Born March 20, 1950, in Washington, D.C., William Hurt graduated from Tufts University, attended Juilliard and spent his early years in the theatre, displaying a particular affection for Shakespeare.He made his film debut in Ken Russell's horror classic Altered States (1980), which was soon followed by high-profile roles in Eyewitness (1981), Body Heat (1981) and The Big Chill (1983). His next three films -- Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985), Children of a Lesser God (1986) and Broadcast News (1987) -- each earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. He won the Oscar for Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Hurt's memorable work has continued ever since with roles in The Accidental Tourist, Until the End of the World, Dark City and AI: Artificial Intelligence. A History of Violence got him another Oscar nod and his supporting role in "Damages" got him his first Emmy nod.
AddThe Accidental TouristAn author of travel guides (William Hurt) must come to terms with the tragic murder of his young son and his estranged wife. But things begin to look up when he meets a lovely, kooky dog trainer (Geena Davis) who definitely marches to the beat of her own drum. Davis won a Best Supporting Actress... Read More
AddLost in SpaceThe year is 2058. With Earth's resources dwindling, human survival depends on the Robinson Family - launched into space to colonize 'Alpha Prime,' the only other inhabitable planet in the galaxy. But when a stowaway sabotages the mission, the Robinsons find themselves hurtling through uncharted... Read More
AddThe VillageM. Night Shyamalan assembles an all-star cast -- including Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Sigourney Weaver and William Hurt -- in this chilling tale about an isolated village whose residents face the constant threat of evil creatures. The villagers' lives are changed forever when one of them... Read More
AddBody HeatIn a sizzling-hot Florida coastal town, attorney Ned Racine (William Hurt) becomes involved with the sultry Matty Walker (Kathleen Turner) -- and schemes a way to get her wealthy, much-older husband (Richard Crenna) out of the picture. Ned's knowledge of legal matters may enable both... Read More
AddJane EyreDirector Franco Zeffirelli cemented his reputation as a faithful custodian of the classics with this adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's 1847 masterpiece Jane Eyre, the story of an orphan (Anna Paquin) forced to endure life at a harsh boarding school. As Jane grows into an independent,... Read More
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