John Hurt

British actor (1940–2017)

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Lived 1940–2017, aged 77United Kingdom

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United Kingdom rank#77
Actors rank#174
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Rank in United Kingdom
#77
Actors
Era
1940–2017
Aged 77

Summary

Updated 2026-05-29

British actor with a voice so distinctive David Lynch called him "simply the greatest actor in the world." Four BAFTAs, two Oscar noms, and a 50-year career earned him a knighthood in 2015.

Biography

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Sir John Vincent Hurt was an English actor. Regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation and described as having the "most distinctive voice in Britain", he was referred to by David Lynch as "simply the greatest actor in the world". In a career spanning more than five decades, he received numerous accolades, including four BAFTAs and a Golden Globe in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards. He was knighted in 2015 for his services to drama.

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