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| William Kircher | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Lifetime | 23 May 1958 |
| Portrayed | Bifur in: The Hobbit (film series) |
| Portrayed | Tom Troll in: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey |
| IMDb | Profile |
William Kircher (born 23 May, 1958) is a New Zealand actor who portrayed Bifur in the The Hobbit (film series),[1] as well as Tom the Troll in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Kircher attended the Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School, graduating with a Diploma at the age of 18 in 1976. He later married Nicole Chesterman Kircher, whom he shares four daughters with.
Trivia
Kircher lied about his age when applying to Toi Whakaari, being only 16 at the time of his admission.[2]
A prolific stage actor, Kircher has acted in more than 100 plays and at least 30 screen projects.[3]
Quotes
I love being an actor. I am still the eleven year-old boy that first walked onto the stage and I have never lost sight of that child within myself. I have never lost the joy of learning. That is what I love about the job![4]
References
- ↑ Peter Jackson, "Production begins in New Zealand on The Hobbit" 20-March-2011, Facebook, accessed 22 December 2011
- ↑ . "William Kircher - The good villain". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 21 October 2024
- ↑ "William Kircher". www.nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 21 October 2021
- ↑ . "Quotes: William Kircher". IMDb.com. Retrieved 21 October 2024