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John Hurt. Not to be confused with John Heard (actor) or John Hirt. For other uses, see John Hurt (disambiguation). 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.
IMDb profile of John Hurt, a versatile British actor who starred in stage, screen and TV. Learn about his life, career, roles, awards and trivia.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- January 22, 1940
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- January 25, 2017
May 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.
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Jan 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.
Jan 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.
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Jan 29, 2017 · Andrew Pulver. Sat 28 Jan 2017 07.33 EST. Sir John Hurt, the widely-admired English actor who rose to fame playing flamboyant gay icon Quentin Crisp, has died aged 77. On Saturday, his agent,...
Jan 28, 2017 · The acclaimed British actor, who starred in The Naked Civil Servant, Alien, Harry Potter and Doctor Who, passed away at his home in Norfolk. He was knighted by the Queen in 2015 and won four BAFTA awards during his six-decade career.
