V for Vendetta
2006
Search results
John Vincent Hurt was born on 22 January 1940, in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, [9] [10] the son of Phyllis (née Massey; 1907–1975), an engineer and one-time actress, and Arnold Herbert Hurt (1904–1999), a mathematician who became a Church of England clergyman and served as vicar of Holy Trinity Church in Shirebrook, Derbyshire.
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
- January 1, 1
- East Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, England, UK
He was 77. Hurt, who battled pancreatic cancer, died Friday in London according to his agent Charles McDonald. 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 · Hurt, 77, died Friday in London, his agent Charles McDonald said. Knighted in 2015, he was described as inspirational, legendary, incomparable. Mia Farrow tweeted that he was one of the “finest actors of our time, and the loveliest person.”. His Oscar nominations were for playing the tortured John Merrick in David Lynch’s “The Elephant ...
Jul 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. He studied art in London before enrolling at the Royal ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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 ...
People also ask
How old was John Hurt when he died?
Who is Sir John Hurt?
Who is John Vincent Hurt?
Was John Hurt a 'old drunk'?
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.
