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Ian Hendry

English actor (1931-1984)

Ian Hendry was an English actor who worked on several British television series of the 1960s and 1970s, including the lead in the first series of The Avengers. He was nominated for two BAFTA Awards for his film work, for Live Now, Pay Later (1962) and for Get Carter (1971). His other notable films include The Hill, Repulsion, Theatre of Blood and The Passenger.

Ian Hendry appears in 3 films in The Rerun, from 1965 to 1975. Most of that work is in thriller, drama and crime. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Roman Polanski (2).

Known for

  • The Avengers (1961). He played the lead in the first series.
  • Get Carter (1971). Earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
  • The Hill (1965).
  • Repulsion (1965).

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Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Ian Hendry been in?
Ian Hendry appears in The Passenger (1975), Get Carter (1971) and Repulsion (1965) on The Remote.
When was Ian Hendry born?
Ian Hendry was born on 13 January 1931.

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