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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
- 2 min
- 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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 · ‘A truly magnificent talent:' actor John Hurt dies at 77. By LYNNE O’DONNELL and SHAWN POGATCHNIK. Published 8:13 AM PDT, January 28, 2017.
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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...
