John Hurt

• Name: John Hurt
• Date of Birth: January 22, 1940
• Place of Birth: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, UK

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Mini-bio: Britain's superbly eccentric import John Hurt's magnetic, often bedeviled portraits have touched the souls of filmgoers internationally for over four decades, and there seems to be no end to the depth...( read more ) of this man's talent. Stretching the boundaries every which way but loose, he continues to be a definitive textbook in in the art of acting metamorphosis. Transitioning between stage, TV and film, he increased his respect with such plays as "Inadmissible Evidence" (1965), "Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs" (1966), a role he later took to film as Little Malcolm (1974), "Macbeth" (as Malcolm) (1967) and "Man and Superman" (1969), as well as prime parts in such films as A Man for All Seasons (1966), a role he was given after director Fred Zinnemann saw his stellar work in "Little Malcolm." He continued on the stage as an unlikely Romeo in 1973, and went on to garner great applause in Pinter's "The Caretaker" and "The Dumb Waiter", and in "Travesties" (1974). It was TV, however, that displayed the full magnitude and fearless range of his acting instrument. In the mid-70s he gained widespread acclaim for his embodiment of the tormented gay writer and raconteur Quentin Crisp in the landmark TV play The Naked Civil Servant (1975). Ahead of its time, Hurt's bold and unabashed take on the flamboyant and controversial gent who dared to be different was rewarded with the Emmy and British TV Awards. In film, he earned Oscar nominations for his memorable characters in The Elephant Man (1980) and Midnight Express (1978).

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  azfad

  Brilliant actor who has given us more than a handful of masteful performances. Long may they continue.

  posted 80 days ago
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  duckykidd

  You really do suck, who the hell do you think you are talking shit about Bill Murray???? You really think you doing anything effects the oscars how fucking vein are you???? You're a snivelling, pathetic little toad and i refuse to watch a single movie you are involved in because you seriously are just an asshole!!!!

  posted 86 days ago
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  rezpatriot

  Looking forward to seeing you in Indiana Jones !!

  posted 168 days ago
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  CatrionaM

  I can't believe he didn't get the oscar for 'The Elephant Man' - he's just incredible!!!!!
  
  damn good actor :D

  posted 368 days ago
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  maribeldavies

  I met him while I was working for an airline. He was with his wife waiting to board, sitting down like everyone there. He is very down to earth. I said to him after I took his boarding card "You have made my day"/ He replied "Thank you". What a talented great actor he is, and such a nice person.

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  mooncove

  I totally agree--he's awesome. Just wondering though, why can't his main photo be one that actually looks like him?

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  diarmaidmcgrath

  Perhaps one of the greatest actors in the world. Legendary voice.

  posted 600 days ago

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• The Limits of Control (Unrated, 2009)
• New York, I Love You (Unrated, 2008)
• Lezione 21 (Lecture 21) (G, 2008)
• Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Hellboy 2) (PG-13, 2008)
• Recount (Unrated, 2008)
• Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (PG-13, 2008)
• Short Order (Unrated, 2008)
• The Oxford Murders (Unrated, 2008)
• Rocketbook: 1984 (Unrated, 2007)
• Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron (Unrated, 2007)

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  I'm faster than Ford says Hurt

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  Hurt plays the villain in new 'Indiana'?

  Posted by Petes1234567 103 days ago.

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