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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.
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.
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.
Jan 27, 2017 · John Hurt, an unprepossessing British character actor who vanished inside dozens of roles, from Shakespeare to science fiction, including John Merrick, the hideously deformed title character in...
Jul 30, 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).
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.