It was a quiet morning in Manchester, Bernard Hill’s hometown, as the world said goodbye to one of its most celebrated characters. Hill’s journey into the world of acting began with a robust education at Manchester Polytechnic School of Drama, after which he soon landed his first television role as Police Officer Cluff in the program ‘Crown Court’ in 1976. This first role laid the foundation for what would become a rich and varied acting career would become. However, his notable breakthrough came with the role of Yosser Hughes in the groundbreaking BBC series ‘Boys from the Blackstuff’. This series, which highlighted the tough life in Liverpool during the economic downturn of the early 80s, showcased Hill’s ability to embody deeply emotional and complex characters, earning him both national and international recognition.

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Although Bernard Hill’s roots were deeply entrenched in theater, with memorable roles in classic plays such as ‘The Cherry Orchard’ and Arthur Miller’s ‘A View from the Bridge’, he began to become increasingly prominent in film from the 1990s onwards.

His film career spanned a wide range of roles, from his first major film appearance in ‘The Ghost and the Darkness’ to the historical and award-winning role of Captain Edward Smith in ‘Titanic’, for which the film received numerous Oscars.