George Hardy (actor)
George Hardy | |
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Born |
Alexander City, Alabama, U.S. | October 16, 1954
Occupation | Actor, dentist |
Years active | 1990–present |
George Hardy (born October 16, 1954) is an American actor and dentist. He is best recognized for his leading role in the cult horror film Troll 2 (1990), which is regarded as one of the worst films ever made.
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 did not pursue acting any further.
Word of mouth slowly spread about Troll 2 regarding how laughably poor 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 Eric Hordes' film Goblin 2 (set for release in 2018[5]), in which he reprises his Troll 2 role of Michael Waits.
Personal life
He currently resides in his hometown of Alexander City, Alabama,[6] where he has maintained a dental practice since 1991.
References
- ↑ "Interview: George Hardy on Best Worst Movie, Auditioning for Troll 2's Cocksure Italians, The Status of Troll 2: Part 2, and Dentists on Film!". SlashFilm.com. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ↑ "The Troll 2 Experience". UCBTheatre.com. Upright Citizens Brigade. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ↑ "BEST WORST MOVIE (2010)". RottenTomatoes.com. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ↑ "Upcoming Screenings". BestWorstMovie.com. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ↑ "GOBLIN 2 OUT OF CONTROLL". MerkurFilm.de. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ↑ "The Best of "Best Worst Movie"". AlexCityOutlook.com. Retrieved 5 September 2017.