
Robertson Hare
Biography
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 (34 movies)

One Wild Oat
1951

Hotel Paradiso
1966

Things Happen at Night
1948

Oh, Daddy!
1935

Our Girl Friday
1953

Out of the Shadow
1961

He Snoops to Conquer
1944

A Cuckoo in the Nest
1933

Dirty Work
1934

Yesterday Is Over Your Shoulder
1940

Seven Keys
1961

Car of Dreams
1935

Turkey Time
1933

O.H.M.S.
1937

Aren't Men Beasts!
1937

Banana Ridge
1942

So This Is London
1939

Pot Luck
1936

A Cup of Kindness
1934

Three Men in a Boat
1956

Rookery Nook
1930

Tons of Money
1930

A Night Like This
1932

Plunder
1930

Thark
1932

Stormy Weather
1935

The Magic Box
1952

The Young Ones
1961

Crooks Anonymous
1962

Salt & Pepper
1968

Friday the Thirteenth
1933

My Wife's Family
1956

Just My Luck
1933

The Night We Got the Bird
1960
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