Born on October 26, 1942, in Suffolk, England, Bob Hoskins left school at age 15 and held a number of odd jobs (including circus fire-eater) before becoming an actor.Although Hoskins regularly attended the theater, his acting career began accidentally: While watching auditions with a friend, Hoskins was mistaken for an actor and wound up getting the part. After appearing on the stage and in several British television series, Hoskins gained wider recognition playing a mob boss in 1980's The Long Good Friday. Known for his cockney characters and his gravelly voice, Hoskins balances his appearances in Hollywood movies with work in independent cinema.
Notable films for Hoskins include The Cotton Club, Mona Lisa (which earned him an Oscar nomination, a Cannes Film Festival Award and a Golden Globe), Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Mermaids, Hook, Nixon, Felicia's Journey and Enemy at the Gates.
AddSuper Mario Bros.Two "brothers" -- the titular Marios -- get trapped in another dimension while trying to save brother Luigi's girlfriend, who happens to be the princess of this strange world. She's just trying to reverse the damage King Koopa wreaked on her father (the king turned him into a giant ball of fungus).... Read More
AddRuby BlueAn unexpected friendship with 8-year-old Florrie (Jessica Stewart) puts depressed widower Jack (Bob Hoskins) back on the path to enjoying life once again. But when Florrie suddenly goes missing, Jack must confront his suspicious community, as well as his own past. Josiane Balasko co-stars in this... Read More
Add AllTales from the Crypt: Season 7The terrifying tales in this final season of the popular horror anthology series include that of a creepy monkey's paw that grants wishes, a mystery writer staging a startling sequel to her life and a double-crossing jewel thief getting his due. Famous faces abound, including Daniel Craig, Ewan... Read More
AddThe Lost WorldThis thrilling adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World follows a 1911 British scientific team on a breathtaking but terrifying journey into an uncharted central Amazon jungle. Their destination? A remote plateau where, according to rumor, dinosaurs still walk the earth. The... Read More
AddMona LisaWriter/director Neil Jordan's breakthrough film is a brilliant, noirish love story. Bob Hoskins (who snagged an Oscar nomination for his perormance) plays George, a small-time loser employed as a chauffeur to an enigmatic, high-class call girl. His fascination with her leads him on a dangerous quest... Read More
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