Edward Hardwicke - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 07, 1932 |
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| Died | May 17, 2011 (age 78) |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Edward Hardwicke's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Playing Dr. John Watson in the Granada Television Sherlock Holmes series. |
Intro
Edward Hardwicke was an English actor renowned for his portrayal of Dr. John Watson alongside Jeremy Brett in the acclaimed Granada Television adaptations of Sherlock Holmes stories. He had a distinguished stage and screen career, appearing in numerous British TV series and films over several decades.
Early Life & Background
Edward Hardwicke was born into a family of actors, as the son of celebrated English thespian Sir Cedric Hardwicke and actress Helena Pickard. He was educated at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Hardwicke began his stage career as a child, making his film debut at the age of 10.
Career Highlights
- Portraying Dr. John Watson in Granada Television's Sherlock Holmes series (1986–1994).
- Appearing in the film 'The Day of the Jackal' (1973).
- Performing in stage productions with the Royal National Theatre and Old Vic.
- Roles in films such as 'Elizabeth' (1998) and 'Richard III' (1995).
Trivia
- Edward Hardwicke replaced David Burke as Dr. Watson in the Granada Sherlock Holmes series.
- He served as an officer in the Royal Air Force before fully pursuing his acting career.
FAQs
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Edward Hardwicke was born the 7 August 1932.
London, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About August 7th, 1932, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 7th, 1932 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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