William Hurt in 2005 Photo: Tony Shek, licenced by Creative Commons
Three time Oscar nominee William Hurt has passed away at the age of 71, just a week before his birthday. The star, who was known for playing quiet, intelligent characters, received Academy attention for his work in Kiss Of The Spider Woman, Children Of A Lesser God and Broadcast News, but recently become known to a new generation of fans as General Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross, sworn enemy of the Hulk, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Enjoying early success with a role in Altered States which earned him a Golden Globe nomination, Hurt also starred in hits including The Big Chill, The Accidental Tourist, Dark City, Robin Hood, A History Of Violence and The Village.
Alongside his big screen roles, Hurt enjoyed a lengthy television career and was a successful stage actor. He starred as Duke Leto Atreides in the TV mini-series adaptation of Dune.
Three time Oscar nominee William Hurt has passed away at the age of 71, just a week before his birthday. The star, who was known for playing quiet, intelligent characters, received Academy attention for his work in Kiss Of The Spider Woman, Children Of A Lesser God and Broadcast News, but recently become known to a new generation of fans as General Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross, sworn enemy of the Hulk, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Enjoying early success with a role in Altered States which earned him a Golden Globe nomination, Hurt also starred in hits including The Big Chill, The Accidental Tourist, Dark City, Robin Hood, A History Of Violence and The Village.
Alongside his big screen roles, Hurt enjoyed a lengthy television career and was a successful stage actor. He starred as Duke Leto Atreides in the TV mini-series adaptation of Dune.
- 3/14/2022
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
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