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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 (2005). 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". For radio, Hurt read Paul Theroux's "The Grand Railway Bazaar", for the BBC Radio Four and "The Shipping News" by Annie Proulx. 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. In 1988, Hurt was awarded the first Spencer Tracy Award from UCLA.
Bio:
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 (2005). 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". For radio, Hurt read Paul Theroux's "The Grand Railway Bazaar", for the BBC Radio Four and "The Shipping News" by Annie Proulx. 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. In 1988, Hurt was awarded the first Spencer Tracy Award from UCLA.
Tivia:
He waived his salary for Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) so the film could be made within its budget.Turned down the role played by Sam Neill in Jurassic Park (1993).Spoke French fluently.He was an avid private pilot with taildragger experience.He had a role in the since-suspended Gregg Allman biopic, Midnight Rider. Production was halted when one crew member was killed and seven others were injured when hit by a freight train on the first day of filming.Was a big fan of the comic book character the Incredible Hulk and got to play the Hulk's enemy Thaddeus Ross in the 2008 adaption.Acted in five Best Picture nominees in the 1980s: The Big Chill (1983), Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985), Children of a Lesser God (1986), Broadcast News (1987), and The Accidental Tourist (1988). He was nominated for Best Actor in three of them in consecutive years from 1985 to 1987: Kiss of the Spider Woman (which he won), Children of a Lesser God, and Broadcast News.Turned down the lead role of Paul Sheldon in Misery (1990).Lived with Children of a Lesser God (1986) actress Marlee Matlin for some years in the 1980s.He has appeared in one film that has been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Broadcast News (1987).Made his stage debut in "Henry V" in 1977 for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.Lived in Oregon with two of his sons, William Jr. and Sam, where he died on 13 March 2022. (The boys' mother is Heidi Henderson.).On May 25, 2005, he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts by Tufts University.He is the son of Claire Isabel (McGill) and Alfred McChord Hurt, who worked in the state department. His stepfather, Henry Luce III, was the son of Time magazine founder Henry Luce.He was the first actor ever to receive an Oscar nomination for a performance in a comic book adaptation, which he received for A History of Violence (2005).Recipient of the first Spencer Tracy Award in 1988 for outstanding screen performances.Went to the Middlesex School; graduated 10 years before Steve Carell.Was nominated for Broadway's 1985 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for David Rabe's Hurlyburly.A South African actor/actress stated on the internet about a meeting with Hurt on a movie set: "My privileged encounter with an incredible actor. During the filming of The Challenger Disaster (2013), I had rare opportunity to be in a few scenes with William Hurt. We were all exceptionally nervous having to work alongside him. We are told to never get into the lead actors' personal space, only speak if they speak first and try not to look at them unless the scene requires it. The first day he arrived on set there was a discernible awkwardness in the air. He sat in a dark corner by himself between shots, and nobody spoke to him. He ate separately and went back to his hotel every night alone. He portrayed a man who was troubled and isolated. About the third day I had to do a scene with him where we came bursting through the glass double doors to interrupt a gathering that was in progress. To prepare for the "grand entrance" we had to wait outside in the stairwell for our cue. It was incredibly awkward. He looked miserable and depressed and wouldn't even look at me. A little sparrow that had flown in and could not get out started to flap around us. William Hurt uttered a loud sigh, his shoulders dropped, and he began talking to himself in a mournful sorrowful soft voice. He was saying "Poor little sparrow you're trapped. Nobody respects or loves you. You're just like me. You will most probably die soon just like me." I was really distressed as I was standing right next to him, and we were alone. I remembered all the warnings they gave us about not speaking to the celebrities, but I began to feel pity. He looked quite broken, and I could not know what personal burdens he was bearing. I decided to take a chance and explained that sparrows often fly into buildings, but they normally manage to fly out eventually. He just carried on in a mournful voice to say he was not well. He said people didn't like him and he felt trapped like the little bird. "No sir," I pleaded, "many people like and admire you. You are a brilliant actor." "No, I'm not," he said, "and I'm going to die soon." That shocked me, but then then we heard the director shout "action" and we rushed through the doors for the first of many takes. We ended the scene without me having a chance to continue our conversation. I went home with a very heavy heart that this famous actor who had achieved so much actually bared his soul to me. I spoke to Elise about this when I got home. He had sounded suicidal, and I was feeling helpless. Elise straight away said it had been a cry for help. She said it was my calling and duty to counsel him and maybe our paths had crossed for this very purpose. I never had another chance to get close to him alone, but every day I kept a prayerful eye on him and even considered asking the director for help (and maybe risk being banned from the movie). The final scene was shot in the Emmarentia Rose Garden, which was made to look like the gardens outside the White House. As the last scene was finished, the director shouted, "Cut, that's a wrap." A strange metamorphosis occurred. William Hurt suddenly put his head upright, straightened his shoulders, took his tie off and smilingly beckoned me to approach him. This I did with some apprehension, but he extended his hand looked me straight in the eye and explained that he is what is called a "method actor." He assumes his character's personality long before the first day of shooting and never gets out of character until the final wrap. He warmly thanked me for my contribution. I left with a strange feeling of relief and happiness. He had remembered my faltering words and was pleased. It was quite a shock to read last night .... "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. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes.".Had four children: son Alex Hurt (born 1983) with Sandra Jennings, sons Samuel Hurt (born August 7, 1989) and William Hurt Jr. (born 1991) with ex-wife Heidi Henderson, and daughter Jeanne Bonnaire-Hurt (born February 1, 1994) with Sandrine Bonnaire.He had English as well as German, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.No relation to Sir John Hurt (Alien (1979), The Elephant Man (1980)), despite a popular misconception.Reader on the audiobook of Paul Theroux's "The Great Railway Bazaar".His ex-wife, Heidi, is the daughter of famous The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) trumpeter and bandleader Skitch Henderson.Studied acting with Michael Howard in New York City.Godfather of actress Meghan Glennon.He worked with four directors who have won a Best Director Oscar: James L. Brooks, Woody Allen, Anthony Minghella, and Steven Spielberg.He lived with Sandra Jennings from 1981 to 1984.Was the uncle of Oliver Hurt. |
| Name: |
William Hurt |
Type: |
Actor,Producer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer |
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Actor,Producer |
| Model rank: |
231 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:44:25 |
| Height: |
6' 2' (1.88 m) |
| Biography: |
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, incl |
| Trivia: |
He waived his salary for Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) so the film could be made within its budget.Turned down the role played by Sam Neill in Jurassic Park (1993).Spoke French fluently.He was an avid private pilot with taildragger experience.He had a role in the since-suspended Gregg Allman biopic, Midnight Rider. Production was halted when one crew member was killed and seven others were injured when hit by a freight train on the first day of filming.Was a big fan of the comic book character the Incredible Hulk and got to play the Hulk's enemy Thaddeus Ross in the 2008 adaption.Acted in five Best Picture nominees in the 1980s: The Big Chill (1983), Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985), Children of a Lesser God (1986), Broadcast News (1987), and The Accidental Tourist (1988). He was nominated for Best Actor in three of them in consecutive years from 1985 to 1987: Kiss of the Spider Woman (which he won), Children of a Lesser God, and Broadcast News.Turned down the lead role of Paul Sheldon in Misery (1990).Lived with Children of a Lesser God (1986) actress Marlee Matlin for some years in the 1980s.He has appeared in one film that has been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: Broadcast News (1987).Made his stage debut in "Henry V" in 1977 for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.Lived in Oregon with two of his sons, William Jr. and Sam, where he died on 13 March 2022. (The boys' mother is Heidi Henderson.).On May 25, 2005, he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts by Tufts University.He is the son of Claire Isabel (McGill) and Alfred McChord Hurt, who worked in the state department. His stepfather, Henry Luce III, was the son of Time magazine founder Henry Luce.He was the first actor ever to receive an Oscar nomination for a performance in a comic book adaptation, which he received for A History of Violence (2005).Recipient of the first Spencer Tracy Award in 1988 for outstanding screen performances.Went to the Middlesex School; graduated 10 years before Steve Carell.Was nominated for Broadway's 1985 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for David Rabe's Hurlyburly.A South African actor/actress stated on the internet about a meeting with Hurt on a movie set: "My privileged encounter with an incredible actor. During the filming of The Challenger Disaster (2013), I had rare opportunity to be in a few scenes with William Hurt. We were all exceptionally nervous having to work alongside him. We are told to never get into the lead actors' personal space, only speak if they speak first and try not to look at them unless the scene requires it. The first day he arrived on set there was a discernible awkwardness in the air. He sat in a dark corner by himself between shots, and nobody spoke to him. He ate separately and went back to his hotel every night alone. He portrayed a man who was troubled and isolated. About the third day I had to do a scene with him where we came bursting through the glass double doors to interrupt a gathering that was in progress. To prepare for the "grand entrance" we had to wait outside in the stairwell for our cue. It was incredibly awkward. He looked miserable and depressed and wouldn't even look at me. A little sparrow that had flown in and could not get out started to flap around us. William Hurt uttered a loud sigh, his shoulders dropped, and he began talking to himself in a mournful sorrowful soft voice. He was saying "Poor little sparrow you're trapped. Nobody respects or loves you. You're just like me. You will most probably die soon just like me." I was really distressed as I was standing right next to him, and we were alone. I remembered all the warnings they gave us about not speaking to the celebrities, but I began to feel pity. He looked quite broken, and I could not know what personal burdens he was bearing. I decided to take a chance and explained that sparrows often fly into buildings, but they normally manage to fly out eventually. He just carried on in a mournful voice to say he was not well. He said people didn't like him and he felt trapped like the little bird. "No sir," I pleaded, "many people like and admire you. You are a brilliant actor." "No, I'm not," he said, "and I'm going to die soon." That shocked me, but then then we heard the director shout "action" and we rushed through the doors for the first of many takes. We ended the scene without me having a chance to continue our conversation. I went home with a very heavy heart that this famous actor who had achieved so much actually bared his soul to me. I spoke to Elise about this when I got home. He had sounded suicidal, and I was feeling helpless. Elise straight away said it had been a cry for help. She said it was my calling and duty to counsel him and maybe our paths had crossed for this very purpose. I never had another chance to get close to him alone, but every day I kept a prayerful eye on him and even considered asking the director for help (and maybe risk being banned from the movie). The final scene was shot in the Emmarentia Rose Garden, which was made to look like the gardens outside the White House. As the last scene was finished, the director shouted, "Cut, that's a wrap." A strange metamorphosis occurred. William Hurt suddenly put his head upright, straightened his shoulders, took his tie off and smilingly beckoned me to approach him. This I did with some apprehension, but he extended his hand looked me straight in the eye and explained that he is what is called a "method actor." He assumes his character's personality long before the first day of shooting and never gets out of character until the final wrap. He warmly thanked me for my contribution. I left with a strange feeling of relief and happiness. He had remembered my faltering words and was pleased. It was quite a shock to read last night .... "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. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes.".Had four children: son Alex Hurt (born 1983) with Sandra Jennings, sons Samuel Hurt (born August 7, 1989) and William Hurt Jr. (born 1991) with ex-wife Heidi Henderson, and daughter Jeanne Bonnaire-Hurt (born February 1, 1994) with Sandrine Bonnaire.He had English as well as German, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.No relation to Sir John Hurt (Alien (1979), The Elephant Man (1980)), despite a popular misconception.Reader on the audiobook of Paul Theroux's "The Great Railway Bazaar".His ex-wife, Heidi, is the daughter of famous The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) trumpeter and bandleader Skitch Henderson.Studied acting with Michael Howard in New York City.Godfather of actress Meghan Glennon.He worked with four directors who have won a Best Director Oscar: James L. Brooks, Woody Allen, Anthony Minghella, and Steven Spielberg.He lived with Sandra Jennings from 1981 to 1984.Was the uncle of Oliver Hurt. |
| Trademarks: |
Slow mannered style of delivery
Deep mellow voice |
| Quotes: |
I'm still not comfortable with all this. I'm not comfortable with walking the red carpet in a tuxedo and seeing all the women with their boobs pushed up and all the men dressed as penguins - particularly when the subject of your film is the nature of violence and humanity. But that's the nature of Cannes. That's the process that we are both dealing with today.
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The simple fact of existence, of being aware that you are aware; this to me is the most astounding fact. And I think that it has something to do with dying. When you are a kid you are beset by fears and you think, 'I'll solve the fear by living for ever and becoming a movie star.' But I am not going to live for ever. And the more I know it, the more amazed I am by being here at all. I am so thrilled by the privilege of life, and yet at the same time I know that I have to let it go.
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[on drinking] This is a big subject. And I don't want to use my troubles as an example of what to do and what not to do. But there's that old credo, in vino veritas. In wine lies truth. And a lot of people believe that. But one day you wake up and say, 'This is stupid and this is wrong.' And it was wrong, so I did something about it. It's a complete myth that living life on the edge is conducive to great acting. But it's also another myth to think that you should be as tight as a drum and not have any frailties or fragilities. So you have to find that balance. All I know is that my best work has come out of being committed and happy.
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A lot of people are taking those risks on the basis of something so unconsidered that it's completely capricious. That's one of the reasons why actors are not respected anymore as actors.
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I am not an actor. I'm just a man who likes acting. I am what I am. I am nobody. I don't exist. But the work exists. The work is more than the actor. |
| Salaries: |
The Village (2004) - $1,250,000 |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer |
| Others works: |
(June 1975 - September 1975) Play: "Henry VI, Part I", by William Shakespeare. Dir. Will Huddleston. Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, OR.
(June 14, 1975 - September 21, 1975) Play: "Romeo and Juliet", by William Shakespeare. Dir. W |
| Spouse: |
Heidi Henderson (March 5, 1989 - August 1, 1993) (divorced, 2 children)Mary Beth Hurt (December 2, 1971 - December 9, 1982) (divorced) |
| Children: |
Jeanne Bonnaire-HurtSamuel HurtWilliam HurtAlex Hurt |
| Parents: |
Claire Isabel Hurt (McGill)
Alfred McChord Hurt |
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