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John Hurt

A celebrated actor with a voice as iconic as his performances, Sir John Hurt navigates a life of artistic triumph and personal complexity, leaving an indelible mark on cinema and culture.

Born
1940
Died
2017
176
Credits on file
7
Decades active
6
Awards

In short · Acted for seven decades — 176 credits, 1 Golden Globe Award win.

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Biography

John Vincent Hurt was an English actor known for his distinctive voice and versatile performances. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he received four BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe, and two Academy Award nominations. Filmmaker David Lynch described him as "simply the greatest actor in the world." In 2015, Hurt was knighted for his contributions to drama.

Awards & Nominations

1 win · 5 nominations

Bafta Award

  • Nom1972Best Actor in a Supporting Role — John Hurt
More awards & festivals (5) — regional academies & film-festival prizes

Golden Globe Awards

  • Nom1980Golden Globe — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
  • Won1979Golden Globe — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
  • Nom1978Golden Globe — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture

Academy Awards

  • Nom1980Oscar — Actor in a Leading Role
  • Nom1978Oscar — Actor in a Supporting Role

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