[26] He returned to Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, playing the on-screen Big Brother for the Paper Zoo Theatre Company's stage adaptation of the novel in June 2009. Simon Baker plays a consultant who is able to solve crimes with his extraordinary powers of observation on the hit CBS drama "The Mentalist." Perryville: John Hunt Morgan Collection with Actor Steve Zahn: War Department - YouTube. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Sir John Vincent Hurt CBE (22 January 1940 – 25 January 2017) was an English actor whose career spanned over five decades. The marriage ended in 1964. [54][55][56][57], From 2006, Hurt had been a patron of Project Harar, a UK-based charity working in Ethiopia for children with facial disfigurements. [17] Aged 17, Hurt enrolled in Grimsby Art School (now the East Coast School of Art and Design), where he studied art. [16], Hurt's first film was The Wild and the Willing (1962), but his first major role was as Richard Rich in A Man for All Seasons (1966). [60][61] On 23 January 2013, he was given an Honorary Doctor of Arts by the University of Lincoln, at Lincoln Cathedral. "May flights of … John Hurt had an encounter with Maxine Entwistle (1980).. About. Hurt's performance in the prison … He gave up smoking and drinking during his fourth marriage. [25] In 2011, he narrated the BBC documentary, Planet Dinosaur, the first dinosaur-centred documentary completely shown through CGI. The John Hurt Centre opened in September 2016 and is an education and exhibition space located at Cinema City, Norwich. His later films include the Harry Potter film series (2001–11), the Hellboy films (2004 and 2008), supernatural thriller The Skeleton Key (2005), western The Proposition (2005), political thriller V for Vendetta (2005), sci-fi adventure Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) and the Cold War espionage film Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011). [33] At the time of his death he had completed filming That Good Night, in which he played a terminally ill writer. In a much later documentary about the series, I Claudius: A Television Epic (2002), Hurt revealed that he had originally declined the role when it was first offered to him, but that series director Herbert Wise had invited him to a special pre-production party, hoping Hurt would change his mind, and that he was so impressed by meeting the rest of the cast and crew that he reversed his decision and took the role. [20] Around the same time, he lent his voice to Ralph Bakshi's animated film adaptation of Lord of the Rings, playing the role of Aragorn. All My Children and Santa Barbara vet John Callahan died on Saturday morning after suffering a massive stroke at his home in Palm Desert, Calif. Album Life Is Beautiful Singers Richa Tirupati, Farhad Music Director John Hunt Actor Manoj Amarnani, Anokhi Dalvi, Nancy Brunetta. Hurt voiced Hazel, the heroic rabbit leader of his warren in the film adaptation of Watership Down (both 1978) and later played the major villain, General Woundwort, in the animated television series version. Hurt provided the voiceover for AIDS: Iceberg/Tombstone,[23] a 1986 public information film warning of the dangers of AIDS, and played the title role, the on-screen narrator, in Jim Henson's television series The StoryTeller (1988). [53] Proteus syndrome is the condition that Joseph Merrick, who Hurt played (renamed as John Merrick) in The Elephant Man, is thought to have suffered from, although Merrick's exact condition is still not known with certainty. He came to prominence for his role as Richard Rich in the film A Man for All Seasons (1966) and gained BAFTA Award nominations for his portrayals of Timothy Evans in 10 Rillington Place (1971) and Quentin Crisp in television film The Naked Civil Servant (1975) – winning his first BAFTA for the latter. [49], In 2012, he was among the British cultural icons selected by artist Sir Peter Blake to appear in a new version of his album cover for the Beatles' Sgt. He was 66. Birth Place: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. Hurt's was not a conventional incarnation of the Doctor; although Hurt portrayed the ninth in chronological order, he is officially known as the War Doctor. 808k Followers, 5,929 Following, 2,432 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from John Hunt / Actor / Comedian (@john_hunt2743) However, watching theatre was considered "fine" and encouraged particularly by his mother, who took him regularly to the repertory theatre in Cleethorpes. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, to celebrate the British cultural figures of his life that he most admired. It has been named by several publications as one of the most memorable moments in cinema history. John was born in 1954, presumably in Normal, Illinois, as this is where we see John Winchester when he was younger at the start of As Time Goes By. 9. [8] He was knighted in 2015 for his services to drama. 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From the Chestnut Tree Cafe, he's managed to get his wits together again, now understanding that 2 and 2 make 5, and becomes Big Brother. Birth Name: John Vincent Hurt. John has 1 job listed on their profile. [13], At the age of eight, Hurt was sent to the Anglican St Michael's Preparatory School in Otford, Kent,[14] where he eventually developed his passion for acting. He had a supporting role as "Bird" O'Donnell in Jim Sheridan's film The Field (1990), which garnered him another BAFTA nomination and was cast as the reclusive tycoon S.R. … In 1967, he began his longest relationship, with French model Marie-Lise Volpeliere-Pierrot. He returned for the adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, though his scenes in that film were cut. At this time, it was unknown to him that his father Henry Winchester belonged to a secret society called the Men of Letters, as had his grandfather and his great-grandfather before him. In 1962, Hurt's father left his parish in Cleethorpes to become headmaster of St Michael's College in the Central American country of British Honduras. 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Despite his success as an actor on the national stage, John Wilkes Booth will forever be known as the man who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln. Before the fateful night at Fords Theatre, he had conspired to kidnap Lincoln and hide him until all Confederate prisoners were released. The American Battlefield Trust travels to the Perryville Battlefield in Kentucky to check out some Civil War artifacts with actor Steve Zahn. [citation needed], In the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), he played Mr Ollivander, the wand-maker. [citation needed] Hurt was initially cast as former British prime minister Neville Chamberlain in Darkest Hour. Birth Place:Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. I’m Known As Being The King Of Voiceovers! [citation needed], More than thirty years after The Naked Civil Servant, Hurt reprised the role of Quentin Crisp in the 2009 film An Englishman in New York. "[17], Hurt's father moved to St Aidan's Church in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire. Soniye Hiriye. The actor John Hawkes discusses his role as Mark O'Brien, a journalist with polio, in "The Sessions." 10. His portrayal of Quentin Crisp in the TV play The Naked Civil Servant (1975) gave him prominence and earned him the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor. Find the perfect Dr. John Hunt stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. The couple moved to County Wicklow, where they settled close to their friends, director John Boorman and Claddagh Records founder and Guinness heir Garech Browne. 126 Followers, 15 Following, 1263 pins - See what John Hunt (johnhunt369) found on Pinterest, the home of the world's best ideas. His headmaster at Lincoln School laughed when Hurt told him he wanted to be an actor, telling him, "Well, you may be all right in school plays but you wouldn't stand a chance in the profession. [20], Hurt appeared in the 1978 film Midnight Express, for which he won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (the latter of which he lost to Christopher Walken for his performance in The Deer Hunter). I can perform standard American accent, British, southern United States, Russian, east coast. He's played by Brad William Henke, a veteran big man of the big and small screens. [37] He lived in Cromer, Norfolk. Hurt was again BAFTA-nominated for his work in Irish drama The Field (1990) and played the primary villain, James Graham, in the epic adventure Rob Roy (1995). In 1959, he won a scholarship allowing him to study for an Art Teacher's Diploma at Saint Martin's School of Art in London. He portrayed the War Doctor in the BBC TV series Doctor Who in 2013.[2][3]. He played Caligula in the BBC TV series I, Claudius (1976). His parents disliked his later acting ambitions and encouraged him to become an art teacher instead. The genealogical evidence uncovered seemed to contradict the family legend, rendering the suggestion doubtful. Linda Hunt was born in Morristown, New Jersey, the United States on April 2, 1945, to parents Raymond Davy Hunter and Elsie Doying Hunter, her father was vice president of Harper Fuel Oil. This television film depicts Crisp's later years in New York. [62], This article is about the English actor. Joan Lee House of the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site displays a collection from Confederate General John Hunt Morgan. Jon Voight, in full Jonathan Vincent Voight, (born December 29, 1938, Yonkers, New York, U.S.), American actor who achieved stardom with his portrayal of the street hustler Joe Buck in the groundbreaking film Midnight Cowboy (1969) and went on to have a successful career taking on challenging leading and character roles in a wide range of movies and television shows. Henry also states that he bought John a little music box which played \"As Time Goes By\" fro… View John Hunt’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. [58] Hurt was announced as patron of Norwich Cinema City in March 2013. Hurt also appeared as Raskolnikov in a BBC television adaptation of Crime and Punishment (1979). He is most remembered for 10 Rillington Place, The Elephant Man, Alien. In the 2006 film V for Vendetta, he played the role of Adam Sutler, leader of the Norsefire fascist dictatorship and in Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) he appeared as Harold Oxley. Hire Voice Actor John Hunt Today on Voice123. In 1960, he won a scholarship to RADA, where he trained for two years. Select from premium Dr. John Hunt of the highest quality. [44][45], In 2004, Hurt was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). In 2012, he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement BAFTA Award, in recognition of his "outstanding contribution to cinema". Hurt reprised his role as Quentin Crisp in An Englishman in New York (2009), which brought his seventh BAFTA nomination. [38], In 2007, Hurt took part in the BBC genealogical television series Who Do You Think You Are?, which investigated part of his family history. A broadcaster challenges Hunt, saying, "Here’s hoping time doesn’t catch up with them before you do." [21] As the deformed Joseph Merrick in The Elephant Man (1980), he won another BAFTA and was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Actor. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. [59], In January 2002, Hurt received an honorary degree from the University of Derby. Take a visual walk through his career and see 16 images of the characters he's voiced and listen to 3 clips that showcase his performances. In 1962, Hurt married actress Annette Robertson. [30][31], Hurt was due to appear alongside Ben Kingsley in a film entitled Broken Dream, to be directed by Neil Jordan. On April 14, 1865, Booth entered the theaters bal… [46] He was created a Knight Bachelor in the 2015 New Year Honours for services to drama. Other significant roles during the 1980s included Bob Champion in biopic Champions (1984), Mr. Braddock in the Stephen Frears drama The Hit (1984), Winston Smith in Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) and Stephen Ward in the drama depicting the Profumo affair, Scandal (1989). [32] In 2015, Hurt provided the voice of main antagonist Sailor John in the Thomas & Friends film Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure along with Eddie Redmayne (Ryan) and Jamie Campbell Bower (Skiff).