'Lord of the Rings,' 'Titanic' actor Bernard Hill dead at 79

English character Bernard Hill, champion known for his portrayal of Théoden, King of Rohan successful "The Lord of nan Rings" trilogy arsenic good arsenic Captain Edward Smith successful nan 1997 movie "Titanic," died Sunday morning, per nan Associated Press.

Hill's supplier confirmed his passing. A origin of decease is chartless astatine this time. He was 79.

Hill's large break came successful 1982 erstwhile he starred successful nan BBC2 program, "The Black Stuff," arsenic Yosser Hughes, a working-class man riddled pinch obstacles including nan nonaccomplishment of his job. His character's catchprase, "Gizza' job!" ("Give america a job") was often utilized by dissidents of blimpish Margaret Thatcher owed to nan unemployment complaint being high.

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English character Bernard Hill portrayed Théoden, King of Rohan, successful "The Lord of nan Rings" trilogy. (PictureLux/The Hollywood Archive/Alamy Stock Photo)

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Although he appeared successful respective movies and tv shows, Hill's first premiere domiciled was successful nan 1996 movie "The Ghost and nan Darkness," which starred Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer. The pursuing twelvemonth he starred successful "Titanic." 

Bernard Hill, pictured astatine Manchester's Comic Con successful July 2022, appeared successful galore tv shows and movies. (Getty Images)

Another awesome domiciled of his was alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson successful "The Scorpion King," wherever he played Philos. He past appeared successful nan 2nd and 3rd installments of "The Lord of nan Rings" trilogy.

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Bernard Hill is pictured pinch nan formed of "The Lord of nan Rings," including Andy Serkis, Elijah Wood, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan. (J. Vespa/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Hill astir precocious appeared successful respective episodes of nan BBC series, "The Responder." According to his IMDb, he had 1 movie successful pre-production.

In aftermath of his passing, Lindsay Salt, nan head of BBC Drama, paid tribute to Hill. "Bernard Hill blazed a way crossed nan screen, and his long-lasting profession filled pinch iconic and singular roles is simply a testament to his unthinkable talent."