John Hurt

Description: (Actor)

John Hurt was a talented English actor, who gave the British entertainment industry some of the most unforgettable movies and television shows. With a career spanning more than six decades, Hurt first came into prominence for his supporting role in ‘A Man for All Seasons’. Though one may think of him as a child prodigy, it would be surprising to know that Hurt as a young boy wasn’t allowed to watch films or pursue acting as a career. However, destiny steered Hurt towards his passion and he made the most of it. Hurt jumped to fame with the TV series, ‘The Naked Civil Servant’ as Quentin Crisp. His portrayal of the role of Quentin Crisp earned him a lot of praise. In 1978, Hurt starred in Alan Parker’s American-British prison drama, ‘Midnight Express’. In it, he impersonated the role of a tortured Turkish prison inmate who befriends Brad Davis. The film garnered huge accolades, both commercially and critically. It also earned him his first BAFTA and Golden Globe apart from an Academy Award nomination. In the decades to follow, Hurt delivered some incredible performances. In addition to acting, he also lent his voice to television shows and films.

Overview

Birthday January 22, 1940 (Aquarius)
Born In England
Alternative names Sir John Vincent Hurt
Died on January 27, 2017
Spouse/Ex- Anwen Rees-Myers (m. 2005), Annette Robertson (m. 1962–1964), Donna Peacock (m. 1984–1990), Jo Dalton (m. 1990–1996)
Parents Arnould Herbert Hurt
Phyllis (née Massey)
Children Nick Hurt, Sasha John Vincent Hurt
Relatives Anselm Hurt, Monica Hurt

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What movies did John Hurt star in? John Hurt starred in numerous movies throughout his career, including "Alien," "The Elephant Man," "V for Vendetta," "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," and "Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor."
Did John Hurt voice any animated characters? Yes, John Hurt provided his voice for animated characters in films such as "The Black Cauldron," "Watership Down," "The Tale of Despereaux," "The Lord of the Rings," and "Dogville."
Was John Hurt involved in any iconic TV shows? John Hurt appeared in several iconic TV shows, including "Doctor Who," "Merlin," "I, Claudius," "Game of Thrones," and "The Storyteller."
Did John Hurt have any notable collaborations with directors? John Hurt collaborated with renowned directors such as David Lynch in "The Elephant Man," Steven Spielberg in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," Guillermo del Toro in "Hellboy" and "Hellboy II: The Golden Army," and Lars von Trier in "Melancholia."
Was John Hurt known for any particular genre of films? John Hurt was known for his versatile acting skills across various genres, but he was particularly renowned for his work in science fiction and fantasy films, such as "Alien," "V for Vendetta," "Snowpiercer," "Hellboy," and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."
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