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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".
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
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.
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Jan 28, 2017 · The Associated Press. 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...
Jan 28, 2017 · Versatile actor who starred in the television film The Naked Civil Servant, the 1980 classic The Elephant Man and the BBC TV series I, Claudius. Michael Coveney. Sat 28 Jan 2017 00.41 EST. Few...
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Jan 28, 2017 · The British actor, who starred in films like The Elephant Man, Midnight Express and Alien, died Friday at the age of 77. He was also nominated for an Oscar for his role as John Merrick in David Lynch's The Elephant Man. He appeared in over 50 films and TV shows over a career that spanned more than 50 years.
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.
