Roles during this period include his portrayal of the titular character in "King Lear," the industrialist Undershaft in George Bernard Shaw's "Major Barbara," and the comedic role of Sir John Falstaff in both parts of "Henry IV." Beginning in 2003, Warner lent his voice to a series of radio dramas, including seven different series of the BBC hit, "Doctor Who." In this position, he played a wide range of characters ranging from Sherlock Holme's elder brother, Mycroft, to Sir Isaac Newton, and the titular Gallifreyan time lord himself. Notable roles in this field include his rendition of the nigh immortal villain Ra's Al Ghul in the critically acclaimed series, "Batman: The Animated Series," the evil scientist/mutant, Herbert Landon in "Spiderman: The Animated Series," and The Lobe, arch-nemesis to the zany superhero in "Freakazoid." Four years after his role in "Titanic," Warner made a critically acclaimed return to his roots when he returned to the stage, starring in a number of productions. In 1997 Warner played what may be his most visible role, when he portrayed Spicer Lovejoy, the villainous bodyguard in James Cameron's blockbuster, "Titanic." The same year he had a minor supporting role in horror master Wes Craven's "Scream 2." In addition to his live action roles, Warner was able to parlay his instantly recognizable voice into a career as a voice actor. Lovecraft's Necronomicon," the final segment of John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy, "In the Mouth of Madness." and as Professor Jordan Perry in 1991's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, The Secret of the Ooze. In 1981, he was the recipient of an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the ruthless Roman commander Falco in the television series "Masada." Other roles during this time include pieces in the films "Star Trek V," Star Trek VI," "H.P. Films such as "Time After Time," "Time Bandits," and "Tron" helped establish Warner as an imposing presence in the film industry. His first leading role came in the 1966 comedy "Morgan!" Another notable role during this period of his career came in 1976 when he starred as the doomed photographer in the horror classic, "The Omen." It was during the subsequent years that Warner began playing more villainous roles. Notable roles from this period include the titular characters in "Richard II," "Henry IV," "Henry IV," and "Hamlet." In 1963 he made the transition from stage to film, when he the foil in the adaptation of Henry Fielding's classic, "Tom Jones." Two years later, he reprised his stage role of King Henry VI for a BBC produced television series on the English War of the Roses. The earliest years of his career played out upon the stage and was marked by a number of appearances in various Shakespearean productions. He trained at the London based Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts before joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford Upon Avon. Best known for his commanding ability to portray both romantic leads and memorable villains.
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