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John Hurt

Bio: Sir John Vincent Hurt (January 22, 1940 – January 25, 2017) was an English actor whose career spanned over five decades. He came to prominence for his role as Richard Rich in the film A Man for All Seasons (1966) and gained BAFTA Award nominations for his portrayals of Timothy Evans in 10 Rillington Place (1971) and Quentin Crisp in television film The Naked Civil Servant (1975) – winning his first BAFTA for the latter
Born: Mon, Jan 22 1940
Birthplace: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, UK

Death: Wed, Jan 25 2017
John Hurt is 77 years old
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Poster of Doctor Who at the Proms
Doctor Who at the Proms
John Hurt would have been no older than 77 in Doctor Who at the Proms as 'The Doctor (War) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 24 2024
Poster of Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony
Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony
John Hurt would have been no older than 77 in Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 2021
Poster of Ayamé
Ayamé
John Hurt would have been no older than 77 in Ayamé as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 2018
Poster of Damascus Cover
Damascus Cover
John Hurt would have been no older than 77 in Damascus Cover as 'Miki'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 2017
Poster of That Good Night
That Good Night
John Hurt would have been no older than 77 in That Good Night as 'Ralph'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 2017
Poster of My Name Is Lenny
My Name Is Lenny
John Hurt would have been no older than 77 in My Name Is Lenny as 'Leslie Salmon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 2017
Poster of The Journey
The Journey
John Hurt would have been no older than 77 in The Journey as 'Harry Patterson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 2017
Poster of Jackie
Jackie
John Hurt was 76 in Jackie as 'The Priest'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 2016
Poster of The Pity of War: The Loves and Lives of the War Poets
The Pity of War: The Loves and Lives of the War Poets
John Hurt was 76 in The Pity of War: The Loves and Lives of the War Poets as 'Siegfried Sassoon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 2016
Poster of Back to Utopia
Back to Utopia
John Hurt was 76 in Back to Utopia as 'Professor Peter Panludic (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 06 2016
Poster of The Final Reel
The Final Reel
John Hurt was 76 in The Final Reel as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of ChickLit
ChickLit
John Hurt was 76 in ChickLit as 'Francis Bonar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2016
Poster of Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie
Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie
John Hurt was 75 in Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie as 'Sailor John (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 2015
Poster of A.K.A Nadia
A.K.A Nadia
John Hurt was 75 in A.K.A Nadia as '347'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 2015
Poster of Break
Break
John Hurt was 75 in Break as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 2015
Poster of The Alchemist's Letter
The Alchemist's Letter
John Hurt was 75 in The Alchemist's Letter as 'The Alchemist (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 21 2015
Poster of Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces
Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces
John Hurt was 74 in Dmitri Shostakovich: A Man of Many Faces as 'Narator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of Wimbledon The Official Film 2014
Wimbledon The Official Film 2014
John Hurt was 74 in Wimbledon The Official Film 2014 as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 31 2014
Poster of Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film
Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film
John Hurt was 74 in Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 25 2014
Poster of Hercules
Hercules
John Hurt was 74 in Hercules as 'Cotys'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 23 2014
Poster of Only Lovers Left Alive
Only Lovers Left Alive
John Hurt was 73 in Only Lovers Left Alive as 'Christopher Marlowe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 2013
Poster of The Day of the Doctor: Cinema Intro
The Day of the Doctor: Cinema Intro
John Hurt was 73 in The Day of the Doctor: Cinema Intro as 'The War Doctor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty
John Hurt was 73 in Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
John Hurt was 73 in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot as 'The War Doctor (archive voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor
John Hurt was 73 in Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor as 'The War Doctor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Doctor Who: The Night of the Doctor
Doctor Who: The Night of the Doctor
John Hurt was 73 in Doctor Who: The Night of the Doctor as 'The War Doctor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 2013
Poster of Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips
Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips
John Hurt was 73 in Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips as 'Self / Stephen Ward'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 2013
Poster of Muse of Fire
Muse of Fire
John Hurt was 73 in Muse of Fire as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 2013
Poster of Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer
John Hurt was 73 in Snowpiercer as 'Gilliam'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 2013
Poster of Jayne Mansfield's Car
Jayne Mansfield's Car
John Hurt was 73 in Jayne Mansfield's Car as 'Kingsley Bedford'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 2013
Poster of Swan Lake 3D - Live from the Mariinsky Theatre
Swan Lake 3D - Live from the Mariinsky Theatre
John Hurt was 73 in Swan Lake 3D - Live from the Mariinsky Theatre as 'The Voice of the Winter Palace / Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2013
Poster of Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict
John Hurt was 73 in Benjamin Britten: Peace and Conflict as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 2013
Poster of Sightseers
Sightseers
John Hurt was 72 in Sightseers as 'Jerusalem Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 2012
Poster of Planet Dinosaur: Ultimate Killers
Planet Dinosaur: Ultimate Killers
John Hurt was 72 in Planet Dinosaur: Ultimate Killers as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 19 2012
Poster of More Than Honey
More Than Honey
John Hurt was 72 in More Than Honey as 'Narrator (english voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 2012
Poster of The Snipist
The Snipist
John Hurt was 72 in The Snipist as 'The Ministry'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 2012
Poster of The Gruffalo's Child
The Gruffalo's Child
John Hurt was 71 in The Gruffalo's Child as 'The Owl (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2011
Poster of Immortals
Immortals
John Hurt was 71 in Immortals as 'Old Zeus'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 2011
Poster of On Borrowed Time
On Borrowed Time
John Hurt was 71 in On Borrowed Time as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 2011
Poster of In Love with Alma Cogan
In Love with Alma Cogan
John Hurt was 71 in In Love with Alma Cogan as 'MC'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 04 2011
Poster of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
John Hurt was 71 in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy as 'Control'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2011
Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
John Hurt was 71 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 as 'Ollivander'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 2011
Poster of 23 Degrees, 5 Minutes
23 Degrees, 5 Minutes
John Hurt was 71 in 23 Degrees, 5 Minutes as 'Professor Orit'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 2011
Poster of The Journey – Stories from the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
The Journey – Stories from the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
John Hurt was 71 in The Journey – Stories from the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 05 2011
Poster of Melancholia
Melancholia
John Hurt was 71 in Melancholia as 'Dexter'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 26 2011
Poster of The Confession
The Confession
John Hurt was 71 in The Confession as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 02 2011
Poster of Sailcloth
Sailcloth
John Hurt was 70 in Sailcloth as 'Man'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Whistle and I'll Come to You
Whistle and I'll Come to You
John Hurt was 70 in Whistle and I'll Come to You as 'James Parkin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 2010
Poster of Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie
Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie
John Hurt was 70 in Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie as 'Carnak'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2010
Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
John Hurt was 70 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 as 'Ollivander'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 2010
Poster of Love at First Sight
Love at First Sight
John Hurt was 70 in Love at First Sight as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 2010
Poster of Brighton Rock
Brighton Rock
John Hurt was 70 in Brighton Rock as 'Phil Corkery'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 2010
Poster of Behind Jim Jarmusch
Behind Jim Jarmusch
John Hurt was 70 in Behind Jim Jarmusch as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 2010
Poster of A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
John Hurt was 70 in A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures as 'Grandpa Sammy (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 04 2010
Poster of Lou
Lou
John Hurt was 70 in Lou as 'Doyle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 2010
Poster of The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo
John Hurt was 69 in The Gruffalo as 'Owl (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 2009
Poster of Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World
Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World
John Hurt was 69 in Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 2009
Poster of Ballybrando
Ballybrando
John Hurt was 69 in Ballybrando as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 2009
Poster of 44 Inch Chest
44 Inch Chest
John Hurt was 69 in 44 Inch Chest as 'Old Man Peanut'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 2009
Poster of Remembrance
Remembrance
John Hurt was 69 in Remembrance as 'Bellhop'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 06 2009
Poster of Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
John Hurt was 69 in Waking Sleeping Beauty as 'The Horned King (voice) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 2009
Poster of The Limits of Control
The Limits of Control
John Hurt was 69 in The Limits of Control as 'Guitar'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 2009
Poster of An Englishman in New York
An Englishman in New York
John Hurt was 69 in An Englishman in New York as 'Quentin Crisp'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of Lecture 21
Lecture 21
John Hurt was 68 in Lecture 21 as 'Mondrian Kilroy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2008
Poster of New York, I Love You
New York, I Love You
John Hurt was 68 in New York, I Love You as 'Bellhop'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 2008
Poster of Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
John Hurt was 68 in Hellboy II: The Golden Army as 'Trevor Bruttenholm'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 2008
Poster of Recount
Recount
John Hurt was 68 in Recount as 'Warren Christopher'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 25 2008
Poster of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
John Hurt was 68 in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as 'Professor Harold Oxley, Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 2008
Poster of Outlander
Outlander
John Hurt was 68 in Outlander as 'Rothgar'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 2008
Poster of The Oxford Murders
The Oxford Murders
John Hurt was 67 in The Oxford Murders as 'Arthur Seldom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2008
Poster of Boxes
Boxes
John Hurt was 67 in Boxes as 'Fanny's father'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 2007
Poster of Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron
Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron
John Hurt was 67 in Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron as 'Professor Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2007
Poster of The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
John Hurt was 67 in The 50 Greatest Television Dramas as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 2007
Poster of Interview with John Hurt
Interview with John Hurt
John Hurt was 67 in Interview with John Hurt as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 2007
Poster of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
John Hurt was 66 in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 2006
Poster of Whaledreamers
Whaledreamers
John Hurt was 66 in Whaledreamers as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 2006
Poster of V代表复仇
V代表复仇
John Hurt was 66 in V代表复仇 as 'Adam Sutler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2006
Poster of The Plot Against Harold Wilson
The Plot Against Harold Wilson
John Hurt was 66 in The Plot Against Harold Wilson as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 2006
Poster of Shooting Dogs
Shooting Dogs
John Hurt was 66 in Shooting Dogs as 'Christopher'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 2006
Poster of V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta
John Hurt was 66 in V for Vendetta as 'Adam Sutler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 23 2006
Poster of The Proposition
The Proposition
John Hurt was 65 in The Proposition as 'Jellon Lamb'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 2005
Poster of Once Upon a Halloween
Once Upon a Halloween
John Hurt was 65 in Once Upon a Halloween as 'The Horned King'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 2005
Poster of Hiroshima
Hiroshima
John Hurt was 65 in Hiroshima as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 2005
Poster of The Skeleton Key
The Skeleton Key
John Hurt was 65 in The Skeleton Key as 'Ben Devereaux'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2005
Poster of Manderlay
Manderlay
John Hurt was 65 in Manderlay as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 2005
Poster of Valiant
Valiant
John Hurt was 65 in Valiant as 'Felix (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 2005
Poster of Short Order
Short Order
John Hurt was 64 in Short Order
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Shadowing the Third Man
Shadowing the Third Man
John Hurt was 64 in Shadowing the Third Man as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 2004
Poster of Hellboy: The Seeds of Creation
Hellboy: The Seeds of Creation
John Hurt was 64 in Hellboy: The Seeds of Creation as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 27 2004
Poster of Pride
Pride
John Hurt was 64 in Pride as 'Harry (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 21 2004
Poster of Hellboy
Hellboy
John Hurt was 64 in Hellboy as 'Prof. Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 2004
Poster of Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend'
Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend'
John Hurt was 64 in Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 2004
Poster of The Beast Within: Making Alien
The Beast Within: Making Alien
John Hurt was 63 in The Beast Within: Making Alien as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of Dogville
Dogville
John Hurt was 63 in Dogville as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 2003
Poster of Meeting Che Guevara & the Man from Maybury Hill
Meeting Che Guevara & the Man from Maybury Hill
John Hurt was 63 in Meeting Che Guevara & the Man from Maybury Hill as 'Man from Maybury Hill'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 2003
Poster of Owning Mahowny
Owning Mahowny
John Hurt was 63 in Owning Mahowny as 'Victor Foss'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 2003
Poster of The Alien Saga
The Alien Saga
John Hurt was 62 in The Alien Saga as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 2002
Poster of I, Claudius: A Television Epic
I, Claudius: A Television Epic
John Hurt was 62 in I, Claudius: A Television Epic as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 2002
Poster of Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
John Hurt was 62 in Crime and Punishment as 'Porfiry, chief investigator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 2002
Poster of Bait
Bait
John Hurt was 62 in Bait as 'Jack Blake'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 2002
Poster of Miranda
Miranda
John Hurt was 61 in Miranda as 'Christian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2002
Poster of The Terrible Elephant Man Revealed
The Terrible Elephant Man Revealed
John Hurt was 61 in The Terrible Elephant Man Revealed as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 2001
Poster of Shaolin: Wheel of Life
Shaolin: Wheel of Life
John Hurt was 61 in Shaolin: Wheel of Life as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 2001
Poster of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
John Hurt was 61 in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as 'Mr. Ollivander'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 2001
Poster of Captain Corelli's Mandolin
Captain Corelli's Mandolin
John Hurt was 61 in Captain Corelli's Mandolin as 'Dr. Iannis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 2001
Poster of The Hidden Wars of Desert Storm
The Hidden Wars of Desert Storm
John Hurt was 61 in The Hidden Wars of Desert Storm as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 2001
Poster of Tabloid
Tabloid
John Hurt was 60 in Tabloid as 'Vince'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Lost Souls
Lost Souls
John Hurt was 60 in Lost Souls as 'Father Lareaux'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 2000
Poster of Krapp's Last Tape
Krapp's Last Tape
John Hurt was 60 in Krapp's Last Tape as 'Krapp'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 2000
Poster of The Tigger Movie
The Tigger Movie
John Hurt was 60 in The Tigger Movie as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 2000
Poster of New Blood
New Blood
John Hurt was 59 in New Blood as 'Alan White'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1999
Poster of You're Dead...
You're Dead...
John Hurt was 59 in You're Dead... as 'Maitland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1999
Poster of One Last Score
One Last Score
John Hurt was 59 in One Last Score as 'Sean Cooper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1999
Poster of All the Little Animals
All the Little Animals
John Hurt was 59 in All the Little Animals as 'Mr. Summers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 09 1999
Poster of Love and Death on Long Island
Love and Death on Long Island
John Hurt was 58 in Love and Death on Long Island as 'Giles De'Ath'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 1998
Poster of The Climb
The Climb
John Hurt was 58 in The Climb as 'Chuck Langer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 11 1998
Poster of The Commissioner
The Commissioner
John Hurt was 58 in The Commissioner as 'James morton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 1998
Poster of Night Train
Night Train
John Hurt was 57 in Night Train as 'Michael Poole'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Bandyta
Bandyta
John Hurt was 57 in Bandyta as 'Babits'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of Contact
Contact
John Hurt was 57 in Contact as 'S. R. Hadden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1997
Poster of Tender Loving Care
Tender Loving Care
John Hurt was 56 in Tender Loving Care as 'Dr. Turner'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1996
Poster of Dead Man
Dead Man
John Hurt was 55 in Dead Man as 'John Scholfield'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1995
Poster of Saigon Baby
Saigon Baby
John Hurt was 55 in Saigon Baby as 'Jack Lee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1995
Poster of Wild Bill
Wild Bill
John Hurt was 55 in Wild Bill as 'Charley Prince'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of On Jupiter
On Jupiter
John Hurt was 55 in On Jupiter as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 1995
Poster of Rob Roy
Rob Roy
John Hurt was 55 in Rob Roy as 'John Graham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1995
Poster of Two Nudes Bathing
Two Nudes Bathing
John Hurt was 55 in Two Nudes Bathing as 'Marquis de Prey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1995
Poster of The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
John Hurt was 54 in The World of Jim Henson as 'The Storyteller (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Second Best
Second Best
John Hurt was 54 in Second Best as 'Uncle Turpin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1994
Poster of Rabbit Ears - Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
Rabbit Ears - Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
John Hurt was 54 in Rabbit Ears - Aladdin and the Magic Lamp as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 17 1994
Poster of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
John Hurt was 54 in Even Cowgirls Get the Blues as 'The Countess'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1994
Poster of Great Moments in Aviation
Great Moments in Aviation
John Hurt was 54 in Great Moments in Aviation as 'Rex Goodyear'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1994
Poster of Thumbelina
Thumbelina
John Hurt was 54 in Thumbelina as 'Mr. Mole (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1994
Poster of Monolith
Monolith
John Hurt was 53 in Monolith as 'Villano'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Six Characters in Search of An Author
Six Characters in Search of An Author
John Hurt was 52 in Six Characters in Search of An Author as 'The Father'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1992
Poster of Dark at Noon
Dark at Noon
John Hurt was 52 in Dark at Noon as 'Anthony / Le Marquis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1992
Poster of Red Fox
Red Fox
John Hurt was 51 in Red Fox as 'Archie Carpenter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1991
Poster of I Dreamt I Woke Up
I Dreamt I Woke Up
John Hurt was 51 in I Dreamt I Woke Up as 'Boorman's Alter Ego'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1991
Poster of Journey to Knock
Journey to Knock
John Hurt was 51 in Journey to Knock as 'Alfred'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1991
Poster of Lapse of Memory
Lapse of Memory
John Hurt was 51 in Lapse of Memory as 'Conrad Farmer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 02 1991
Poster of King Ralph
King Ralph
John Hurt was 51 in King Ralph as 'Lord Percival Graves'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1991
Poster of Paul McCartney: From Rio to Liverpool
Paul McCartney: From Rio to Liverpool
John Hurt was 50 in Paul McCartney: From Rio to Liverpool as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 17 1990
Poster of Frankenstein Unbound
Frankenstein Unbound
John Hurt was 50 in Frankenstein Unbound as 'Dr. Joe Buchanan / Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch
John Hurt was 50 in Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1990
Poster of The Field
The Field
John Hurt was 50 in The Field as 'Bird' O'Donnell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1990
Poster of Resident Alien
Resident Alien
John Hurt was 50 in Resident Alien as 'Actor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1990
Poster of Windprints
Windprints
John Hurt was 50 in Windprints as 'Charles Rutherford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1990
Poster of Who Bombed Birmingham?
Who Bombed Birmingham?
John Hurt was 50 in Who Bombed Birmingham? as 'Chris Mullin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Romeo.Juliet
Romeo.Juliet
John Hurt was 49 in Romeo.Juliet as 'La Dame aux Chats / Mercutio (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Little Sweetheart
Little Sweetheart
John Hurt was 49 in Little Sweetheart as 'Robert Burger'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1989
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
John Hurt was 49 in Scandal as 'Stephen Ward'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1989
Poster of David Macaulay: Pyramid
David Macaulay: Pyramid
John Hurt was 48 in David Macaulay: Pyramid as 'Khufu / Second French Explorer (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 1989
Poster of The Bengali Night
The Bengali Night
John Hurt was 48 in The Bengali Night as 'Lucien Metz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1988
Poster of The Storyteller
The Storyteller
John Hurt was 48 in The Storyteller as 'The Storyteller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1988
Poster of Deadline
Deadline
John Hurt was 47 in Deadline as 'Granville Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of White Mischief
White Mischief
John Hurt was 47 in White Mischief as 'Gilbert Colville'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1987
Poster of Vincent
Vincent
John Hurt was 47 in Vincent as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 1987
Poster of Aria
Aria
John Hurt was 47 in Aria as 'The Actor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1987
Poster of Spaceballs
Spaceballs
John Hurt was 47 in Spaceballs as 'John Hurt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1987
Poster of The Hunting of the Snark
The Hunting of the Snark
John Hurt was 47 in The Hunting of the Snark as 'The Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1987
Poster of From the Hip
From the Hip
John Hurt was 47 in From the Hip as 'Douglas Benoit'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1987
Poster of Monolith
Monolith
John Hurt was 46 in Monolith as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Iceberg
Iceberg
John Hurt was 46 in Iceberg as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Frightmares
Frightmares
John Hurt was 46 in Frightmares
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Rocinante
Rocinante
John Hurt was 46 in Rocinante as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1986
Poster of Thames Film
Thames Film
John Hurt was 46 in Thames Film
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 10 1986
Poster of Jake Speed
Jake Speed
John Hurt was 46 in Jake Speed as 'Syd'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1986
Poster of The Strange Case of Yukio Mishima
The Strange Case of Yukio Mishima
John Hurt was 45 in The Strange Case of Yukio Mishima as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 1985
Poster of The Black Cauldron
The Black Cauldron
John Hurt was 45 in The Black Cauldron as 'The Horned King (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1985
Poster of Live Aid
Live Aid
John Hurt was 45 in Live Aid as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1985
Poster of After Darkness
After Darkness
John Hurt was 45 in After Darkness as 'Peter Hunningford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1985
Poster of Nineteen Eighty-Four
Nineteen Eighty-Four
John Hurt was 44 in Nineteen Eighty-Four as 'Winston Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1984
Poster of The Hit
The Hit
John Hurt was 44 in The Hit as 'Braddock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1984
Poster of Success Is the Best Revenge
Success Is the Best Revenge
John Hurt was 44 in Success Is the Best Revenge as 'Dino Montecurva'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1984
Poster of Champions
Champions
John Hurt was 44 in Champions as 'Bob Champion'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1984
Poster of Sunset People
Sunset People
John Hurt was 44 in Sunset People
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1984
Poster of The Osterman Weekend
The Osterman Weekend
John Hurt was 43 in The Osterman Weekend as 'Lawrence Fassett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1983
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
John Hurt was 43 in King Lear as 'The Fool'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 1983
Poster of The Plague Dogs
The Plague Dogs
John Hurt was 42 in The Plague Dogs as 'Snitter (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Paul McCartney - Take It Away
Paul McCartney - Take It Away
John Hurt was 42 in Paul McCartney - Take It Away
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 21 1982
Poster of Partners
Partners
John Hurt was 42 in Partners as 'Kerwin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1982
Poster of Night Crossing
Night Crossing
John Hurt was 42 in Night Crossing as 'Peter Strelzyk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1982
Poster of History of the World: Part I
History of the World: Part I
John Hurt was 41 in History of the World: Part I as 'Jesus - The Roman Empire'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate
John Hurt was 40 in Heaven's Gate as 'Billy Irvine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1980
Poster of The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
John Hurt was 40 in The Elephant Man as 'John Merrick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1980
Poster of An Evening with Quentin Crisp
An Evening with Quentin Crisp
John Hurt was 39 in An Evening with Quentin Crisp as 'Host'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Alien
Alien
John Hurt was 39 in Alien as 'Kane'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1979
Poster of The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings
John Hurt was 38 in The Lord of the Rings as 'Aragorn (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1978
Poster of Watership Down
Watership Down
John Hurt was 38 in Watership Down as 'Hazel (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1978
Poster of Midnight Express
Midnight Express
John Hurt was 38 in Midnight Express as 'Max'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1978
Poster of The Shout
The Shout
John Hurt was 38 in The Shout as 'Anthony Fielding'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1978
Poster of The Disappearance
The Disappearance
John Hurt was 37 in The Disappearance as 'Atkinson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 1977
Poster of East of Elephant Rock
East of Elephant Rock
John Hurt was 37 in East of Elephant Rock as 'Nash'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1977
Poster of Three Dangerous Ladies
Three Dangerous Ladies
John Hurt was 37 in Three Dangerous Ladies as 'Lt. George Simmonds'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1977
Poster of Spectre
Spectre
John Hurt was 37 in Spectre as 'Mitri Cyon'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1977
Poster of Stream Line
Stream Line
John Hurt was 36 in Stream Line as 'Chandler'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 06 1976
Poster of The Peddler
The Peddler
John Hurt was 36 in The Peddler as 'Alec Cassell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 1976
Poster of The Naked Civil Servant
The Naked Civil Servant
John Hurt was 35 in The Naked Civil Servant as 'Quentin Crisp'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of The Ghoul
The Ghoul
John Hurt was 35 in The Ghoul as 'Tom Rawlings'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1975
Poster of Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs
Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs
John Hurt was 34 in Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs as 'Malcolm Scrawdyke'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1974
Poster of The Playboy of the Western World
The Playboy of the Western World
John Hurt was 33 in The Playboy of the Western World as 'Christopher Mahon (Christy Mahon)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of The Pied Piper
The Pied Piper
John Hurt was 32 in The Pied Piper as 'Franz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1972
Poster of Mr. Forbush and the Penguins
Mr. Forbush and the Penguins
John Hurt was 31 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Richard Forbush'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1971
Poster of 10 Rillington Place
10 Rillington Place
John Hurt was 31 in 10 Rillington Place as 'Timothy Evans'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1971
Poster of In Search of Gregory
In Search of Gregory
John Hurt was 29 in In Search of Gregory as 'Daniel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1969
Poster of Sinful Davey
Sinful Davey
John Hurt was 29 in Sinful Davey as 'Davey Haggart'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 10 1969
Poster of Before Winter Comes
Before Winter Comes
John Hurt was 28 in Before Winter Comes as 'Lieutenant Pilkington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1969
Poster of The Sailor from Gibraltar
The Sailor from Gibraltar
John Hurt was 26 in The Sailor from Gibraltar as 'John'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of A Man for All Seasons
A Man for All Seasons
John Hurt was 26 in A Man for All Seasons as 'Richard Rich'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1966
Poster of This Is My Street
This Is My Street
John Hurt was 23 in This Is My Street as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1964
Poster of The Wild and the Willing
The Wild and the Willing
John Hurt was 22 in The Wild and the Willing as 'Phil Corbett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1962
Poster of The StoryTeller
The StoryTeller
John Hurt will be 77+ in The StoryTeller as 'The Storyteller'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Last Panthers
The Last Panthers
John Hurt was 75+ in The Last Panthers as 'Tom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 12 2015
Poster of Labyrinth
Labyrinth
John Hurt was 72+ in Labyrinth as 'Audric Baillard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 24 2012
Poster of The Hollow Crown
The Hollow Crown
John Hurt was 72+ in The Hollow Crown as 'The Chorus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 2012
Poster of Planet Dinosaur
Planet Dinosaur
John Hurt was 71+ in Planet Dinosaur as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 2011
Poster of The Confession
The Confession
John Hurt was 71+ in The Confession as 'Priest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 28 2011
Poster of Human Planet
Human Planet
John Hurt was 70+ in Human Planet as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 13 2011
Poster of Merlin
Merlin
John Hurt was 68+ in Merlin as 'Kilgharrah (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of Masters of Science Fiction
Masters of Science Fiction
John Hurt was 67+ in Masters of Science Fiction as 'Samswope'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
John Hurt was 66+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
John Hurt was 65+ in Doctor Who as 'War Doctor, The Doctor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
John Hurt was 64+ in Who Do You Think You Are? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 2004
Poster of The Alan Clark Diaries
The Alan Clark Diaries
John Hurt was 63+ in The Alan Clark Diaries as 'Alan Clark'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 2004
Poster of HypaSpace
HypaSpace
John Hurt was 62+ in HypaSpace as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of Edge of the Universe
Edge of the Universe
John Hurt was 61+ in Edge of the Universe as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 2002
Poster of Watership Down
Watership Down
John Hurt was 59+ in Watership Down as 'General Woundwort'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 28 1999
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
John Hurt was 57+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Picture Windows
Picture Windows
John Hurt was 55+ in Picture Windows as 'Marquis de Prey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1995
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
John Hurt was 52+ in GMTV as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Performance
Performance
John Hurt was 51+ in Performance as 'The Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of The Jim Henson Hour
The Jim Henson Hour
John Hurt was 49+ in The Jim Henson Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of The Storyteller
The Storyteller
John Hurt was 48+ in The Storyteller as 'The Storyteller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
John Hurt was 43+ in Natural World as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
John Hurt was 39+ in Crime and Punishment as 'Raskolnikov'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 22 1979
Poster of The Hollywood Greats
The Hollywood Greats
John Hurt was 37+ in The Hollywood Greats
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 1977
Poster of I, Claudius
I, Claudius
John Hurt was 36+ in I, Claudius as ', Caligula'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1976
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
John Hurt was 34+ in The Sweeney as 'Tony Grey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of NOVA
NOVA
John Hurt was 34+ in NOVA as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of Wessex Tales
Wessex Tales
John Hurt was 33+ in Wessex Tales as 'Joshua Harlborough'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 07 1973
Poster of A Ghost Story for Christmas
A Ghost Story for Christmas
John Hurt was 31+ in A Ghost Story for Christmas as 'James Parkin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 24 1971
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
John Hurt was 31+ in Great Performances as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
John Hurt was 30+ in Play for Today as 'Alec Cassell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Gideon's Way
Gideon's Way
John Hurt was 25+ in Gideon's Way as 'Freddy Tisdale'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
John Hurt was 16+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Joe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
John Hurt was 3+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944