John Hurt Biography

John Hurt biography

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NAME: John Hurt
OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor
BIRTH DATE: January 22, 1940 (Age: 73)
ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius

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Known as an insightful character actor, Academy Award nominee John Hurt had notable roles in A Man for All Seasons, Midnight Express and The Elephant Man.

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John Hurt was born January 22, 1940 in Shirebrook, England. He made his film and stage debuts in 1962. He had notable roles in A Man for All Seasons, Midnight Express, and The Elephant Man; for the latter two movies he received Academy Award nominations. He also continued to act onstage. On TV he played the title character in the children's series The Storyteller.