Deceased actor Bernard Hill left behind an Oscars' record that no one can surpass

Bernard Hill, English actor and Hollywood acting legend, died at the age of 79. He was known for a number of iconic Hollywood productions.

Born in Blackley, Manchester (United Kingdom), and with more than 50 years in film, theater, and television, he especially made history on the big screen.

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Known for playing Captain Edward John Smith in 'Titanic' (1997) and King Théoden, in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, the actor won himself a privileged spot in the history of the Oscars.

The English performer takes a record achievement to the grave that is more than 20 years old and that seems very difficult for anyone to ever surpass.

Bernard Hill had the honor of participating in two of the three films in history that have 11 Oscars: 'Titanic' and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' (2003).

Taking into account that the only other film winning 11 Oscars is 'Ben-Hur', in 1959, it is a rare feat for a movie to get that many awards.

Even if any new film were to win that many Oscars, one of its actors would have to appear in two other films with 11 Oscars in order to surpass Bernard Hill. Everything indicates that the late actor's record will be exclusive for eternity.

Despite this feat, the void left by Bernard Hill's departure is tremendous. He's an exceptional actor with a filmography that is not too extensive, given the fact that he worked for half a century, but very well planned.

In addition to the famous titles mentioned earlier, the actor appeared in films such as 'True Crime (1999) directed by Clint Eastwood, the Oscar-winning movie 'Gandhi' (1982), Sir Richard Attenborough's masterpiece, and 'The Bounty' (1984 - photo).

Somewhat less glamorous but equally effective and lucrative were movies like 'The Scorpion King' (2002).

His last performance, which coincidentally premiered in the UK on May 5, 2024 - the day he died - was in the second season of the acclaimed police drama 'The Responder'.

This last role, like his record at the Oscars, will remain for eternity as his permanent legacy.

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