William McChord Hurt was born in Washington, D.C., United States, on March 20, 1950, was an American actor. Young William Hurt began his acting career on stage in the 1970s. He made his big screen debut in sci-fi horror film Altered States (1980) in his breakthrough role as Professor Edward Jessup. He got his television debut in drama miniseries The Best of Families (1977) in role as James Lathrop. He landed his stage debut in a play "Henry V" (1977) in role as Lord Scroop, at Delacorte Theatre. He made his Broadway debut in a play "Hurlyburly" (1984-1985) in role as Eddie, at Ethel Barrymore Theatre, for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
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Birth Date:
March 20, 1950
Died:
March 13, 2022
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Pisces
Natural hair color:
Blonde
Eye Color:
Blue
Height:
6 ft 2 in | 188 cm
Weight:
85 kg | 187.5 lbs
Shoe Size:
Not available
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best New Actor – Motion Picture for his role as Professor Edward Jessup in science fiction body horror film Altered States (1980).
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama for his role as James Leeds in romantic drama film Children of a Lesser God (1986).
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role as Tom Grunick in romantic comedy drama movie Broadcast News (1987).
He won the Academy Award for Best Actor and the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role also was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for his role as Luis Alberto Molina in drama film Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985).
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Richie Cusack in action thriller film A History of Violence (2005).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for his role as Henry Paulson in biographical drama film Too Big to Fail (2011).
He played Thaddeus Ross in superhero films The Incredible Hulk (2008), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Black Widow (2021).
The Doctor (1981) - Dr. Jack MacKee
Sunshine (1999) - Andor Knorr
Into the Wild (2007) - Walt McCandless
Varian's War (2001) - Varian Fry
Endgame (2009) - Willie Esterhuyse
The Accidental Tourist (1988) - Macon Leary
Dark City (1998) - Inspector Frank Bumstead
Body Heat (1981) - Ned Racine
The Big Chill (1983) - Nick Carlton
A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (2001) - Allen Hobby
The Village (2004) - Edward Walker
Mr. Brooks (2007) - Marshall
Robin Hood (2010) - William Marshal
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor – Drama Series for his role as Daniel Purcell in legal thriller television series Damages (2009).
He was nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for his role as Frank Hamer in revisionist miniseries Bonnie & Clyde (2013).
He played Duke Leto I Atreides in science fiction miniseries Frank Herbert's Dune (2000).
Humans (2015) Channel 4 - George Millican
Beowulf (2016) ITV - Hrothgar
Goliath (2016-2021) Amazon Prime Video - Donald Cooperman
Condor (2018-2020) Epix - Bob Partridge
Graduated from Middlesex School in 1968.
Studied Theology at Tufts University.
Studied at Juilliard School (1972-1976).
He had two brothers.
Had English, German, Scottish and Irish ancestry.
He was a member of acting company at Circle Repertory Company (1977-1989).
He voiced Thaddeus Ross in video game The Incredible Hulk (2008).
He was a private pilot.
William died on March 13, 2022, Portland, Oregon, United States, at the age of 71.
He was married to:
Heidi Henderson (1989-1993) they had two sons, Samuel Hurt and William Hurt Jr.
Mary Beth Hurt (1971-1982)
He was in relationship with Sandrine Bonnaire (1991-1997), they had one daughter, Jeanne Bonnaire-Hurt.
He was in relationship with Sandra Jennings (1981-1984), they had one son, Alex Hurt.
He dated Marlee Matlin (1985-1987).