A keen collector of antiques and art, he referred to Ballinterry House as a painting which he never would finish. He studied at the Juilliard School and began acting on stage in the 1970s. ", In her 2009 memoir, Matlin detailed physical and emotional abuse during their relationship. [25], In 1981, while he was still married, Hurt and Jennings began a relationship in Saratoga Springs, New York. 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. "He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, known for his leading dramatic roles on both the stage and screen, has died at the age of 71. This story has been shared 138,942 times. [7], Hurt attended the Middlesex School, where he was vice-president of the Dramatics Club and had the lead role in several school plays. Hurt was nominated for three consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor in the 1980s, winning for his work on Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985). Hurt is father to four children with various women: Jeanne, Samuel, Alexander, and William Jr. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The back surgery did not play a role in his death. Hes starred Off-Broadway in classic Shakespeare productions like Henry V, Richard II, andA Midsummer Nights Dream. SINGER TRACI BRAXTON DEAD AT 50 AFTER BATTLING CANCER, FILE - Actor William Hurt, star of the new AMC series "Humans" poses for a portrait on Monday, June 22, 2015 in New York. [citation needed], In 1952, Hatfield appeared as Joseph in Westinghouse Studio One's The Nativity. 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,". But that's OK, that's all right, that's the way it is. Wow, another Major loss to the acting community. "Success is isolating," he told The Telegraph in 2004. The New York court held that the relationship between Hurt and Jennings did not qualify as a common-law marriage under South Carolina law and found in Hurt's favor that no marriage existed. 23 View All. Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Dragonfly 5.1 Carpenter 1976 Credits Edit IMDbPro Actor Previous 1 Dragonfly Carpenter 1976 Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content Learn more about contributing Edit page More to explore He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes.". Legal Statement. 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. This story has been shared 120,590 times. That fall, the production moved to the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center. Articulus. Born on March 20, 1950, William Hurt was an actor. [33], In May 2018, it was announced that Hurt had terminal prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones. Hurd Hatfield (1917-1998) - Find a Grave Memorial [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. [26], Hurt was a private pilot and owner of a Beechcraft Bonanza. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. In the iconic film, William starred opposite Raul Julia and Sonia Braga in the drama, set in dictatorship-era Brazil. KNOWN FOR his work on movies such as Kiss of the Spider Woman and Children of a Lesser God, William Hurt was an Oscar-winning actor. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. There's 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. His later character roles include A.I. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. He starred in Amazons Goliath, which ended last year, and appeared in the January 2022 movie The Kings Daughter. He appeared in a number of successful films, including Heart Beat (1980), Cutter's Way (1981), Cat People (1982), Beaches (1988), and Deceived (1991). And they weren't. ", In those years, Hurt also struggled with drug and alcohol abuse, and attended rehabilitation clinics. Hurt earned his fourth Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in David Cronenberg's crime thriller A History of Violence (2005). More about Shakespeare New York Nyc. 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. [37][38], Matlin, Marlee. (Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers, 1984) alongside future Home Alone co-star Daniel Stern and in The Trip to Bountiful (1985). [9] Heard was arrested in 1991 and charged with third-degree assault for allegedly slapping Leo. 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. He said Hurt died peacefully, among family. Discovery Company. His later movies included King David (1985) and Her Alibi (1989). That almost bland exterior in the opening scenes is what sets up the later emotional explosions, especially in movies like Altered States and Body Heat., When Hurt goes over the top, he appears to have started from a quieter place, and so he seems to have traveled a greater distance than a Mickey Rourke or a Robert De Niro. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. Saddened to hear of the passing of actor William Hurt, tweeted Star Trek star George Takei. Actor William Hurt attends the "Winter's Tale" world premiere at Ziegfeld Theater on February 11, 2014 in New York City. 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. Brooks?" He was buried in South Side Cemetery in Ipswich, Massachusetts.[16][17][18][19]. He co-starred with Bette Midler in Beaches (also 1988). He went on to date Sandra Jennings, Marlee Matlin, Heidi Henderson, and Sandrine Bonnaire. ", After his torrid 80s run, Hurt fell increasingly out of favor with filmmakers in the '90s, and some reasoned that it was because of his reputation. 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. Great mind. Jennings sued him in New York, seeking recognition of their relationship as a common-law marriage under South Carolina law. The 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' star was 71 years old. William Hurt, Oscar-winning actor, dead aged 71 - ABC News I didnt want to be isolated. The family requests privacy at this time., In the 1980s, the handsome, lanky blond star was nominated three years in a row for an Academy Award for best actor. 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. "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. [3], In the 1970s, Heard appeared on the stage and in television and film. He is best known for having played characters of handsome, narcissistic young men, most notably Dorian Gray in the film The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945). Hurt at the time issued an apology saying: "My own recollection is that we both apologized and both did a great deal to heal our lives. [14][15] His cause of death was confirmed by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's office. He won an Obie Award for his debut appearance there in Corinne Jacker's My Life, and won a 1978 Theatre World Award for his performances in Fifth of July, Ulysses in Traction, and Lulu. [5], He appeared frequently on television and received an Emmy Award nomination for the Hallmark Hall of Fame videotaped play The Invincible Mr. Disraeli (1963). The family requests privacy at this time.. This story has been shared 106,535 times. 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. Deadline first reported Hurts death. Rest among the stars now, good sir., Director M. Night Shaymalan, who worked with Hurt on his film The Village, said Hurt was a master of his acting craft. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt whose classic good looks and erudite persona made him one of the most recognizable male leads in the 1980s died Sunday, his family said. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much After attending Tufts University and transferring to Juilliard to study acting, Hurt scored roles on stage and screen. On Sunday, March 13, 2022, William Hurt passed away aged 71. [8], In 1987, he had a son, John Matthew Heard, with actress and former girlfriend Melissa Leo. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. This was a rare commercial network staging of a 14th-century mystery play, adapted from the York and Chester plays. For his role in the series, he earned a 2009 Primetime Emmy Award nomination in the "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" category. Great actor. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. RIP.. William Hurt, actor known for 'Body Heat' and 'Kiss of the - CNN William Hurt Dies: Oscar-Winning Actor Was 71 - Hollywood Life "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. He appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents in "None Are So Blind", which first aired October 28, 1956. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes, the actors son, 31, shared on Sunday, according to Deadline. His portrayal as a gay prisoner in South America in the 1985 movie Kiss of the Spider Woman earned him as Oscar as well as a BAFTA Film Award for best actor. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. In Lawrence Kasdans 1981 steamy neo noir "Body Heat," Hurt starred alongside Kathleen Turner as a lawyer coaxed into murder. A Warner Bros. "Acting is a very intimate and private thing," Hurt told The New York Times in 1983. [2] He was cremated, and his ashes scattered. 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. (Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File). Hurt had been set to appear in the series Pantheon and films The Fence, Men of Granite, and Edward Enderby before his death in March 2022, though he ultimately only appeared in Pantheon. They had two children together. William Hurt. 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. 10:07 PM EDT, Sun March 13, 2022. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), William Hurt in Captain America: Civil War.. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File). Best Actor/Actress to Play that Character - IMDb I mean, I don't have any regrets. ", CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER, FILE - Actor William Hurt plays with his dog, Lucy, in Riverside Park in New York on Oct. 10, 2013. William Hurd - IMDb When I came to Hollywood, I was pretty much a stage actor, and I expected everybody to be quiet. We've received your submission. [2] Early life [ edit] He was a master of his acting craft. William Hurt made him do it", "William Hurt returns to Portland for 'Vanya', "Ahab Has a Wife and a Heart. I think I could have done more with my career than I did, and I sort of got sidetracked. 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,". 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. Some of his notable roles include performances in Dark City (1998), Lost in Space (1998), Sunshine (1999), A.I. Legal Statement. Only Jack Nicholson is his equal at seeming utterly ordinary.. Gerry Byrne . [11], By his marriage to Sharon Heard, he had two children, Annika Rose and Maxwell John. 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His spokesperson denied that Hurt ever beat Jennings. A New York court ruled in Hurt's favor, but the actor continued to have a strained relationship with fame. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. [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. He played real-life Ku Klux Klan leader D. C. Stephenson in the TV miniseries Cross of Fire (1989) and played the part of David Manning in the ABC miniseries adaptation of Shirley MacLaine's Out on a Limb, a memoir of her journey toward acceptance of spiritual and extraterrestrial realities. 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. Please enter valid email address to continue. After his breakthrough in 1980s Paddy Chayefsky-scripted "Altered States" as a psychopathologist studying schizophrenia and experimenting with sensory deprivation, Hurt quickly emerged as a mainstay of the '80s. Hurt also starred as Thaddeus Ross in various Marvel films. His subsequent movies included supporting roles in The Left Handed Gun (1958), King of Kings (as Pontius Pilate) (1961), El Cid (1961), Harlow (1965) (as Paul Bern), and The Boston Strangler (1968). Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, who appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross, dies at the age of 71. William Hurt - Wikipedia Market data provided by Factset. 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 starred with Samuel L. Jackson in 1997's One Eight Seven and was featured in the 2000 miniseries Perfect Murder, Perfect Town. A native of New York, Hatfield came to England to study acting at the Chekhov Theatre Studio in Devonshire. He had recurring roles on CSI: Miami (as Kenwall Duquesne, father of Calleigh Duquesne) and Prison Break (as Frank Tancredi, governor of Illinois and father of Sara Tancredi). Hurd Hatfield - Wikipedia "Acting is a very intimate and private thing," Hurt told The New York Times in 1983. He will be greatly missed.. He received the Best Male Performance Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Actor for his turn as a prisoner in Hector Babenco's drama Kiss of the Spider Woman in 1985. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt dies aged 71 - the Guardian I dont owe anybody anything including the director. Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Its work. Great actor. During his childhood, Hurt was the Vice President of the Drama Club at Middlesex School in Massachusetts. Throughout his lengthy career, Hurt appeared in a number of major television shows and movies, including: A History of Violence (2005), The Village (2004), and Robin Hood (2010). Photo: 20th Century Fox/Everett Collection. Actor William Hurt dies at 71 - CBS News George Santos Under Scrutiny CBS News App Ukraine Crisis COVID Pandemic CBS News Live Managing Your Money Essentials Shopping Newsletters News Shows. Hurt received Best Supporting Actor accolades for the role from the Los Angeles Film Critics circle and the New York Film Critics Circle.Hurt spent the early years of his career on the stage between drama school, summer stock, regional repertory and off-Broadway, appearing in more than fifty productions including "Henry V", "5th of July", "Hamlet", "Uncle Vanya", "Richard II", "Hurlyburly" (for which he was nominated for a Tony Award), "My Life" (winning an Obie Award for Best Actor), "A Midsummer's Night's Dream" and "Good". ", First published on March 13, 2022 / 7:14 PM. 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. William Hurt passed away from natural causes. [6] His parents divorced and, in 1960, his mother married Henry Luce III (19252005), a son of publisher Henry Luce. He appeared in the cast of Vanya, an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, at the Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland, Oregon. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Related: Artificial Intelligence (2001), Tuck Everlasting (2002),[13] The Village (2004), A History of Violence (2005), and Syriana (2005). Hurt won the best actor Oscar in 1986 for playing . I'll Scream Later. Hatfield's other television credits include three guest appearances on Murder, She Wrote opposite his Picture of Dorian Gray costar Angela Lansbury, who had become a lifelong friend, and who had a home in County Cork. ", SESAME STREET STAR EMILIO DELGADO DEAD AT 81, FILE - William Hurt and Heidi Henderson arrive at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Los Angeles. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 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. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. [citation needed], In 1966, he appeared on the television series The Wild Wild West in an episode titled "The Night of the Man-Eating House". He became a leading actor with Body Heat (1981), in which he . FILE - Actor William Hurt plays with his dog, Lucy, in Riverside Park in New York on Oct. 10, 2013. [26], Hurt and Jennings never held a marriage ceremony and later separated. William Hurt, the Oscar-winning star of Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Big Chill, and Broadcast News, has died, his son Will told The Hollywood Reporter.
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