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William Hurt

Bio: William Hurt (March 20, 1950 – March 13, 2022) was an American stage, film and television actor, trained at the Juilliard School, Manhattan, New York, USA. For his leading role in the feature film "Kiss of the Spider Woman", he received an Academy Award in 1986, followed by 3 more nominations for roles in the movies "Children of a Lesser God", "Broadcast News", and "A History of Violence"
Born: Mon, Mar 20 1950
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Death: Sun, Mar 13 2022
William Hurt is 71 years old
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Poster of The King's Daughter
The King's Daughter
William Hurt was 71 in The King's Daughter as 'Pere La Chaise'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 2022
Poster of Black Widow
Black Widow
William Hurt was 71 in Black Widow as 'Secretary Ross'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 2021
Poster of Disclosure
Disclosure
William Hurt was 70 in Disclosure as 'Luis Molina (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 2020
Poster of The Last Full Measure
The Last Full Measure
William Hurt was 69 in The Last Full Measure as 'Tulley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 2020
Poster of Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame
William Hurt was 69 in Avengers: Endgame as 'Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2019
Poster of Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War
William Hurt was 68 in Avengers: Infinity War as 'Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 2018
Poster of The Miracle Season
The Miracle Season
William Hurt was 68 in The Miracle Season as 'Ernie Found'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 2018
Poster of Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War
William Hurt was 66 in Captain America: Civil War as 'Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 2016
Poster of Race
Race
William Hurt was 65 in Race as 'Jeremiah Mahoney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 2016
Poster of Men of Granite
Men of Granite
William Hurt was 64 in Men of Granite
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 2015
Poster of The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
William Hurt was 64 in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her as 'Julian Rigby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2014
Poster of Days and Nights
Days and Nights
William Hurt was 64 in Days and Nights as 'Herb'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2014
Poster of The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
William Hurt was 64 in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them as 'Julian Rigby'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 2014
Poster of Winter's Tale
Winter's Tale
William Hurt was 63 in Winter's Tale as 'Isaac Penn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 2014
Poster of Fire in the Blood
Fire in the Blood
William Hurt was 63 in Fire in the Blood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of The Host
The Host
William Hurt was 63 in The Host as 'Jeb Stryder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 2013
Poster of The Challenger Disaster
The Challenger Disaster
William Hurt was 62 in The Challenger Disaster as 'Richard Feynman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 2013
Poster of Maddened by His Absence
Maddened by His Absence
William Hurt was 62 in Maddened by His Absence as 'Jacques'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 2012
Poster of Close Up
Close Up
William Hurt was 62 in Close Up as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 2012
Poster of Too Big to Fail
Too Big to Fail
William Hurt was 61 in Too Big to Fail as 'Henry Paulson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2011
Poster of Hellgate
Hellgate
William Hurt was 61 in Hellgate as 'Warren Mills'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 2011
Poster of Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant
Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant
William Hurt was 61 in Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant as 'Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 2011
Poster of Late Bloomers
Late Bloomers
William Hurt was 61 in Late Bloomers as 'Adam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 2011
Poster of Robin Hood
Robin Hood
William Hurt was 60 in Robin Hood as 'William Marshal'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 12 2010
Poster of The Real Robin Hood
The Real Robin Hood
William Hurt was 60 in The Real Robin Hood as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 11 2010
Poster of The River Why
The River Why
William Hurt was 60 in The River Why as 'H2O'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 2010
Poster of The Yellow Handkerchief
The Yellow Handkerchief
William Hurt was 59 in The Yellow Handkerchief as 'Brett Hanson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 2009
Poster of The Countess
The Countess
William Hurt was 58 in The Countess as 'György Thurzó'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 2009
Poster of Endgame
Endgame
William Hurt was 58 in Endgame as 'Professor Will Esterhuyse'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 2009
Poster of Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman
Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman
William Hurt was 58 in Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 2008
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
William Hurt was 58 in The Incredible Hulk as 'General 'Thunderbolt' Ross'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 12 2008
Poster of Alexander Technique
Alexander Technique
William Hurt was 58 in Alexander Technique as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 2008
Poster of Vantage Point
Vantage Point
William Hurt was 57 in Vantage Point as 'President Ashton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2008
Poster of Noise
Noise
William Hurt was 57 in Noise as 'Mayor Schneer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 2007
Poster of Into the Wild
Into the Wild
William Hurt was 57 in Into the Wild as 'Walt McCandless'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 2007
Poster of Mr. Brooks
Mr. Brooks
William Hurt was 57 in Mr. Brooks as 'Marshall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2007
Poster of The Legend of Sasquatch
The Legend of Sasquatch
William Hurt was 56 in The Legend of Sasquatch
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 2007
Poster of The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd
William Hurt was 56 in The Good Shepherd as 'Philip Allen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 2006
Poster of Beautiful Ohio
Beautiful Ohio
William Hurt was 56 in Beautiful Ohio as 'Simon Messerman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2006
Poster of The King
The King
William Hurt was 56 in The King as 'David'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 2006
Poster of Too Commercial for Cannes
Too Commercial for Cannes
William Hurt was 55 in Too Commercial for Cannes as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2006
Poster of Syriana
Syriana
William Hurt was 55 in Syriana as 'Stan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2005
Poster of A History of Violence
A History of Violence
William Hurt was 55 in A History of Violence as 'Richie Cusack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Neverwas
Neverwas
William Hurt was 55 in Neverwas as 'Dr. Peter Reed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2005
Poster of Hunt for Justice
Hunt for Justice
William Hurt was 55 in Hunt for Justice as 'General Mortimer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 2005
Poster of Deconstructing 'The Village'
Deconstructing 'The Village'
William Hurt was 54 in Deconstructing 'The Village' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 2005
Poster of The Village
The Village
William Hurt was 54 in The Village as 'Edward Walker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 2004
Poster of The Blue Butterfly
The Blue Butterfly
William Hurt was 53 in The Blue Butterfly as 'Alan Osborne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 2004
Poster of Nearest to Heaven
Nearest to Heaven
William Hurt was 52 in Nearest to Heaven as 'Matt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 2002
Poster of Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story
Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story
William Hurt was 52 in Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story as 'Robert P. Hanssen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 2002
Poster of Tuck Everlasting
Tuck Everlasting
William Hurt was 52 in Tuck Everlasting as 'Angus Tuck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 2002
Poster of Changing Lanes
Changing Lanes
William Hurt was 52 in Changing Lanes as 'Doyle's Sponsor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 07 2002
Poster of The Simian Line
The Simian Line
William Hurt was 51 in The Simian Line as 'Edward'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 2001
Poster of Rare Birds
Rare Birds
William Hurt was 51 in Rare Birds as 'Dave'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 2001
Poster of A.I. Artificial Intelligence
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
William Hurt was 51 in A.I. Artificial Intelligence as 'Prof. Hobby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 2001
Poster of Varian's War
Varian's War
William Hurt was 51 in Varian's War as 'Varian Fry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 2001
Poster of The Flamingo Rising
The Flamingo Rising
William Hurt was 50 in The Flamingo Rising as 'Turner Knight'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 04 2001
Poster of Contaminated Man
Contaminated Man
William Hurt was 50 in Contaminated Man as 'David R. Whitman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 2000
Poster of The Miracle Maker
The Miracle Maker
William Hurt was 50 in The Miracle Maker as 'Jairus (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2000
Poster of Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb
William Hurt was 49 in Do Not Disturb as 'Walter Richmond'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 1999
Poster of Sunshine
Sunshine
William Hurt was 49 in Sunshine as 'Andor Knorr'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1999
Poster of The 4th Floor
The 4th Floor
William Hurt was 49 in The 4th Floor as 'Greg Harrison'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 31 1999
Poster of The Big Brass Ring
The Big Brass Ring
William Hurt was 49 in The Big Brass Ring as 'William Blake Pellarin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 20 1999
Poster of The Big Chill: A Reunion
The Big Chill: A Reunion
William Hurt was 48 in The Big Chill: A Reunion as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 1999
Poster of One True Thing
One True Thing
William Hurt was 48 in One True Thing as 'George Gulden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of Lost in Space
Lost in Space
William Hurt was 48 in Lost in Space as 'Prof. John Robinson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1998
Poster of The Proposition
The Proposition
William Hurt was 48 in The Proposition as 'Arthur Barret'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1998
Poster of Dark City
Dark City
William Hurt was 47 in Dark City as 'Inspector Frank Bumstead'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1998
Poster of Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman
Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman
William Hurt was 47 in Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Lost In Space Forever
Lost In Space Forever
William Hurt was 47 in Lost In Space Forever as 'Self (also archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Loved
Loved
William Hurt was 47 in Loved as 'K.D. Dietrickson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1997
Poster of Michael
Michael
William Hurt was 46 in Michael as 'Frank Quinlan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of Elie Wiesel Goes Home
Elie Wiesel Goes Home
William Hurt was 46 in Elie Wiesel Goes Home as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1996
Poster of Secrets Shared with a Stranger
Secrets Shared with a Stranger
William Hurt was 46 in Secrets Shared with a Stranger as 'The stranger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1996
Poster of A Couch in New York
A Couch in New York
William Hurt was 45 in A Couch in New York as 'Henry Harriston'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
William Hurt was 45 in Jane Eyre as 'Rochester'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 1996
Poster of Smoke
Smoke
William Hurt was 45 in Smoke as 'Paul Benjamin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1995
Poster of Second Best
Second Best
William Hurt was 44 in Second Best as 'Graham Holt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1994
Poster of Trial by Jury
Trial by Jury
William Hurt was 44 in Trial by Jury as 'Tommy Vesey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1994
Poster of Mr. Wonderful
Mr. Wonderful
William Hurt was 43 in Mr. Wonderful as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of The Plague
The Plague
William Hurt was 42 in The Plague as 'Doctor Bernard Rieux'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1992
Poster of Rabbit Ears - The Boy Who Drew Cats
Rabbit Ears - The Boy Who Drew Cats
William Hurt was 41 in Rabbit Ears - The Boy Who Drew Cats as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1991
Poster of Until the End of the World
Until the End of the World
William Hurt was 41 in Until the End of the World as 'Sam Farber, alias Trevor McPhee'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1991
Poster of The Doctor
The Doctor
William Hurt was 41 in The Doctor as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1991
Poster of Wim Wenders in Tokyo
Wim Wenders in Tokyo
William Hurt was 40 in Wim Wenders in Tokyo as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1990
Poster of Alice
Alice
William Hurt was 40 in Alice as 'Doug Tate'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1990
Poster of Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School
William Hurt was 40 in Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School as 'Steve Mills (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1990
Poster of I Love You to Death
I Love You to Death
William Hurt was 40 in I Love You to Death as 'Harlan James'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1990
Poster of The Accidental Tourist
The Accidental Tourist
William Hurt was 38 in The Accidental Tourist as 'Macon Leary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1988
Poster of A Time of Destiny
A Time of Destiny
William Hurt was 38 in A Time of Destiny as 'Martin Larraneta'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1988
Poster of Broadcast News
Broadcast News
William Hurt was 37 in Broadcast News as 'Tom Grunick'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of Children of a Lesser God
Children of a Lesser God
William Hurt was 36 in Children of a Lesser God as 'James Leeds'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1986
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
William Hurt was 35 in A Midsummer Night's Dream as 'Oberon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1985
Poster of Kiss of the Spider Woman
Kiss of the Spider Woman
William Hurt was 35 in Kiss of the Spider Woman as 'Luis Molina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1985
Poster of Gorky Park
Gorky Park
William Hurt was 33 in Gorky Park as 'Arkady Renko'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1983
Poster of The Big Chill
The Big Chill
William Hurt was 33 in The Big Chill as 'Nick Carlton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1983
Poster of All the Way Home
All the Way Home
William Hurt was 31 in All the Way Home as 'Jay Follet'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1981
Poster of Body Heat
Body Heat
William Hurt was 31 in Body Heat as 'Ned Racine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1981
Poster of Eyewitness
Eyewitness
William Hurt was 30 in Eyewitness as 'Daryll Deever'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1981
Poster of Altered States
Altered States
William Hurt was 30 in Altered States as 'Professor Eddie Jessup'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1980
Poster of Verna: USO Girl
Verna: USO Girl
William Hurt was 27 in Verna: USO Girl as 'Walter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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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 Pantheon
Pantheon
William Hurt would have been no older than 71 in Pantheon as 'Stephen Holstrom (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 2022
Poster of Marvel Studios Assembled
Marvel Studios Assembled
William Hurt was 70+ in Marvel Studios Assembled as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 12 2021
Poster of Mythic Quest
Mythic Quest
William Hurt was 69+ in Mythic Quest as 'Peter Cromwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 2020
Poster of Condor
Condor
William Hurt was 68+ in Condor as 'Bob Partridge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 06 2018
Poster of Goliath
Goliath
William Hurt was 66+ in Goliath as 'Donald Cooperman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 13 2016
Poster of Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
William Hurt was 65+ in Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands as 'Hrothgar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 2016
Poster of Humans
Humans
William Hurt was 65+ in Humans as 'Dr. George Millican'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 14 2015
Poster of Bonnie & Clyde
Bonnie & Clyde
William Hurt was 63+ in Bonnie & Clyde as 'Frank Hamer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 08 2013
Poster of Moby Dick
Moby Dick
William Hurt was 61+ in Moby Dick as 'Captain Ahab'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 08 2011
Poster of Damages
Damages
William Hurt was 57+ in Damages as 'Daniel Purcell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 24 2007
Poster of Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
William Hurt was 56+ in Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King as 'Renshaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 12 2006
Poster of Frankenstein
Frankenstein
William Hurt was 54+ in Frankenstein as 'Professor Waldman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 05 2004
Poster of Frank Herbert's Dune
Frank Herbert's Dune
William Hurt was 50+ in Frank Herbert's Dune as 'Duke Leto Atreides'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 2000
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
William Hurt was 48+ in The King of Queens as 'Dr. Taber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
William Hurt was 25+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
William Hurt was 23+ in Kojak as 'Jake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
William Hurt was 20+ in Great Performances as 'Walter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
William Hurt was 6+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Nominee/Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
William Hurt was 2+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
William Hurt was 1+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Turner Knight'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
William Hurt was 0+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944