George Hardy (actor)

Hardy studied at Auburn University during the 1970s. At that time he was interested in theater.[1] He took acting classes,[2] but gave up the idea of becoming an actor because he was feared that it wouldn't be a practical career.[3] Hardy eventually became a dentist. He was practicing in Salt Lake City when he auditioned for Troll 2 at the urging of some of his patients.[4] 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).[5] 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[6] and was the centerpiece of an international tour that both Hardy and Stephenson engaged in between 2009 and 2010.[7]

Following the success of Best Worst Movie, Hardy revived his acting career and has been involved in numerous projects. These include Eric Hordes' yet-to-be-released film Goblin 2, in which he reprises his Troll 2 role of Michael Waits. Hardy had his first leading role since Troll 2 when he played Sgt. Travis Delmore in Texas Cotton (2018), which he also executive produced.[8][9]

He currently resides in his hometown of Alexander City, Alabama,[10] where he has maintained a dental practice since 1991.

• Official website
• George Hardy at IMDb