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    Sir John Vincent Hurt CBE (22 January 1940 – 25 January 2017) was an English actor whose career spanned over five decades. Hurt was regarded as one of Britain's finest actors.

  3. Jan 28, 2017 · 28 January 2017. Sir John Hurt was one of Britain's best-known and most versatile actors. Over six decades, his distinctive voice and towering presence saw him much in demand for...

  4. 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).

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  5. Jan 28, 2017 · JOHN HURT, actor, born January 22, 1940. Sir John Hurt, the rebel-rousing star of The Elephant Man and Harry Potter's Mr Ollivander, was one of Britain's most formidable and successful...

  6. www.imdb.com › name › nm0000457John Hurt - IMDb

    One of stage, screen and TV's finest transatlantic talents, slight, gravel-voiced John Vincent Hurt was born on January 22, 1940, in Shirebrook, a coal mining village, in Derbyshire, England.

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  7. Dec 30, 2014 · Over six decades, his distinctive, gravelly voice and lived-in face have kept him in demand for lead and character roles alike. His portrayal of Kane, the astronaut who meets a grisly death in...

  8. Jan 28, 2017 · Sir John Hurt, who died aged 77 from pancreatic cancer, has been described as one of Britain's greatest actors. The renowned star featured in more than 200 films and TV series during an illustrious career which spanned six decades.