Bernard Hill is a British actor best known for playing Captain Edward Smith in the film Titanic.
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Best Known For:The film Titanic
Breakthrough:Gained critical acclaim for his role as Yosser Hughes in Boys from the Blackstuff in 1982
10 Quick Facts About Bernard Hill
- Full Name: Bernard Hill
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Titanic
- Current Role: Actor
- Date of Birth: December 17, 1944
- Age: 81 years old
- Place of Birth: Manchester, England
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Marianna Hill
Bernard Hill Age
Bernard Hill is about 82 years old as of 2026. Bernard Hill was born in 1944.
Bernard Hill Height
Bernard Hill stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
He attended Manchester Polytechnic School of Drama, where he earned a Diploma in Drama.
- Manchester Polytechnic School of Drama
- Qualification: Diploma
- Field of Study: Drama
Rise to Fame
Bernard Hill rose to prominence for his role in the film Titanic.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Titanic, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and Boys from the Blackstuff.
Television
- TV Show: Boys from the Blackstuff (Yosser Hughes, 1982)
Film
- Film: Titanic (Captain Edward Smith, 1997)
- Film: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (King Théoden, 2002)
Awards & Achievements
- Screen Actors Guild Award — SAG — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Bernard Hill Family & Relationships
Bernard Hill is married to Marianna Hill. He has 1 child, Gabriel Hill.
- Children:
- Gabriel Hill
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bernard Hill
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 17, 1944
- Age: 81
- Birthday: December 17
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Manchester, England
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Marianna Hill
- Children: Gabriel Hill
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Marianna Hill (Spouse • Wife)
