William Hurt

Born:20. mars 1950

Place of Birth:Washington, D.C., USA

Died:13. mars 2022

Known For:Acting

Biography

William Hurt was a distinguished American actor whose talent and versatility captivated audiences across stage, film, and television. Born on March 20, 1950, Hurt's journey to stardom began with his training at the prestigious Juilliard School in Manhattan, New York. His dedication to his craft and his commitment to excellence set him apart as a truly exceptional performer.

Hurt's breakthrough came with his unforgettable portrayal of Luis Molina in the acclaimed film "Kiss of the Spider Woman," a role that earned him an Academy Award in 1986. This was just the beginning of a stellar career that would see him garner three more Oscar nominations for his outstanding performances in "Children of a Lesser God," "Broadcast News," and "A History of Violence."

Beyond his accolades and critical acclaim, Hurt's ability to embody a wide range of characters with depth and authenticity solidified his reputation as a master of his craft. Whether he was portraying a romantic lead, a troubled soul, or a complex anti-hero, Hurt brought a nuanced and compelling presence to each role he inhabited.

Throughout his career, Hurt's work on both the big and small screens showcased his remarkable talent and left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. His collaborations with esteemed directors and fellow actors further underscored his status as a consummate professional and a true artist.

In addition to his success in film, Hurt's contributions to the stage and television were equally significant, demonstrating his versatility and dedication to his craft. His commitment to his roles and his ability to connect with audiences on a profound level made him a beloved and respected figure in the industry.

Off-screen, Hurt was known for his introspective nature and his thoughtful approach to his work. His passion for storytelling and his unwavering commitment to his artistry were evident in every performance, making him a revered figure among his peers and fans alike.

As news of Hurt's passing in March 2022 reverberated through the entertainment world, tributes poured in from colleagues, friends, and admirers who recognized the immense impact he had made during his illustrious career. His legacy as a consummate actor and a true artist will continue to inspire future generations of performers for years to come.

William Hurt's enduring legacy is not just in the awards he won or the memorable characters he brought to life, but in the profound emotional depth and authenticity he infused into every role. His body of work stands as a testament to his unparalleled talent and his lasting impact on the world of acting.

In his memory, fans and fellow artists alike will continue to celebrate Hurt's contributions to the art of storytelling and honor the legacy of a remarkable talent who left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

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Avengers: Infinity War

Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross

2018

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

Black Widow

Secretary Ross

2021

Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

Avengers: Endgame

Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross

2019

After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.

Captain America: Civil War

Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross

2016

Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.

The Incredible Hulk

General 'Thunderbolt' Ross

2008

Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with a new, deadly foe.

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

Prof. Hobby

2001

David, a robotic boy—the first of his kind programmed to love—is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee and his wife. Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David.

Into the Wild

Walt McCandless

2007

After graduating from Emory University in 1992, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.

Dark City

Inspector Frank Bumstead

1998

A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.

A History of Violence

Richie Cusack

2005

An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

The Village

Edward Walker

2004

When a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever.

Vantage Point

President Ashton

2008

During an historic counter-terrorism summit in Spain, the President of the United States is struck down by an assassin's bullet. Eight strangers have a perfect view of the kill, but what did they really see? As the minutes leading up to the fatal shot are replayed through the eyes of each eyewitness, the reality of the assassination takes shape.

The Big Chill

Nick Carlton

1983

Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.

Lost in Space

Prof. John Robinson

1998

The prospects for continuing life on Earth in the year 2058 are grim. So the Robinsons are launched into space to colonize Alpha Prime, the only other inhabitable planet in the galaxy. But when a stowaway sabotages the mission, the Robinsons find themselves hurtling through uncharted space.

Robin Hood

William Marshal

2010

When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.

The Host

Jeb Stryder

2013

A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race's mission of taking over the Earth, "Wanda" (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.

The Last Full Measure

Tulley

2020

The incredible true story of Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen medic who personally saved over sixty men. Thirty-two years later, Pentagon staffer Scott Huffman investigates a Congressional Medal of Honor request for Pitsenbarger and uncovers a high-level conspiracy behind the decades-long denial of the medal, prompting Huffman to put his own career on the line to seek justice for the fallen airman.

Disclosure

Luis Molina (archive footage)

2020

An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.

Race

Jeremiah Mahoney

2016

Based on the story of Jesse Owens, the athlete whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.

Too Big to Fail

Henry Paulson

2011

An intimate look at the epochal financial crisis of 2008 and the powerful men and women who decided the fate of the world's economy in a matter of a few weeks.

Mr. Brooks

Marshall

2007

A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego.

Michael

Frank Quinlan

1996

Tabloid reporters are sent by their editor to investigate after the paper recieves a letter from a woman claiming an angel is living with her.

The Good Shepherd

Philip Allen

2006

Edward Wilson, the only witness to his father's suicide and member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yale, is a morally upright young man who values honor and discretion, qualities that help him to be recruited for a career in the newly founded OSS. His dedication to his work does not come without a price though, leading him to sacrifice his ideals and eventually his family.

Body Heat

Ned Racine

1981

In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman convinces her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband.

Alice

Doug Tate

1990

Alice Tate, mother of two, with a marriage of 16 years, finds herself falling for a handsome sax player, Joe. Stricken with a backache, she consults herbalist Dr. Yang, who realizes that her problems are not related to her back, but in her mind and heart. Dr. Yang's magical herbs give Alice wondrous powers, taking her out of her well-established rut.

The King's Daughter

Pere La Chaise

2022

King Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter's discovery of the creature.

The Miracle Maker

Jairus (voice)

2000

A mother and father in search of help for their sick daughter cross paths with an extraordinary carpenter named Jesus, who has devoted his life to spreading God's word. An amazing miracle brings to light the true meaning of Christ, and the sacrifices he endured for the deliverance of mankind. A compelling story of faith, trust, and devotion.

Gorky Park

Arkady Renko

1983

Police Inspector Renko tries to solve the case of three bodies found in Moscow's Gorky Park but finds his attempts to solve the crime impeded by his superiors. Working on his own, Renko seeks out more information and stumbles across a conspiracy involving the highest levels of the government.

The Accidental Tourist

Macon Leary

1988

After the death of his son, travel writer Macon Leary seems to be sleep walking through life. Macon's wife is having similar problems. They separate, and Macon meets a strange, outgoing woman who brings him 'back down to earth', but his wife soon thinks their marriage is still worth another try.

Jane Eyre

Rochester

1996

After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?

One True Thing

George Gulden

1998

A career woman reassesses her parents' lives after she is forced to care for her cancer-stricken mother.

I Love You to Death

Harlan James

1990

Joey Boca is the owner of a pizza parlour, and has been married to Rosalie for years. When Rosalie discovers that Joey is a womanizer and has been cheating on her for a long time, she goes to extreme lengths to punish him.

Syriana

Stan

2005

The Middle Eastern oil industry is the backdrop of this tense drama, which weaves together numerous story lines. Bennett Holiday is an American lawyer in charge of facilitating a dubious merger of oil companies, while Bryan Woodman, a Switzerland-based energy analyst, experiences both personal tragedy and opportunity during a visit with Arabian royalty. Meanwhile, veteran CIA agent Bob Barnes uncovers an assassination plot with unsettling origins.

Tuck Everlasting

Angus Tuck

2002

Teenager Winnie Foster is growing up in a small rural town in 1914 with her loving but overprotective parents, but Winnie longs for a life of greater freedom and adventure.

Smoke

Paul Benjamin

1995

Writer Paul Benjamin is nearly hit by a bus when he leaves Auggie Wren's smoke shop. Stranger Rashid Cole saves his life, and soon middle-aged Paul tells homeless Rashid that he wouldn't mind a short-term housemate. Still grieving over his wife's murder, Paul is moved by both Rashid's quest to reconnect with his father and Auggie's discovery that a woman who might be his daughter is about to give birth.

Broadcast News

Tom Grunick

1987

Basket-case network news producer Jane Craig falls for new reporter Tom Grunnick, a pretty boy who represents the trend towards entertainment news she despises. Aaron Altman, a talented but plain correspondent, carries an unrequited torch for Jane. Sparks fly between the three as the network prepares for big changes, and both the news and Jane must decide between style and substance.

Altered States

Professor Eddie Jessup

1980

A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from native American shamans, he explores these altered states of consciousness and finds that memory, time, and perhaps reality itself are states of mind.

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Luis Molina

1985

The story of two radically different men thrown together in a Latin American prison cell. One is Valentin, a journalist being tortured for his political beliefs. The other is Molina, a gay window-dresser who fills their lonely nights by spinning romantic fantasies drawn from memories of old movies.