John Hurt - Wikipedia
WEBSir 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". [1] [2] He possessed what was described as the "most distinctive voice in Britain".
John Hurt - IMDb
WEBJohn 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.
John Hurt, Oscar nominated for “The Elephant Man” dies at 77
WEBJan 28, 2017 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — The versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in “The Elephant Man,” terrify them in “Alien,” and spoof that very same scene in “Spaceballs,” has died. He was 77. Hurt, who battled pancreatic cancer, died Friday in London according to his agent Charles McDonald.
John Hurt | Biography, Movies, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 1, 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.
Sir John Hurt obituary | John Hurt | The Guardian
WEBJan 28, 2017 · Versatile actor who starred in the television film The Naked Civil Servant, the 1980 classic The Elephant Man and the BBC TV series I, Claudius. Michael Coveney. Sat 28 Jan 2017 00.41 EST. Few...
‘A truly magnificent talent:’ actor John Hurt dies at 77
WEBJan 28, 2017 · The Associated Press. 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...
John Hurt, British Actor Hailed for His Shape-Shifting Roles, Dies …
WEBJan 27, 2017 · John Hurt, an unprepossessing British character actor who vanished inside dozens of roles, from Shakespeare to science fiction, including John Merrick, the hideously deformed title character in...
John Hurt Dead: 'Harry Potter,' 'Alien,' 'Elephant Man' Actor Dies
WEBJan 28, 2017 · John Hurt, the wiry English actor who played a drug addict in “Midnight Express,” Kane in “ Alien ,” the title character in “ The Elephant Man ,” and Winston Smith in “1984” has died. He was...
Acclaimed British actor Sir John Hurt dies from cancer aged 77
WEBJan 28, 2017 · By Connor Sephton, News Reporter. Sunday 29 January 2017 06:41, UK. 0:57. Jeremy Irons: Hurt was great actor and friend. Why you can trust Sky News. Sir John Hurt, who died aged 77 from pancreatic cancer, has been described as one of Britain's greatest actors.
List of John Hurt performances - Wikipedia
WEBList 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.
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