Cornelius Fudge – Robert Hardy
Robert Hardy’s career was nothing short of magical, marked by an extraordinary versatility that allowed him to bring depth to roles as varied as the ineffectual Cornelius Fudge in the wizardry universe to the indomitable Winston Churchill in “Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years.” The actor’s later roles allowed him to take on gravitas and complexity. One day he was the Minister for Magic, and the next, he was Winston Churchill. Robert’s post-Potter career brought him into environments that were as serious and tragic as Cornelius was awkward and humorous, from playing historical characters to starring in shows like “All Creatures Great and Small.” Despite Hardy’s passing in 2017, his influence lives on.
Cornelius Fudge – Robert Hardy
Rufus Scrimgeour – Bill Nighy
Even after taking on a tough role as Rufus Scrimgeour in the “Harry Potter” series, Bill Nighy managed to keep fans enthralled by adopting a variety of radically different personas in place of his ministerial robes. Though his strict adherence to wizarding regulations may be what most people remember him for, Bill’s roles have evolved over time and are far from static. The talented actor’s versatility is exemplified by his seductive appeal in “Turks & Caicos” and his poignant performance in “About Time.” He has been stealing moments as a dying council worker searching for purpose in the TV series “Living,” displaying yet another aspect of his incredible range.
Rufus Scrimgeour – Bill Nighy
