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John Hurt (1940-2017) was an English actor who starred in films such as Midnight Express, The Elephant Man, Alien, and Harry Potter. He received numerous awards and was knighted in 2015 for his services to drama.
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.
- January 1, 1
- Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, UK
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- East Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, England, UK
A comprehensive list of films, television shows, and voice roles featuring the late English actor John Hurt (1940–2017). Browse his career spanning six decades and over 130 titles.
YearTitleRoleDirector2018MikiDaniel Zelik Berk2017RalphEric Styles2017Leslie SalmonRon Scalpello2016Back to UtopiaPeter PanludicFabio WuytackJul 30, 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 28, 2017 · Twice nominated for an Oscar for playing the tortured John Merrick in David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man” and for his role as the heroin addict Max in “Midnight Express,” Hurt’s career spanned over 50 years.
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. Success and failure were taken in stride.
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Jan 27, 2017 · Actor John Hurt, the gravelly voiced British actor who garnered Oscar nominations for his roles in “Midnight Express” and “The Elephant Man,” has died at the age of 77, publicist Charles...