His first big role was in Ken Russells Altered States., Hurt lamented to People magazine in 1985 that he was a character actor in a leading-mans body.. [35][36] Many paid tribute to Hurt including Ben Stiller, Russell Crowe, John Goodman, Patton Oswalt, Albert Brooks, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jonathan Frakes, Mark Ruffalo, and Topher Grace. He has recorded "The Polar Express", "The Boy Who Drew Cats", "The Sun Also Rises" and narrated the documentaries, "Searching for America: The Odyssey of John Dos Passos", "Einstein-How I See the World" and the English narration of Elie Wiesel's "To Speak the Unspeakable", a documentary directed and produced by Pierre Marmiesse. He appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents in "None Are So Blind", which first aired October 28, 1956. "[32], In a 2022 essay for Variety, author Donna Kaz wrote about dating Hurt in their twenties, from 1977 to 1980. The duo develop a complicated, and eventually romantic, relationship while struggling to survive the mental and spiritual toll of prison. [11] Broadcast News, a romantic comedy directed by James L. Brooks, is possibly Hurt's most acclaimed film and is included at the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.[12]. Every take was new and revealing.. He cut back on performing in the 1970s. So sad to hear this news. Ozzy & Sharon Osbournes Grandkids: Meet Their Grandchildren. He was 71. His mother, Mabel Elizabeth (Davies), was Welsh. In 1981, he had a leading role in the neo-noir Body Heat, co-starring Kathleen Turner. He was 71. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage), Tiffany & Co. names BTS star Jimin as brand ambassador, Angela Bassett reflects on career, moment she learned of Oscar nomination, How the creator of Dilbert went from star to "train wreck". But that's OK, that's all right, that's the way it is. [26], Hurt was a private pilot and owner of a Beechcraft Bonanza. Hurt had four children: one with Sandra Jennings; two with Henderson; and one with French actress, film director, and screenwriter Sandrine Bonnaire. Im a very private man, and I have the right to be. [3], In the 1970s, Heard appeared on the stage and in television and film. In 1986's "Children of a Lesser God," it was his co-star, Marlee Matlin, who took the Oscar for her performance as a custodian at a school for the deaf. [2] He was cremated, and his ashes scattered. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. Shortly after came "Kiss of the Spider Woman," which won Hurt the best actor Oscar for his performance as a gay prisoner in a repressive South American dictatorship. In 1988, Hurt was awarded the first Spencer Tracy Award from UCLA. In 1990 Heard starred in the philosophical film Mindwalk, in which three characters from different sociopolitical and cultural backgrounds express their opinions on the human experience, and around the same time, he was in Awakenings alongside Robert De Niro and Robin Williams, starred in Deceived (1991), with Goldie Hawn, playing Jack Saunders, and had a supporting role in Gladiator (1992), with Cuba Gooding Jr. "It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday," said a statement from his son, Will. And they weren't. Hurt is father to four children with various women: Jeanne, Samuel, Alexander, and William Jr. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. A keen collector of antiques and art, he referred to Ballinterry House as a painting which he never would finish. [19] In 2009, Hurt became a series regular on the FX series Damages playing a corporate whistleblower opposite Glenn Close and Marcia Gay Harden. "The film didn't make me popular in Hollywood," he commented later. He is also survived by son Alexander, 39, who the Washington, D.C. native shared with Sandra Jennings as well as daughter Jeanne, 28, whose mother is Sandrine Bonnaire. And I know we have both grown. The family requests privacy at this time. Learn more about Williams long and illustrious career, here. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. [2] Maxwell died on December 6, 2016, aged 22. William Rukard Hurd Hatfield (December 7, 1917 December 26, 1998) was an American actor. Leslie William Nielsen was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and raised in Tulita (formerly Fort Norman), Northwest Territories. Saddened to hear of the passing of actor William Hurt, tweeted Star Trek star George Takei. Who was William Hurt and what was his cause of death? Born in 1950, his celebrated career spanned decades and won him. He portrayed General Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross, a key player in 2008s The Incredible Hulk. The New Yorker called him "notoriously temperamental." Though the accusations seemed to be taken lightly by the media at the time, amid the many sexual harassment and assault allegations recently made in Hollywood, Matlin's disturbing tale of her. He was 71 years old. Deadline first reported Hurt's death. AILSA CHANG, HOST: William Hurt, the star of such popular 1980s films as "Children Of A Lesser God" and "Broadcast News," has died of complications from prostate cancer. During his childhood, Hurt was the Vice President of the Drama Club at Middlesex School in Massachusetts. Hurt's son, Will, said in a statement that Hurt died Sunday of natural causes. He played the part of Kevin's (played by Macaulay Caulkin) father who unwittingly leaves his son at home when making a Christmas trip to France. I didnt want some big target on my chest saying: Hes an Oscar-winner, hes the one to be. I wanted to be an actor, so I was very confused about it. After his screen debut in 1980's Paddy Chayefsky-scripted "Altered States" as a psychopathologist studying schizophrenia and experimenting with sensory deprivation, Hurt quickly emerged as a mainstay of the '80s. "Im not there to make anyone else think or feel anything specific. [26], Hurt and Jennings never held a marriage ceremony and later separated. [13], Heard died from cardiac arrest due to atherosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease on July 21, 2017, at the age of 71. Hurt had several roles in television and theater. "It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday. From 1995 to 1996, he played the role of Roy Foltrigg in the television series The Client. March 13, 2022 1:40pm. In the iconic film, William starred opposite Raul Julia and Sonia Braga in the drama, set in dictatorship-era Brazil. Hurt appeared in the thriller Gorky Park (1983) opposite Lee Marvin. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. [14][15] His cause of death was confirmed by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's office. While he was married, he began a relationship with Sandra Jennings, whose pregnancy with their son precipitated Hurt's divorce from Mary Beth Hurt. He starred in Amazons Goliath, which ended last year, and appeared in the January 2022 movie The Kings Daughter. Working with him on Broadcast News was amazing. "It . The family requests privacy at this time.. William Hurt passed away from natural causes. The Body Heat star was a three-time Academy Award nominee for best actor, and the nods came in three consecutive years. [25], In 1981, while he was still married, Hurt and Jennings began a relationship in Saratoga Springs, New York. Hurt attended Tufts University and studied theology,[8][9] but turned instead to acting and joined the Juilliard School (Drama Division Group 5: 19721976).[10]. William shares Alexander with former partner Sandra Jennings, Will and Samuel with ex-wife Heidi Henderson, and Jeanne with director and screenwriter Sandrine Bonnaire. William Hurt, whose laconic charisma and self-assured subtlety as an actor made him one of the 1980s' foremost leading men in movies such as "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. A New York court ruled in Hurt's favor, but the actor continued to have a strained relationship with fame. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. Jennings became pregnant in the spring of 1982, which led to Hurt's divorce from Mary Beth, after which Hurt and Jennings relocated to South Carolina, a state that recognized non-ceremonial common-law marriages. Hurt's film debut was in Ken Russell's science-fiction feature Altered States, released in 1980, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination for New Star of the Year. Heard featured in a television production of The Scarlet Letter (1979) as Arthur Dimmesdale. Hurt also starred as Thaddeus Ross in various Marvel films. "Acting is a very intimate and private thing," Hurt told The New York Times in 1983. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game, Celebrity Deaths in 2022: Stars Weve Lost, Oscar 2022 Nominations: See the Complete List, Marvel Moms and Dads! After "The Big Chill," he returned to the stage to star on Broadway in David Rabes "Hurlyburly," for which he was nominated for a Tony. William Hurt Hurt signin autographs at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival Born William McChord Hurt 20 Mairch 1950(1950-03-20) Washington, D.C., Unitit States Dee'd 13 Mairch 2022 (aged 71) Eddication Tufts Varsity Juilliard Schuil Thrift Actor, voice Actor Years active 1977-present Hauf-marrae(s) Mary Beth Hurt(1971-1982) Heidi Henderson (1989-1992) William Hurt, was arguably, the most popular and important actor of the decade of the 80's having appeared in several important and successful films, including Body Heat, The Big Chill, Broadcast News, Children of a Lesser God, The Accidental Tourist, and his Oscar winning turn in Kiss of the Spider Woman. [1][4] He had two brothers. He appeared in 2018s Avengers: Infinity War and 2019s Avengers: Endgame before his final appearance in last years Black Widow. For Hurt and Matlin, their romance was off-screen, as well but it wasn't Hurt's first experience with his private life finding notoriety. There was always something unnerving about William Hurt onscreen. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. I dont owe anybody anything including the director. Born on March 20, 1950, William Hurt was an actor. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much You cant., The late film critic Roger Ebert wrote about Hurt in 1988 after the release of The Accidental Tourist, calling the actor at the time one of the two or three best actors in American movies., To almost all of his roles, he brings along a sense of the ordinary, the sense that this is simply a person who happens to find himself in this place at this time, Ebert said. He won the coveted trophy in 1985 for his role as a gay convict sharing the same cell as a political prisoner in South America in Kiss of the Spider Woman.. [31] In response to the accusations aired on CNN on April 13, 2009, Hurt's agent declined to respond, but Hurt issued a statement the following day that his "own recollection is that we both apologized and both did a great deal to heal our lives. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after brain aneurysm, Coley Laffoon honors late ex-wife Anne Heche in birthday post to son, Forensic expert doubts homicide claims from Aaron Carters mother, Jazz legend dead: Grammy-winning visionary composer was 89. His later character roles include A.I. With his passing, William leaves behind four children: Will Hurt, 31, Samuel Hurt, 32, Alexander Devon Hurt, 39, and Jeanne Bonnaire-Hurt, 28. William was nominated for best supporting actor for his role in the tense crime thriller, starring alongside Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris, and Maria Bello. Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the week, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves take bumpy second flight after 'CHAOS' on Lufthansa plane: 'Wish me luck', Kelsey Grammer wont apologize for the 'difference' that Jesus has made in his life, Person roaming in 'Scream' Ghostface costume prompts multiple police calls, Kelsea Ballerini kisses Chase Stokes after criticizing ex amid nasty divorce, Why Kevin Bacon refuses to share the secret to his 35-year marriage to Kyra Sedgwick. He appeared off-Broadway in 1974 in Mark Medoff's play The Wager and in 1975 as Guildenstern in Hamlet at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park, where he also understudied Sam Waterston as Hamlet. It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday. Deadline first reported Hurts death. Please enter valid email address to continue. In 2011, he portrayed Henry Paulson in the HBO movie Too Big to Fail and received another Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, A second appearance in the third season episode "The Night of the Undead" had him portray the vengeful and mad Dr. Hurt played a speech teacher. The only other actors to have three consecutive Best Actor nods are Paul Muni, Spencer Tracy, Gregory Peck, Marlon Brando, Richard Burton, Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson and Russell Crowe, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The star continued his work on stage, also earning his first Tony Award nomination in 1985. He also resented the spotlight that he was thrust into away from the camera, telling the New York Times in 1989 that he felt his privacy was not being respected. Several of Hurts colleagues took to Twitter to share tributes to the actor. Though many of Williams most iconic dramatic roles happened decades ago, younger fans will recognize the actor from his role as General Thaddeus Thunderbolt Ross in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Every take was new and revealing., Wow, another Major loss to the acting community, Mark Ruffalo, who plays Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the MCU, shared in a tweet. In After Hours (also 1985), Heard was bartender Tom Schorr. [33], In May 2018, it was announced that Hurt had terminal prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones. "The art of acting requires as much solitude as the art of writing. His body was found by staff in a hotel in Palo Alto, California, where he was reportedly recovering after minor back surgery at Stanford University Hospital. Great actor. He played Daugherty in the film Radio Flyer (1992) and FBI agent Gavin Vereek in The Pelican Brief (1993). He also appeared as the villain in the second episode of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, titled "The City Beneath the Sea". He was 71. "So sad to hear this news," wrote Brooks. As reported by Variety, Hurt passed away at the age of 71 on March 13 of natural causes, confirmed by his friend, Gerry Byrne. In 2008, he portrayed Thaddeus Ross in The Incredible Hulk, a role he reprised in other Marvel Cinematic Universe films until his final appearance in Black Widow (2021). Among Hurt's greatest performances was James L. Brooks' 1987 comedy "Broadcast News," as a slick but lightweight anchorman who symbolized the emerging fusion of entertainment and journalism. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. He starred with Samuel L. Jackson in 1997's One Eight Seven and was featured in the 2000 miniseries Perfect Murder, Perfect Town. William Hurt died on Sunday, March 13. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt has died. He was the male lead in the 1979 film Head Over Heels (which was renamed and re-released as Chilly Scenes of Winter in 1982). Hurt began his career in stage productions. Albert Brooks, Hurts "Broadcast News" co-star, was among the many who responded to Hurts passing Sunday. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says. He was trained at Tufts University and The Juilliard School and has been nominated for four Academy Awards, including the most recent nomination for his supporting role in David Cronenberg's A History of Violence (2005). At the time of his death, Hatfield was writing his autobiography. Deadline reported an announcement by Hurt's son Will: " It is with great . I have agreed to something the whole piece says. I wish Marlee and her family nothing but good. Hurt was born on March 20, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to Claire Isabel (ne McGill; 19231971),[3] who worked for Time Inc., and Alfred McChord Hurt (19101996), who worked for the United States Agency for International Development and the State Department. [6], Having been introduced to Ireland by actress and former co-star Angela Lansbury, Hatfield lived at Ballinterry House, Rathcormac, County Cork from the early 1970s. William Rukard Hurd Hatfield was an American leading man best known for his portrayal of the title character in the Oscar-winning movie The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945). In Lawrence Kasdan's 1981 steamy neo noir "Body Heat," Hurt starred alongside Kathleen Turner as a lawyer coaxed into murder. After leaving Juilliard, Hurt took to the stage professionally in the 1970s. He broke the mold in his Oscar-winning role in Kiss of the Spider Woman, broke smiles in Broadcast News, and broke our hearts in The Accidental Tourist. After this run of particularly prominent roles in the 1980s, Hurt began to appear more frequently in supporting roles. That fall, the production moved to the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. It worked. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. He played the patriarch of an immortal family in 2002s Tuck Everlasting and he portrayed scientist Daniel Purcell in FXs hit series Damages. They were doing their job, and you're expected to do your job, and you're sort of this ongoing co-existence. The actor's son, Will, announced the news, posting on social media: "It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of. Sir John Vincent Hurt CBE (22 January 1940 - 25 January 2017) was an English actor whose career spanned over five decades. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Legal Statement. A high-profile court case ensued six years later in which Jennings claimed she had been Hurt's common-law wife under South Carolina law and thus entitled to a share of his earnings. Rachel Clare Hurd-Wood is an English actress and model, best known for her roles as Wendy Darling in Peter Pan (2003), . [8] He performed several times in the Soviet Union and developed a deep interest in Russian culture and religion. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. William also received a Tony nomination for his work on Broadway in the 1985 dark comedy Hurlyburly, which references Shakespeares Macbeth. In 1981, he had the starring role of Alex Cutter in the film Cutter's Way. Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, White supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes kicked out of CPAC, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Biden team readies new advisory panel ahead of expected reelection bid, At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, House Democrats unhappy with White House handling of D.C.'s new criminal code. In 1957, he appeared in Beyond This Place, directed by Sidney Lumet. Theres this odd thing that my acting is assumed to be this clamor for attention to my person, as if I needed so much love or so much attention that I would give up my right to be a private person. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. He was buried in South Side Cemetery in Ipswich, Massachusetts.[16][17][18][19]. He went on to date Sandra Jennings, Marlee Matlin, Heidi Henderson, and Sandrine Bonnaire. John Heard Jr.[1] (March 7, 1946 July 21, 2017) was an American actor. He studied at the Juilliard School and began acting on stage in the 1970s. The decadence, the hints of bisexuality and so on, made me a leper! Related: During this time he also starred in The Big Chill (1983), The Accidental Tourist (1988), Alice (1990), and One True Thing (1998). Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. A high-profile court case ensued six years later in which Jennings claimed she had been Hurt's common-law wife under South Carolina law and thus was entitled to a share of his earnings. [8], In 1987, he had a son, John Matthew Heard, with actress and former girlfriend Melissa Leo. All Rights Reserved. A great loss to the world. [2] Early life [ edit] On stage, Hurt appeared in off-Broadway productions including Henry V, Fifth of July, Richard II and A Midsummer Night's Dream; and made his Broadway debut in David Rabe's dark comedy Hurlyburly, for which he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. His acting is consistently excellent. Nobody knew I had a sense of humour, and people wouldn't even have lunch with me. We worked together on this film that shot in Amsterdam. No sour grapes. In a twist on his Dorian role, his character starts as an old man who, upon entering a house inhabited by the ghost of his mother, is turned back into a youthful Confederate soldier. [1], Hatfield was a Democrat, supporting Adlai Stevenson's campaign during the 1952 presidential election. Hatfield was born in New York City[3] to William Henry Hatfield (died 1954), an attorney who served as deputy attorney general for New York, and his wife, Adele (ne McGuire). [20], In 2018, Hurt was cast as the lead in The Coldest Game (2019), but after he was injured in an off-set accident, he was replaced by Bill Pullman. (Rich Fury/Invision/AP . He made his film debut in the 1980 sci-fi, Altered States. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. This story has been shared 138,942 times. ", Albert Brooks, his "Broadcast News" co-star, was among those responding to Hurt's passing. "It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of William Hurt, beloved father and Oscar winning actor, on March 13, 2022, one week before his 72nd birthday. William further pursued further training at the infamous Julliard School in Manhattan, graduating from the Drama Division in 1976. Known for his performances on stage and screen, he received various awards including an Academy Award, BAFTA Award and Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor. His parents divorced when he was young. Some of his notable roles include performances in Dark City (1998), Lost in Space (1998), Sunshine (1999), A.I. William Hurt, a cast member in the Amazon series "Goliath," poses for a portrait during the 2016 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in Beverly Hills, Calif. William Rukard Hurd Hatfield (December 7, 1917 - December 26, 1998) was an American actor. Known for his performances on stage and screen, he received various awards including an Academy Award, BAFTA Award and Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor . He was a master of his acting craft. Only Jack Nicholson is his equal at seeming utterly ordinary.. (2009), Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, United States Agency for International Development, Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman, Selected Shorts: The William Hurt Collection, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, Best Actor Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Best Actor Miniseries or Television Film, Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie, "FindACase - SANDRA JENNINGS v. 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All rights reserved. Among Williams esteemed classmates? Decades later William would receive a fourth nomination for his role in David Cronenbergs acclaimed film noir A History Of Violence. Hurt's son, Will, said in a statement that Hurt died Sunday of natural causes. "Certainly the Oscar was isolating. R.I.P. He is best remembered for his role as the title character in the Oscar winning movie The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945), which was his second movie. [21] In one of his final roles, Hurt played opposite F. Murray Abraham in a standalone episode of Mythic Quest in 2021. Hes starred Off-Broadway in classic Shakespeare productions like Henry V, Richard II, andA Midsummer Nights Dream. I think I could have done more with my career than I did, and I sort of got sidetracked. Hurt seemed to . You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Hurt, whose father worked for the State Department, was born in Washington D.C. and traveled widely as a child while attending boarding school in Massachusetts. In 1990, Heard starred as Peter McCallister in the comedy Home Alone. I was a little bit of an arrogant jerk. In 2009, Hurt was nominated for an Emmy Award for playing scientist Daniel Purcell on the second season of FXs Damages, and received another nomination two years later for portraying former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson in Curtis Hansons HBO telefilm Too Big to Fail., He also was famous for his roles in movies such as Body Heat and Gorky Park., More recently, Hurt appeared as Marvel Comics character General Thaddeus Ross in The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame and Black Widow., Born in Washington, DC, Hurt attended Tufts University and eventually the Juilliard School.
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