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Bob Hoskins was born on October 26, 1942, in Bury St. Edmund's, Suffolk, where his mother was living after being evacuated as a result of the heavy bombings. Growing up, Hoskins received only limited education and he left school at 15, but with a passion for language and literature instilled by his former English teacher... See full bio »

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Robert William Hoskins
October 26, 1942 in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK
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Nominated for Oscar. Another 20 wins & 12 nominations See more »

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Colin Firth and Bob Hoskins at event of A Christmas Carol Still of Bob Hoskins in Made in Dagenham Still of Bob Hoskins and Lennie James in Outlaw Still of Fred Gwynne, Bob Hoskins and James Remar in The Cotton Club Still of Tim Curry, Frances McDormand, Bob Hoskins, Teri Polo, Nancy Travis, Blair Brown, William Petersen, Pamela Reed, Peter Riegert, Deborah Rush and Maureen Stapleton in Passed Away
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American Virgin -- A woman, fed up with her father's double standards, decides to lose her virginity. A Christmas Carol -- A clip from the movie A Christmas Carol. Made in Dagenham -- A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination.
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Hide HideActor (111 credits)
Aleksander Rouge 2011 Aleksander Rouge (announced)
Jean-Baptiste (rumored)
 
Neverland 2011 Neverland (TV movie) (pre-production)
Smee
 
Will 2011 Will (post-production)
Davey
 
Made in Dagenham 2010 Made in Dagenham
Albert
 
A Christmas Carol 2009 A Christmas Carol
Mr. Fezziwig / Old Joe
 
"The Street" 2009 The Street (TV series)
Paddy Gargan (2 episodes)
– Episode #3.6 (2009) … Paddy Gargan
– Episode #3.1 (2009) … Paddy Gargan
 
Pinocchio 2008 Pinocchio (TV movie)
Geppetto
 
Doomsday 2008 Doomsday
Bill Nelson
 
"The Englishman's Boy" 2008 The Englishman's Boy (TV mini-series)
Damon Ira Chance
 
Go Go Tales 2007 Go Go Tales
The Baron
 
Ruby Blue 2007 Ruby Blue
Jack
 
Outlaw 2007 Outlaw
Walter Lewis
 
Sparkle 2007 Sparkle
Vince
 
The Wind in the Willows 2006 The Wind in the Willows (TV movie)
Badger
 
Hollywoodland 2006 Hollywoodland
Eddie Mannix
 
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties 2006 Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
Winston (voice)
 
Paris, je t'aime 2006 Paris, je t'aime
Bob (segment "Pigalle")
 
Stay 2005/I Stay
Dr. Leon Patterson
 
Mrs Henderson Presents 2005 Mrs Henderson Presents
Vivian Van Damm
 
Son of the Mask 2005 Son of the Mask
Odin
 
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"Pennies from Heaven" 1978 Pennies from Heaven (TV mini-series)
(6 episodes)
– Says My Heart (1978) … ("Says My Heart" (uncredited), "Pick Yourself Up" (uncredited), "Haunting Me" (uncredited), "Pennies from Heaven" (uncredited), "Roll Along Covered Wagon" (uncredited), "I Like to Go Back in the Evening" (uncredited), "The Glory of Love" (uncredited))
– Painting the Clouds (1978) … ("My Woman" (uncredited), "Hands Across the Table" (uncredited))
– Better Think Twice (1978) … (performer: "Okay Toots" (uncredited)) ("We'll Make Hay While the Sun Shines" (uncredited), "Fancy Our Meeting" (uncredited), "Roll Along Prairie Moon" (uncredited))
– Easy Come, Easy Go (1978) … ("You and the Night and the Music" (uncredited), "Roll Along Prairie Moon" (uncredited), "Easy Come, Easy Go" (uncredited))
– The Sweetest Thing (1978) … (performer: "You Couldn't Be Cuter" (uncredited)) ("Without That Certain Thing" (uncredited), "Dreaming a Dream" (uncredited), "Yes, Yes (My Baby Said Yes, Yes)" (uncredited), "Just Let Me Look at You" (uncredited))
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Show ShowDirector (4 credits)
Tube Tales 1999 Tube Tales (TV movie)
(segment "My Father the Liar")
 
"Tales from the Crypt" 1996 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
(1 episode)
– Fatal Caper (1996)
 
Rainbow 1995 Rainbow
 
The Raggedy Rawney 1988 The Raggedy Rawney
 
Show ShowProducer (2 credits)
Mrs Henderson Presents 2005 Mrs Henderson Presents (executive producer)
 
The Secret Agent 1996 The Secret Agent (executive producer)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 credit)
The Raggedy Rawney 1988 The Raggedy Rawney
(screenplay)
 
Show ShowSelf (41 credits)
"Xposé" 2009 Xposé (TV series)
Himself (1 episode)
– Episode #4.42 (2009) … Himself
 
Anatomy of Catastrophe: The Making of 'Doomsday' 2008 Anatomy of Catastrophe: The Making of 'Doomsday' (video short)
Himself
 
"Breakfast" 2008 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself (1 episode)
– Episode dated 29 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
"British Film Forever" 2007 British Film Forever (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself (1 episode)
– Guns, Gangsters and Getaways: The Story of the British Crime Thriller (2007) … Himself
 
"Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" 2005-2007 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (TV series)
Himself (2 episodes)
– Episode #12.15 (2007) … Himself
– Episode #9.5 (2005) … Himself
 
"Film '72" 2005-2006 Film '72 (TV series)
Himself (2 episodes)
– Episode dated 20 November 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
MovieReal: Hollywoodland 2006 MovieReal: Hollywoodland (TV documentary)
Himself
 
"HBO First Look" 2006 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself (1 episode)
– Fame Can Be a Killer: The Making of 'Hollywoodland' (2006) … Himself
 
Bloody Business 2006 Bloody Business (video documentary)
Himself
 
Mrs Henderson Presents: Making Of 2006 Mrs Henderson Presents: Making Of (video documentary short)
Himself
 
The 100 Greatest Family Films 2005 The 100 Greatest Family Films (TV documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
"Richard & Judy" 2005 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself (1 episode)
– Episode dated 25 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
"Cast & Crew" 2005 Cast & Crew (TV series documentary)
Himself (1 episode)
– The Long Good Friday (2005) … Himself
 
Bobby's World: The Making of 'Beyond the Sea' 2005 Bobby's World: The Making of 'Beyond the Sea' (video short)
Himself
 
Tribute to John Mills 2005 Tribute to John Mills (TV documentary)
Himself - Contributor
 
Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit 2003 Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit (video documentary short)
Himself
 
"Hollywood Greats" 2003 Hollywood Greats (TV series documentary)
Himself (1 episode)
– Michael Caine (2003) … Himself
 
RIP 2002 2002 RIP 2002 (TV documentary)
Himself/interviewee
 
Premio Donostia a Bob Hoskins 2002 Premio Donostia a Bob Hoskins (TV movie)
Himself - Honoree
 
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic 1999 From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (TV documentary)
Himself
 
"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" 1998 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself (1 episode)
– Episode dated 27 April 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" 1998 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself (1 episode)
– Episode dated 15 April 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
Spice World 1997 Spice World
Himself
 
"De domingo a domingo" 1997 De domingo a domingo (TV series)
Himself - Guest (1 episode)
– Episode #1.1 (1997) … Himself - Guest
 
"Lo + plus" 1997 Lo + plus (TV series)
Himself (1 episode)
– Episode dated 4 February 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
"Anyone for Pennis?" 1996 Anyone for Pennis? (TV series)
Himself (1 episode)
– Very Important Pennis: Part 1 (1996) … Himself
 
"Des O'Connor Tonight" 1996 Des O'Connor Tonight (TV series)
Himself (1 episode)
– Episode dated 13 March 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
Ding Dong 1995 Ding Dong
Himself
 
"In the Wild" 1994 In the Wild (TV series documentary)
Himself (1 episode)
– Tigers with Bob Hoskins (1994) … Himself
 
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects 1994 Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
A Century of Cinema 1994 A Century of Cinema (documentary)
Himself
 
"Aspel & Company" 1991-1993 Aspel & Company (TV series)
Himself (2 episodes)
– Episode #10.11 (1993) … Himself
– Episode #8.10 (1991) … Himself
 
Comic Relief 1991 Comic Relief (TV movie)
Himself
 
Michael Caine: Breaking the Mold 1991 Michael Caine: Breaking the Mold (TV documentary)
 
"Wogan" 1989 Wogan (TV series)
Himself (1 episode)
– Episode dated 5 July 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
One More Audience with Dame Edna Everage 1988 One More Audience with Dame Edna Everage (TV movie)
Himself (uncredited)
 
Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon Town 1988 Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon Town (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
The 59th Annual Academy Awards 1987 The 59th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role
 
The Secret Policeman's Third Ball 1987 The Secret Policeman's Third Ball (documentary)
The Secret Policeman (voice)
 
The Trouble with Michael Caine 1987 The Trouble with Michael Caine (TV movie)
Himself
 
An Audience with Billy Connolly 1985 An Audience with Billy Connolly (TV movie)
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (7 credits)
The Great British Sunday 2008 The Great British Sunday (TV documentary)
Alf (uncredited)
 
"20 to 1" 2007 20 to 1 (TV series documentary)
 
Premio Donostia a Max Von Sydow 2006 Premio Donostia a Max Von Sydow (TV movie)
Himself
 
The Very Best of Cher: The Video Hits Collection 2004 The Very Best of Cher: The Video Hits Collection (video)
Lou Landsky
 
Cher: The Farewell Tour 2003 Cher: The Farewell Tour (TV documentary)
Lou Landsky
 
"Heroes of Black Comedy" 2002 Heroes of Black Comedy
Himself
 
Comic Relief: The Invasion of the Comic Tomatoes 1993 Comic Relief: The Invasion of the Comic Tomatoes (TV movie)
Himself on Wogan
 

Fun Facts

Personal Quote:

You reach a point where the cameo is the governor. You go in there for a couple of weeks, you're paid a lot of money, everybody treats you like the crown jewels, you're in and out, and if the film's a load of shit, nobody blames you, y'knowwhadimean. It's wonderful. See more »

Trivia:

Worked in a circus as a fire eater. See more »

Trademark:

Gravelly Voice See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio

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Other Works:

TV commercial for British Telecom (1996) "It's good to talk" See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie | 8 Interviews | 3 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Official Sites:

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Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)

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