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Sir John Vincent Hurt CBE (22 January 1940 – 25 January 2017) was an English actor whose career spanned over five decades. Hurt was regarded as one of Britain's finest actors. Director David Lynch described him as "simply the greatest actor in the world".
John Hurt. Actor: 1984. One of stage, screen and TV's finest transatlantic talents, slight, gravel-voiced, pasty-looking John Vincent Hurt was born on January 22, 1940, in Shirebrook, a coal mining village, in Derbyshire, England.
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List of John Hurt performances. Sir John Hurt, CBE (1940–2017) was an English actor and voice actor whose career spanned six decades. He had roles in over 130 films with dozens of television roles.
YearTitleRoleDirector2018MikiDaniel Zelik Berk2017RalphEric Styles2017Leslie SalmonRon Scalpello2016Back to UtopiaPeter PanludicFabio WuytackJan 28, 2017 · LONDON (AP) — As a self-described “old drunk,” the actor John Hurt nonetheless had a half-century career highlighted with memorable performances, two Oscar nominations, a Golden Globe and four British BAFTA awards.
Jun 18, 2024 · John Hurt, British actor known for his insightful portrayals of damaged or eccentric characters. His popular films included Alien (1979), The Elephant Man (1980), Rob Roy (1995), V for Vendetta (2006), and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011). Read more about Hurt’s life and career.
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Veteran British actor Sir John Hurt has died from cancer aged 77. Tributes have poured into the star, who was best known for his roles as the title character in The Elephant Man, wizard Mr ...
Jan 28, 2017 · Sir John Hurt, who died aged 77 from pancreatic cancer, has been described as one of Britain's greatest actors. The renowned star featured in more than 200 films and TV series during an illustrious career which spanned six decades.
