William Hurt
Biography
William Hurt (March 20, 1950 – March 13, 2022) was a distinguished American actor known for his work across stage, film, and television. He honed his craft at the prestigious Juilliard School in Manhattan, New York. Hurt garnered critical acclaim for his powerful performance in the film "Kiss of the Spider Woman," which earned him an Academy Award in 1986. He further solidified his reputation with three additional Oscar nominations for his memorable performances in "Children of a Lesser God," "Broadcast News," and "A History of Violence." Throughout his career, Hurt's talent and versatility made him a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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The King
2006 • David
Late Bloomers (2011)
2011 • Adam
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
2014 • Julian Rigby
The Last Full Measure
2020 • Tulley
Fire in the Blood
2013 • Self
Beautiful Ohio
2006 • Simon Messerman
Sunshine (1999)
1999 • Andor Knorr
Trial by Jury
1994 • Tommy Vesey
Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant
2011 • Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross (archive footage)
Rare Birds
2001 • Dave
Varian's War
2001 • Varian Fry
Noise
2007 • Mayor Schneer
The Miracle Season
2018 • Ernie Found
The Host (2013)
2013 • Jeb Stryder
Endgame (2009)
2009 • Professor Will Esterhuyse
Winter's Tale
2014 • Isaac Penn
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
2014 • Julian Rigby
Body Heat
1981 • Ned Racine
Tuck Everlasting
2002 • Angus Tuck
Broadcast News
1987 • Tom Grunick
The Big Chill
1983 • Nick Carlton
Too Big to Fail
2011 • Henry Paulson