A Woman Under the Influence
1974
Search results
Hugh Lincoln Hurd (February 11, 1925 – July 15, 1995) was an American actor and civil rights activist. Hurd is known for his lead role in John Cassavetes ' debut 1959 feature film Shadows and for his organizing activities for African-American actors.
Hugh Hurd was a New York-born actor who appeared in films such as Shadows, A Woman Under the Influence, and Blade. He was also the father of actresses Michelle Hurd and Adrienne Hurd, and the husband of Dr. Merlyn Sue Purdy.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
Jul 20, 1995 · Hugh Hurd, a stage and screen actor who was active in the civil rights movement, died on Saturday at St. Vincent's Hospital. He was 70 and lived in Greenwich Village.
People also ask
What is Hugh Lincoln Hurd known for?
Who was Hugh Hurd?
How did Hugh Hurd die?
Is Hugh Hurd dead or still alive?
Feb 11, 2022 · Learn about Hugh Hurd, a Village resident who worked with Dr. Maya Angelou and Godfrey Cambridge to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the SCLC. See his artistic work in films and portraits, and his legacy in the civil rights movement.
Mar 25, 2018 · Adrienne Hurd and mother, Merlyn Hurd, remember Hugh Hurd, Merlyn's husband and Adrienne's father. They reflect on being an interracial family in the early 1960s New York, the challenges they faced as a result, and their relationship.
Hugh Hurd is an American actor and producer who has appeared in over 20 movies and TV shows since 1960. He is best known for his roles in Mafioso, The First Deadly Sin, and Blade.
Shadows: Directed by John Cassavetes. With Ben Carruthers, Lelia Goldoni, Hugh Hurd, Anthony Ray. Cassavetes' jazz-scored improvisational film explores interracial friendships and relationships in Beat-Era (1950s) New York City.
