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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". [1] [2] He possessed what was described as the "most distinctive voice in Britain".
Sep 13, 2024 · John Hurt (born January 22, 1940, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England—died January 25, 2017, Cromer, Norfolk) was a British actor known for his insightful and sensitive portrayals of damaged or eccentric characters. Hurt, whose father was an Anglican minister, grew up in northern England.
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John Hurt. Actor: 1984. One of stage, screen and TV's finest transatlantic talents, slight, gravel-voiced John Vincent Hurt was born on January 22, 1940, in Shirebrook, a coal mining village, in Derbyshire, England.
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- Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, UK
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- East Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, England, UK
Jan 28, 2017 · Sir John Hurt's wife, Anwen, has led tributes to the veteran actor after he died at the age of 77. The Bafta-winning star, known for his roles in Alien and The Elephant Man, had been treated for...
Jan 28, 2017 · 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...
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Jan 28, 2017 · 28 January 2017. Sir John Hurt was one of Britain's best-known and most versatile actors. Over six decades, his distinctive voice and towering presence saw him much in demand...
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.
