William Hurt (1950–2022)


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William McChord Hurt was born in Washington, D.C., to Claire Isabel (McGill) and Alfred McChord Hurt, who worked at the State Department. 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... See full bio »

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(age 71) in Portland, Oregon, USA

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Known For

A History of Violence Richie Cusack
(2005)
Suora lähetys Tom Grunick
(1987)
Lost in Space John Robinson
(1998)
Muutostiloja Eddie Jessup
(1980)

Filmography

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 2022 Pantheon (TV Series)
Stephen Holstrom
- The Gods Will Not Be Chained (2022) ... Stephen Holstrom (voice)
- Reign of Winter (2022) ... Stephen Holstrom (voice)
- Cycles (2022) ... Stephen Holstrom (voice)
- Episode #1.8 ... Stephen Holstrom (voice)
- Episode #1.7 ... Stephen Holstrom (voice)
 2022 The King's Daughter
Pere La Chaise
 2016-2021 Goliath (TV Series)
Donald Cooperman
- Spilt Milk (2021) ... Donald Cooperman
- It's Time (2021) ... Donald Cooperman
- Joy Division (2019) ... Donald Cooperman
- Fer-De-Lance (2019) ... Donald Cooperman
- Argus 2: Battledome (2019) ... Donald Cooperman
 2021 Black Widow
Secretary Ross
 2021 Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet (TV Series)
Peter Cromwell
- Peter (2021) ... Peter Cromwell
 2018-2020 Condor (TV Series)
Bob Partridge
- Exile Is a Dream (2020) ... Bob Partridge
- Mistrust Blossoms (2018) ... Bob Partridge
- Death is the Harvest (2018) ... Bob Partridge
- A Question of Compromise (2018) ... Bob Partridge
- Within a Dark Wood (2018) ... Bob Partridge
 2019 The Last Full Measure
Tom Tulley
 2019 Avengers: Endgame
Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross
 2018 Avengers: Infinity War
Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross
 2018 Ihmekausi
Ernie Found
 2016 Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands (TV Series)
Hrothgar
- Episode #1.13 (2016) ... Hrothgar
- Episode #1.12 (2016) ... Hrothgar
- Episode #1.8 (2016) ... Hrothgar
- Episode #1.3 (2016) ... Hrothgar
- The Gathering (2016) ... Hrothgar
 2016 Captain America: Civil War
Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross
 2016/I Race
Jeremiah Mahoney
 2015 Humans (TV Series)
Dr. George Millican
- Episode #1.7 (2015) ... Dr. George Millican
- Episode #1.6 (2015) ... Dr. George Millican
- Episode #1.5 (2015) ... Dr. George Millican
- Episode #1.4 (2015) ... Dr. George Millican
- Episode #1.3 (2015) ... Dr. George Millican
 2014 Talvinen tarina
Isaac Penn
 2014 Days and Nights
Herb
 2013 Bonnie & Clyde (TV Mini Series)
Frank Hamer
- Part 2 (2013) ... Frank Hamer
- Part 1 (2013) ... Frank Hamer
 2013 Vieras
Jeb
 2013 The Challenger Disaster (TV Movie)
Richard Feynman
 2012 J'enrage de son absence
Jacques
 2011 Hellgate
Warren Mills
 2011 Talousmahti murtuu (TV Movie)
Henry Paulson
 2011 Moby Dick (TV Mini Series)
Captain Ahab
- Part 2 (2011) ... Captain Ahab
- Part 1 (2011) ... Captain Ahab
 2011 Late Bloomers
Adam
 2010 Robin Hood
William Marshal
 2010 The River Why
H2O
 2009 Damages (TV Series)
Daniel Purcell
- Trust Me (2009) ... Daniel Purcell
- Look What He Dug Up This Time (2009) ... Daniel Purcell
- London. Of Course (2009) ... Daniel Purcell
- Uh Oh, Out Come the Skeletons (2009) ... Daniel Purcell
- You Got Your Prom Date Pregnant (2009) ... Daniel Purcell (credit only)
 2009 Kreivitär
Gyorgy Thurzo
 2009/I Endgame
Professor Willie Esterhuyse
 2008 The Incredible Hulk (Video Game)
General 'Thunderbolt' Ross (voice)
 2008 The Incredible Hulk
General 'Thunderbolt' Ross
 2008 Vantage Point - askeleen edellä
President Ashton
 2007/II Noise
Mayor Schneer
 2007 Erämaan armoille
Walt McCandless
 2007 Mr. Brooks
Marshall
 2006 The Legend of Sasquatch
John Davis (voice)
 2006 The Good Shepherd
Philip Allen
 2006 Beautiful Ohio
Mr. Messerman
 2006 Painajaisia & unikuvia (TV Mini Series)
Jason Renshaw
- Battleground (2006) ... Jason Renshaw
 2005 Syriana
Stan
 2005 Neverwas - Satumaa
Dr. Peter Reed
 2005 Hunt for Justice (TV Movie)
General Mortimer
 2005 A History of Violence
Richie Cusack
 2005 The King
David
 2004 Frankenstein (TV Mini Series)
Professor Waldman
- Frankenstein Part II (2004) ... Professor Waldman
- Frankenstein Part I (2004) ... Professor Waldman
 2004 Kylä
Edward Walker
 2004 The Blue Butterfly
Alan Osborn
 2002 Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story (TV Movie)
Robert P. Hanssen
 2002 Tuck Everlasting
Angus Tuck
 2002 Kellarin kunkku (TV Series)
Dr. Taber
- Shrink Wrap (2002) ... Dr. Taber
 2002 Paha päivä
Doyle's Sponsor
 2001 Rivière-des-Jérémie (TV Series)
G. Adam Davidson aka Gad
 2001 A.I. - Tekoäly
Prof. Hobby
 2001 Varianin sota (TV Movie)
Varian Fry
 2001 Flamingo Rising (TV Movie)
Turner Knight
 2000 Dyyni (TV Mini Series)
Duke Leto Atreides
- Episode #1.3 (2000) ... Duke Leto Atreides
- Episode #1.2 (2000) ... Duke Leto Atreides
- Episode #1.1 (2000) ... Duke Leto Atreides
 2000 The Miracle Maker
Jairus (voice)
 2000 The Simian Line
Edward
 1999 Do Not Disturb
Walter
 1999 Neljäs kerros
Greg Harrison
 1999 Vallankahvassa
Blake
 1998 One True Thing
George Gulden
 1998 Lost in Space
John Robinson
 1998 Rakkauden ehdoilla
Arthur Barret
 1998 Dark City
Inspector Frank Bumstead
 1997 Rakastetut
K.D. Dietrickson
 1996 Michael
Frank Quinlan
 1996 Un divan à New York
Henry Harriston
 1996 Jane Eyre - salattu rakkaus
Rochester
 1995 Ispoved neznakomtsu
The stranger
 1995 Smoke
Paul Benjamin
 1994 Koeaika
Graham Holt
 1994 Valamiehen painajainen
Tommy Vesey
 1992 La peste
Doctor Bernard Rieux
 1991 Maailman ääriin
Sam Farber, alias Trevor McPhee
 1991 Katkera rohto
Jack
 1991 American Masters (TV Series documentary)
Narrator
- A. Einstein: How I See the World (1991) ... Narrator
 1990 Alice
Doug
 1990 Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School (Short)
Steve Mills (voice)
 1988 Yksinäinen matkailija
Macon Leary
 1988 A Time of Destiny
Martin Larraneta
 1987 Suora lähetys
Tom Grunick
 1986 Sanaton rakkaus
James
 1985 Hämähäkkinaisen suudelma
Luis Molina
 1983 Gorky Park
Arkady Renko
 1983 Sisärengas
Nick
 1982/I A Midsummer Night's Dream (TV Movie)
Oberon
 1981 All the Way Home (TV Movie)
Jay Follet
 1981 Huuma
Ned Racine
 1981 Silminnäkijä
Daryll Deever
 1980 Muutostiloja
Eddie Jessup
 1978 Great Performances (TV Series)
Walter
- Verna: USO Girl (1978) ... Walter
 1977 The Best of Families (TV Mini Series)
James Lathrop
 1977 Kojak (TV Series)
Jake
- Kojak's Days: Part 2 (1977) ... Jake
- Kojak's Days: Part 1 (1977) ... Jake
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Play: "Hurlyburly", by David Rabe. Dir. Mike Nichols. Goodman Theatre Stage Two, Chicago, IL. See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Interviews | 13 Articles | 4 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »


Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)

Spouse:

Heidi Henderson  (divorced)  (2 children) | See more »

Children:

Bonnaire-Hurt, Jeanne | See more »

Parents:

Hurt (McGill), Claire Isabel | McChord Hurt, Alfred
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on winning the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1986] There's always a part of you that wants to be, you know, the so-called best. But when you're a human being you know that doesn't exist any more. [...] And I went up onstage and Sally Field whom I knew very well, because we'd done a play together which was broadcast live, she brings it over, and I said to her, "Sally" - this is the words I said... See more »

Trivia:

He lived with Sandra Jennings from 1981 to 1984. See more »

Trademark:

Slow mannered style of delivery See more »

Nickname:

Bill

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