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John Hurt (née John Vincent Hurt)
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Memorial Page for John Hurt (née John Vincent Hurt)

Jan 22, 1940 – Jan 25, 2017(77 years)Died in:Norfolk, England

British actor

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Cause of Death

pancreatic cancer

Children

2

Religion

Anglicanism

Occupation(8)

television actorfilm actorexplorervoice actorcharacter actorstage actoractorvideo game actor

Awards(6)

British Academy Television Award for Best ActorBAFTA Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting RoleBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading RoleBritish Independent Film Award – The Richard Harris AwardGolden Globe Awards

Spouse(1)

Annette Robertson

Education(5)

Saint Martin's School of ArtRoyal Academy of Dramatic ArtSt Michael's Preparatory School, OtfordCentral Saint MartinsLincoln Christ's Hospital School

John Hurt (* January 22, 1940 in Chesterfield; † January 25, 2017 in Norfolk) was a british actor. He was 77 years old. He was married to Annette Robertson. He had 2 children. His education included Saint Martin's School of Art, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, St Michael's Preparatory School, Otford, Central Saint Martins and Lincoln Christ's Hospital School. His faith was Anglicanism. He received 6 awards, including British Academy Television Award for Best Actor, BAFTA Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award. His cause of death was pancreatic cancer.

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Born in Chesterfield, England

1940

Married Annette Robertson

1962

until 1964

British Academy Television Award for Best Actor

1976

The Naked Civil Servant

British Academy Television Award for Best Actor

1976

BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role

1979

Midnight Express

BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role

1981

The Elephant Man

British Independent Film Award – The Richard Harris Award

2003

BAFTA Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award

2012

Died in Norfolk, England (pancreatic cancer)

2017

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John Hurt (née John Vincent Hurt). Forever remembered.