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Ken Hutchison

Ken Hutchison

Actor

Born November 24, 1943 in Leslie, Fife, Scotland, UK

Died August 9, 2021

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Biography

One of the most brilliant character actors of his generation, Hollywood's loss was British television's gain with Ken Hutchison. Born in Scotland, his handsome features and cheeky expression guaranteed him a career in character roles, but his dangerous streak led him early in his career into dark, villainous roles. He was cast by Sam Peckinpah as one of the sinister villagers of Straw Dogs (1971), raping Susan George and participating in the film's closing violent siege. Peckinpah took to the actor, and the pair indulged in their love of drinking throughout the shoot, often to the frustration of those around them. Hutchison was soon offered a role in the Robert Mitchum film The Wrath of God (1972) but this was his one and only shot at the big time. Quite what went wrong is open to debate. Some say he was wary of success and got cold feet. Whether that is true or not, what certainly didn't help was his unruly behaviour which made studio execs nervous of casting him again. He returned to Britain and continued his career as an anonymous but astounding character actor. He appeared in two of John Mackenzie's Play For Today films based on Peter McDougall scripts. In Play for Today: Just Another Saturday (1975) he played the head thug of the Orange Lodge, and in Play for Today: Just a Boys' Game (1979) he played Dancer Dunnichy, an irresponsible rogue who lived for drinking and dodging responsibility, a character that seemed to echo his offscreen persona. Hutchison was a stalwart of British TV crime series at this time, appearing in series such as Shoestring (1979), Target (1977) and Jemima Shore Investigates (1983) as well as The Sweeney (1974). In fact he also played the lead villain in the movie Sweeney 2 (1978), but the script allowed him precious little opportunity to shown off his skills as an actor. In 1978 the BBC cast him as Heathcliff in a serialisation of Wuthering Heights (1978) and he brilliantly captured the rough magic of the character. In the 80s he was seen less, although he had a regular role as the boss in children's series Murphy's Mob (1982). Since then he has appeared inevitably in shows like The Bill (1984). His great strength is an incredible ability with accents, and super comic timing, but he is also excellent at conveying menace. A riveting screen presence, Hutchison is long overdue for recognition as a treasure for British drama, a talent which his own country has rarely recognised.

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The Brontes at the BBC Poster

The Brontes at the BBC TV Movie2016Heathcliff

Mantrap: Straw Dogs - The Final Cut Poster

Mantrap: Straw Dogs - The Final Cut Documentary2003Self - Actor

Straw Dogs: Susan George Poster

Straw Dogs: Susan George Documentary2002Norman Scutt

Empire of the Censors Documentary1995Self

Hamish Macbeth Poster

Hamish Macbeth TV Series1995Harry Dobbs

99-1 TV Series1994Henry Ellis

Cardiac Arrest Poster

Cardiac Arrest TV Series1994Drunk Driver

Milner TV Movie1994Ronald Jesson

As an Eilean Poster

As an Eilean Feature Film1993

Blonde Fist Poster

Blonde Fist Feature Film1991John O'Dowd

The Chief Poster

The Chief TV Series1990Bernie Chandler

4 Play TV Series1989Alex Cording

The Justice Game Poster

The Justice Game TV Series1989Det. Insp. Jim Ballantyne

Casualty Poster

Casualty TV Series1986Mr. Draper

Hideaway Mini-Series1986Colin Wright

Ladyhawke Poster

Ladyhawke Feature Film1985Marquet

The Bill Poster

The Bill TV Series1984Alan Pearce

Jemima Shore Investigates Poster

Jemima Shore Investigates TV Series1983Kevin Athlone

Taggart TV Series1983George Donaldson

Gandhi Feature Film1982Police Sergeant

Murphy's Mob Poster

Murphy's Mob TV Series1982Mac Murphy

The World Cup: A Captain's Tale Poster

The World Cup: A Captain's Tale TV Movie1982Jimmy Dickenson

Masada Mini-Series1981Fronto

Out of Order Short Film1981

All Quiet on the Western Front Poster

All Quiet on the Western Front TV Movie1979Hammacher

Minder TV Series1979Brickett

Shoestring Poster

Shoestring TV Series1979Ken Beatty

Hazell TV Series1978Michael McGeegan

Send in the Girls TV Series1978Dud

Strangers Poster

Strangers TV Series1978Det. Insp. Bruce

Sweeney 2 Poster

Sweeney 2 Feature Film1978Hill

The Standard Poster

The Standard TV Series1978Dr. Ferguson

Wuthering Heights Poster

Wuthering Heights Mini-Series1978Heathcliff

Rosie TV Series1977Mooney

Target TV Series1977Sharkey

Deadly Strangers Poster

Deadly Strangers Feature Film1975Jim Nicholls

Space: 1999 Poster

Space: 1999 TV Series1975Greg Sanderson

The Wild West Show TV Series1975Tony

The Sweeney Poster

The Sweeney TV Series1974Vincent Vaughan

Hunters Walk Poster

Hunters Walk TV Series1973Cpl. Kirby

Sutherland's Law Poster

Sutherland's Law TV Series1973Park

Arthur of the Britons Poster

Arthur of the Britons TV Series1972Gawain

The Protectors Poster

The Protectors TV Series1972Mark Jenner

The Wrath of God Poster

The Wrath of God Feature Film1972Emmet Keogh

On Location: Dustin Hoffman Poster

On Location: Dustin Hoffman Documentary1971Self

Owen, M.D. TV Series1971Ray Emerson

Straw Dogs Poster

Straw Dogs Feature Film1971Norman Scutt

The Guardians Poster

The Guardians TV Series1971Second Guardian

The Onedin Line Poster

The Onedin Line TV Series1971Matt Harvey

I Am a Groupie Poster

I Am a Groupie Feature Film1970Colin

Julius Caesar Poster

Julius Caesar Feature Film1970Plebian

Play for Today Poster

Play for Today TV Series1970Dancer Dunnichy

Softly Softly: Task Force Poster

Softly Softly: Task Force TV Series1969Smith

The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm TV Series1969First Royalist

ITV Playhouse Poster

ITV Playhouse TV Series1967Ted

Z Cars TV Series1962Dennis Knowles

Dixon of Dock Green Poster

Dixon of Dock Green TV Series19552nd Customer

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