Robertson Hare
Acting
Born: 1891-12-16 · Islington, London, England
Died: 1979-01-25
Biography
John Robertson Hare, OBE (17 December 1891 – 25 January 1979) was an English actor, who came to fame in the Aldwych farces. He is remembered by modern audiences for his performances as the Archdeacon in the popular BBC sitcom, All Gas and Gaiters. Short in stature and of unheroic appearance, Hare made his stage career in character roles. From his early days as an actor he was cast as older men. One of his favourite parts, which he played in the provinces before achieving West End success, was "
🎬 Movies (20)
Raising the Roof
1972
Salt & Pepper
1968
Dove
Hotel Paradiso
1966
The Duke
Crooks Anonymous
1962
Grimsdale
Wonderful to Be Young!
1961
Chauffeur
Out of the Shadow
1961
Ronald Fortescue
Seven Keys
1961
Mr. Piggott
The Night We Got the Bird
1960
Dr. Vincent
Three Men in a Boat
1956
Photographer
My Wife's Family
1956
Noah Parker
Our Girl Friday
1953
Professor Gibble
The Magic Box
1952
Sitter in Bath Studio
One Wild Oat
1951
Humphrey Proudfoot
Things Happen at Night
1948
Vincent Ebury
He Snoops to Conquer
1944
Sir Timothy Strawbridge
Women Aren't Angels
1943
Wilmer Popday
Banana Ridge
1942
Willoughby Pink
Yesterday Is Over Your Shoulder
1940
Mr Anyman
So This Is London
1939
Henry Honeycutt
A Spot of Bother
1938
Dear Mr. Binky Rudd
