Mainer Patrick Hines (March 17, 1930 in

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– August 12, 1985 in

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) was an American actor who was probably best known for his portrayal of Kapellmeister Giuseppe Bonno in the 1984 film '' Amadeus''. He also appeared as

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in the film ''

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''. Other films include ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''.

Stage

On Broadway Hines was a character actor, he made his debut as Friar Pete in the 1957 production of ''

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'' in a cast which included

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and

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. He created the role of Orsini-Rosenberg in the original New York production of '' Amadeus'' and appeared with

Rex Harrison Sir Reginald Carey "Rex" Harrison (5 March 1908 – 2 June 1990) was an English actor. Harrison began his career on the stage in 1924. He made his West End debut in 1936 appearing in the Terence Rattigan play '' French Without Tears'', in wh ...

in the 1979 revival of Shaw's '' Caesar and Cleopatra'' in the role of Pothinus. Other shows include roles in ''

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'', with

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, and '' The Devils''.

Death

In 1985, Hines died of a heart attack at the age of 55.

Filmography

References

External links

* 1985 deaths 1930 births 20th-century American male actors American male Shakespearean actors American male stage actors Male actors from Texas People from Newton County, Texas {{US-theat-actor-1930s-stub