Robertson Hare
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 "Grumpy", a retired lawyer, in which he toured before the First World War.
After war service in the army, Hare got his big break. He was cast in a long-running farce with Ralph Lynn and Tom Walls. His meek and put-upon character was repeated in various incarnations in the eleven Aldwych farces presented by Walls between 1923 and 1933. He also appeared in film versions of most of the farces. After the Aldwych series came to an end, Hare continued to be cast in similar roles in new plays by Ben Travers and many others.
Occasionally Hare took a break from farce, appearing in revue with Benny Hill and in a musical with Frankie Howerd. His final major role was on television in the late 1960s, as the Archdeacon of St Ogg's in the BBC comedy series All Gas and Gaiters.
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Acting
Movie
Crooks Anonymous
as Grimsdale
1962
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Salt & Pepper
as Dove
1968
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The Magic Box
as Sitter in Bath Studio
1952
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Wonderful to Be Young!
as Chauffeur
1961
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Hotel Paradiso
as The Duke
1966
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Our Girl Friday
as Professor Gibble
1953
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Friday the Thirteenth
as Ralph Lightfoot
1933
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Things Happen at Night
as Vincent Ebury
1948
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Three Men in a Boat
as Photographer
1956
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One Wild Oat
as Humphrey Proudfoot
1951
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Car of Dreams
as Henry Butterworth
1935
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Out of the Shadow
as Ronald Fortescue
1961
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A Cuckoo in the Nest
as Rev. Sloley Jones
1933
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Banana Ridge
as Willoughby Pink
1942
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He Snoops to Conquer
as Sir Timothy Strawbridge
1944
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Seven Keys
as Mr. Piggott
1961
TV
All Gas and Gaiters
as The Archdeacon, The Venerable Henry Blunt
1967
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Oh, Daddy!
as Rupert Boddy
1935
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Jack of All Trades
as Lionel Fitch
1936
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O.H.M.S.
1937
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The Night We Got the Bird
as Dr. Vincent
1960
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Fighting Stock
as Duck
1935
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Stormy Weather
as Mr. Bullock
1935
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On Approval
as Hedworth
1930