Hero
as Arthur Fleming
1991
The Contract
as Henry Carter
1988
The Charmer
cast
1987
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
as Judge Bissop
1986
Bleak House
as Krook
1985
Screen Two
as Len
1985
Mansfield Park
as Sir Thomas Bertram
1983
Smiley's People
as Toby Esterhase
19827.7
An Inspector Calls
as Inspector Goole
1982
Kessler
as Albert Foiret
1981