Jonathan Hansler
Jonathan Hansler | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Hansler Brittan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Voice actor, Comedian, Writer |
| Years active | 1985–present |
Jonathan Hansler (born John Hansler Brittan) is an English actor. He trained at the Studio 68 of Theatre Arts, graduating in 1985.[1][2] He has since worked extensively in theatre, film and television. His most notable television roles include the aristocrat Colin Tennant in the 2005 TV movie The Queen's Sister,[3] Mr Pelham in the BBC drama series Hotel Babylon[4] and the announcer in the sitcom My Family.[5]
Hansler has also provided the voice of Lucius Malfoy and other characters in three of the Harry Potter video games; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.[6]
Theatre work has included playing the character of Lance in the 2007 revival of Toast with the Hull Truck Theatre[7] and lately Hugh Paddick in the 50th Anniversary tour of Round the Horne.[8] In 2016, Hansler appeared in the West End production of Stephen Jeffreys' play The Libertine with Dominic Cooper, which opened at the Theatre Royal Haymarket after a short run at the Theatre Royal Bath.[9] As of 2017, Hansler will appear as General Tilney in an adaptation of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey with the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, which will tour the UK nationally.[10][11]
Hansler is also notable for playing the lead character in a major 2013 advertising campaign for Cadbury,[12] whilst other commercials include those for Made.com, Unibet and Foxy Bingo.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Drummond Will | Constable | |
| 2012 | The Grind | Comedian | |
| 2015 | Young Hunters: The Beast of Bevendean | Albert | |
| 2016 | Evil's Evil Cousin | Pastor Bob | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Queen's Sister | Colin Tennant | TV Movie |
| 2006 | My Family | Announcer | |
| 2009 | Hotel Babylon | Mr Pelham (Transvestite) |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Lucius Malfoy | |
| 2009 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Male Death Eater | |
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 | Lucius Malfoy |
References
- ^ "Jonathan Hansler on UKScreen" UK Screen Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ^ "Jonathan Hansler, CCP" CCP/Blue Compass Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ^ "The Queen's Sister, Channel 4. Cast." Hollywood.com Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ^ "Information on Hotel Babylon, Episode 4" BBC One Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ^ "Jonathan Hansler Starring roles & guest star roles" TV.com Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ^ "The Voices of Jonathan Hansler" Behind the Voice Actors Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ^ "Jonathan Hansler - Career Overview" Kiss - The Play Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ^ "Round the Horne: The 50th Anniversary Tour" London Theatre Retrieved 31 January 2016
- ^ "TRH Productions Present Dominic Cooper in 'The Libertine'" Theatre Royal, Bath Retrieved 8 August 2016
- ^ "CAST ANNOUNCED FOR NORTHANGER ABBEY!" Lichfield Garrick Retrieved 1 January 2017
- ^ "Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Announces Cast for NORTHANGER ABBEY" Broadway World Retrieved 1 January 2017
- ^ "Pre-Cannes Festival 2013" Frost Magazine Retrieved 31 January 2016