George Hardy (actor)
| George Hardy | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 16, 1954 Alexander City, Alabama, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, Dentist |
| Years active | 1990–present |
George Hardy (born October 16, 1954) is an American film actor and dentist. He is best recognized for his leading role in cult horror film Troll 2 (1990).
Career
Originally a dentist by trade, Hardy was practicing in Salt Lake City when he auditioned for Troll 2 at the urging of some of his patients.[1] He ended up winning the role of farmer Michael Waits, head of the family that falls victim to the titular villains. After the film's dismal reception following a direct-to-video release, he returned to practicing dentistry full-time and didn't pursue acting any further.
Word of mouth slowly spread about Troll 2 (regarding how laughably poorly made it was), allowing a loyal fanbase to develop. This reached a head with the Upright Citizens Brigade's 2006 "Troll 2 Experience" screening, where Hardy was thrust back into the limelight as a guest of honor (along with several other cast members).[2] He and fellow co-star Michael Stephenson collaborated shortly thereafter on the behind-the-scenes documentary Best Worst Movie (2009). This film has gone on to receive widespread critical and audience acclaim[3] and was the centerpiece of an international tour that both Hardy and Stephenson engaged in between 2009 and 2010.[4]
Following the success of Best Worst Movie, Hardy revived his acting career and has been involved in numerous projects including Goblin 2 (set for release in 2017[5]), in which he reprises his Troll 2 role of Michael Waits. Hardy confirmed that Goblin 2 does reference the Troll 2 experiences of Michael Waits, while inserting the character into a modern-day fairy tale set in Baden-Baden, Germany.[6]
Personal life
He currently resides in his hometown of Alexander City, Alabama, where he has maintained a dental practice since 1991.
He is amicably divorced from his wife, with whom he has two daughters: Lillian Christine and Lindsey Anita.[7]
References
- ↑ http://www.slashfilm.com/interview-george-hardy-on-best-worst-movie-auditioning-for-troll-2s-cocksure-italians-the-status-of-troll-2-part-2-and-dentists-on-film/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPhDhhLFtyw
- ↑ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/best_worst_movie/
- ↑ http://bestworstmovie.com/screenings/
- ↑ http://www.merkurfilm.de/#!goblin-2/bsmur
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs5CLqPzHUM
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeHardyTroll2/info/?tab=page_info