Robertson Hare, born in 1891, carved a niche in British comedy with his distinctive character roles. He is best known for his performance in The Young Ones (1961), where his comedic timing and unassuming presence brought depth to the film's humor. Before this, Hare gained fame in the Aldwych farces, where his meek characters resonated with audiences. His career spanned decades, transitioning from stage to screen, and his work remains a testament to the charm of British cult cinema.
The Young Ones
Nicky and his friends find that their youth club is in danger of being flattened to make way for a new office block unless they can come up with £1500 to pay the new owner, the ruthless property tycoon Hamilton Black. To help raise the cash, Nicky records a song and his friends broadcast it via a pirate radio station, touting him as "The Mystery Singer" - the plan works and interest in their up and coming show is heightened by this new but unknown heart-throb. But Nicky has an even bigger secret and one that he cannot share, even with his girlfriend Toni... Hamilton Black is his father.
