Jimmy Gardner
Biography
The English actor Jimmy Gardner came to the screen after wartime service in the Royal Air Force and training at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Born in Newmarket, Suffolk, he worked in repertory theater after graduating and spent a decade with the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing Shakespearean parts such as Adam in As You Like It and the Gravedigger in Hamlet under the direction of Terry Hands. His first film appearance came in The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964), and he went on to appear in more than 30 films as well as extensive television and stage work. He appeared as Ernie Prang, the Knight Bus driver, in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).
85years old at death
- Born Newmarket
- Died London
- Star sign: VirgoThe sign runs August 23 to September 22
- Also credited as Edward Charles James Gardner
Movie Career
- Films
- 11
- Career span
- 41 years1964 to 2005
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A change of course
During World War II, Gardner was an air gunner in the Royal Air Force with No. 10 Squadron. Flying as a Halifax rear gunner, he finished 30 sorties and received the Distinguished Flying Medal.
Early training
After the war, Gardner trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, then worked in repertory before spending a decade with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Jimmy Gardner movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban2004 Adventure, Family, Fantasyas Ernie the Bus Driver
IMDb rating 7.9779K votes
Most often with
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Films together
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Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Distinguished Flying Medal | Won | ||
Online
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