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Robert William Hoskins (26 October 1942 – 29 April 2014) was an English actor and film director. Known for his intense but sensitive portrayals of "tough guy" characters, [2] [3] he began his career on stage before making his screen breakthrough playing Arthur Parker on the 1978 BBC Television serial Pennies from Heaven .
Bob Hoskins. Actor: The Long Good Friday. Bob Hoskins was described by the director John Mackenzie as "an actor from the British tradition but with an almost American approach, an instinctive approach to acting and knowing how to work with the camera".
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- Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- London, England, UK
Apr 30, 2014 · The British actor, who starred in The Long Good Friday and Who Framed Roger Rabbit, passed away in 2014 after a bout of pneumonia. He was praised by his colleagues and fans for his honesty, talent and energy in film and TV.
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Learn about the life and career of Bob Hoskins, a British actor known for his roles in The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and more. Find out his birth date, death date, awards, trivia and quotes.
- October 26, 1942
- April 29, 2014
Apr 30, 2014 · The British star, known for his roles in The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, passed away at 71 after a hospital stay. His family confirmed his death and thanked fans for their messages of love and support.
Apr 30, 2014 · A tribute to the late actor Bob Hoskins, who starred in films such as The Long Good Friday, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Mona Lisa. Learn about his life, career, awards and retirement from Parkinson's disease.
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Apr 29, 2014 · Bob Hoskins. A former stunt double to Bob Hoskins paid tribute to a 'lovely guy', whose death was a 'big loss' for the British movie, television and theatre industry. The actor died...