JonathanHardy
- Actor
- Writer
Wellington-born Jonathan Hardy — who died on 30 July 2012 — was an actor for more than four decades. En route, he did theatre in New Zealand, Australia and England, and acted in Kiwi movie The Scarecrow and a run of Australian projects. He also co-wrote Constance and Aussie classic Breaker Morant, in the process becoming the first Kiwi to be nominated for an Academy Award for scriptwriting.
Screenography
Biography
Jonathan Hardy was known for his sense of humour. When he died near the end of July 2012, his friend, fellow Kiwi acting export Lani Tupu recalled his wonderful stories and "wicked wit". Hardy sometimes pointed that wit at himself — in a BBC interview he said of his distinctively generous eyebrows that they were "like looking out from under wisteria", and that he loved the way his Farscape character "bites people ... and farts helium".
Awards
2001 Nokia New Zealand Film Awards
Best Performance - Short Film: for Camping with Camus
1982 Mystfest (Italy)
Best Artistic Contribution (ensemble acting award, to the cast of The Scarecrow)
“Thank you for all your wonderful stories, your wicked wit ... your time, advice and your friendship. Sail well, wherever your spirit takes you. ”