Who portrayed Captain Edward Smith, the captain of the Titanic, in James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster film “Titanic”?

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Who portrayed Captain Edward Smith, the captain of the Titanic, in James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster film “Titanic”?

Bernard Hill, famously known for his regal performance as King Théoden in “The Lord of the Rings,” also wore the captain’s uniform in James Cameron’s “Titanic,” released in 1997. Hill portrayed Captain Edward Smith, the stoic and seasoned mariner at the helm of the ill-fated RMS Titanic in this film. Hill passed away at 79 on Sunday, May 5, 2024.