Ken Hutchison

Ken Hutchison

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.

  • Titlu: Ken Hutchison
  • Popularitate: 3.186
  • Cunoscut pentru: Acting
  • Zi de nastere: 1943-11-24
  • Locul nasterii: Leslie, Fife, Scotland, UK
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  • 1971
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    Straw Dogs

    Straw Dogs

    7.15 1971 HD

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  • 1985
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    Ladyhawke

    Ladyhawke

    7.022 1985 HD

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  • 1972
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    The Wrath of God

    The Wrath of God

    5.3 1972 HD

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  • 1975
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    Deadly Strangers

    Deadly Strangers

    5.7 1975 HD

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  • 1975
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    Just Another Saturday

    Just Another Saturday

    8 1975 HD

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  • 1991
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    Blonde Fist

    Blonde Fist

    4.6 1991 HD

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  • 1970
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    The Long Distance Piano Player

    The Long Distance Piano Player

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1978
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    Red Shift

    Red Shift

    7.4 1978 HD

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  • 1979
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    Just a Boys' Game

    Just a Boys' Game

    8 1979 HD

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  • 1982
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    Gandhi

    Gandhi

    7.562 1982 HD

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  • 1978
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    One of the Boys

    One of the Boys

    1 1978 HD

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  • 1978
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    Sweeney 2

    Sweeney 2

    6.556 1978 HD

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  • 1993
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    As an Eilean

    As an Eilean

    1 1993 HD

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  • 1979
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    All Quiet on the Western Front

    All Quiet on the Western Front

    6.6 1979 HD

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  • 1994
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    Milner

    Milner

    6 1994 HD

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  • 2003
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    Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut

    Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut

    7 2003 HD

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  • 1982
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    The World Cup: A Captain's Tale

    The World Cup: A Captain's Tale

    7 1982 HD

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  • 1980
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    A Gift from Nessus

    A Gift from Nessus

    1 1980 HD

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  • 1975
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    The Sweeney

    The Sweeney

    7.7 1975 HD

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  • 1979
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    Minder

    Minder

    6.8 1979 HD

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  • 1986
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    Casualty

    Casualty

    6 1986 HD

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  • 1978
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    La răscruce de vânturi

    La răscruce de vânturi

    5 1978 HD

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  • 1970
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    Play for Today

    Play for Today

    6.1 1970 HD

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  • 1981
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    Masada

    Masada

    7.163 1981 HD

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  • 1975
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    Spațiul: 1999

    Spațiul: 1999

    7.1 1975 HD

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  • 1972
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    The Protectors

    The Protectors

    5.6 1972 HD

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  • 1995
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    Hamish Macbeth

    Hamish Macbeth

    7.7 1995 HD

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