Jonathan Hardy

Early life and education Hardy was born in Wellington, New Zealand on 20 September 1940, to cavalry officer Captain Burnby Hardy and Mary Hardy (nee Philpott). His father was killed by a sniper in Crete that same year, and his mother died when Hardy was only 19. He also spent time doing vocal study in Spain. as well as the Bristol Old Vic and several regional theatres.

Hardy relocated to Australia in 1972, but also returned to New Zealand regularly throughout the mid 1980s, The play was subsequently adapted into a film, for which Hardy co-wrote the script, earning him a 1981 Academy Awards nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. His early roles included the BBC children's time travel series Mandog in 1972, and a small role in the London-set Australian comedy feature The Adventures of Barry McKenzie that same year.

At Italy's , Hardy was the co-winner of Best Artistic Contribution for his role in 1982 horror film Scarecrow. He also wrote and directed the movie Backstage, starring the Grammy nominated pop vocalist Laura Branigan. His screen directing career however, failed to take off. He was set to direct one of The Man from Snowy River sequels, when he experienced heart problems and underwent a heart transplant.

Personal life and death Hardy's partner for over 40 years was actor-director David Letch. He had developed sepsis after undergoing an operation on his leg to restore mobility.

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