Yeah, you bump up against other people, but you have to learn a craft, technique. [28], He dated Marlee Matlin for one year, and they cohabited for two years. I had the privilege of directing him in The Village. Hurt was first married to Mary Beth Hurt from 1971 to 1982. [6] The film was one of the biggest hits of 1990, and Heard reprised the role of McCallister in the sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. In June 2007, Marvel Studios announced that Hurt would portray General Thaddeus Ross in the 2008 film The Incredible Hulk alongside Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, and Tim Roth. William Rukard Hurd Hatfield (December 7, 1917 - December 26, 1998) was an American actor. In 1989, Hurt married to Heidi Henderson, who he met at rehab. William Hurt died on March 13, 2022, at age 71, just a week short of his 72nd birthday. In 1981, he had the starring role of Alex Cutter in the film Cutter's Way. The 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' star was 71 years old. Wow, another Major loss to the acting community. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. He was 71. All rights reserved. Hurt was born on March 20, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to Claire Isabel (ne McGill; 19231971),[3] who worked for Time Inc., and Alfred McChord Hurt (19101996), who worked for the United States Agency for International Development and the State Department. He played the patriarch of an immortal family in 2002s Tuck Everlasting and he portrayed scientist Daniel Purcell in FXs hit series Damages. William Hurt, (born March 20, 1950, Washington, D.C., U.S.died March 13, 2022, Portland, Oregon), American actor who transitioned from roles as a leading man to a series of distinctive character roles in the latter portion of his career. He was 71. AILSA CHANG, HOST: William Hurt, the star of such popular 1980s films as "Children Of A Lesser God" and "Broadcast News," has died of complications from prostate cancer. During his childhood, Hurt was the Vice President of the Drama Club at Middlesex School in Massachusetts. Hurt also had a daughter with French actress and filmmaker Sandrine Bonnaire, whom he met while making the straight-to-video 1992 Albert Camus adaptation "The Plague. 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. [2][3][4] He was raised as a Roman Catholic,[5] and attended Gonzaga College High School, Clark University (in Worcester, Massachusetts), and Catholic University of America. He studied at the Juilliard School and began acting on stage in the 1970s. The actor, who died today at age 71, just a week short of his 72nd birthday, had the good looks of a matinee idol at the start. Actor William Hurt attends the "Winter's Tale" world premiere at Ziegfeld Theater on February 11, 2014 in New York City. He purchased the structure to save it from demolition and he spent 24 years restoring and renovating it. The thespian also starred in some the highest-grossing movies of all time with his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 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. They were doing their job, and you're expected to do your job, and you're sort of this ongoing co-existence. This story has been shared 138,942 times. 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). Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, William Hurt won his first Oscar in the 1980s, William Hurt appeared in many Marvel films. His starring roles in a series of critically acclaimed films garnered three consecutive nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor: Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985), which he won; Children of a Lesser God (1986), and Broadcast News (1987). Kim Kardashian fans spot Pete Davidsons new tattoo tribute to his girlfriend in leaked bedroom photo, Pregnant Rihanna flaunts NAKED baby bump as she goes shirtless wearing only tiny leather shorts & sexy knee-high boots, Kanye West & Pete Davidson delete IG rant as actor leaks private texts & Ye rips into Kim Kardashian over North TikTok, Kim Kardashian flaunts curves in nude corset after sister Kourtney goes nearly naked & shows off nipple ring, Jane Seymour looks unbelievable at 71 as she shows off ABS working out in a sports bra and leggings. Jennings became pregnant in the spring of 1982, which led to Hurt's divorce from Mary Beth, after which Hurt and Jennings relocated to South Carolina, a state that recognized non-ceremonial common-law marriages. He was the male lead in the 1979 film Head Over Heels (which was renamed and re-released as Chilly Scenes of Winter in 1982). The family requests privacy at this time. Learn more about Williams long and illustrious career, here. 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. And they weren't. [25], In 1981, while he was still married, Hurt and Jennings began a relationship in Saratoga Springs, New York. [14][15] His cause of death was confirmed by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's office. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. He was then nominated for Children of a Lesser God in 1986, and Broadcast News in 1987. Hurt, who starred. Hoda Kotb Makes Pre-Taped Appearance on 'Today' Amid Continued Absence, Formula 1 Driver Max Verstappen and GF Kelly Piquet's Relationship Timeline, PDA in the Rink! 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. 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. Though the accusations seemed to be taken lightly by the media at the time, amid the many sexual harassment and assault allegations recently made in Hollywood, Matlin's disturbing tale of her. FILE - Actor William Hurt plays with his dog, Lucy, in Riverside Park in New York on Oct. 10, 2013. . Fellow actors took to social media on Sunday to remember Hurts storied career, including Broadcast News co-star Albert Brooks. The film, and Williams portrayal of Luis, were widely lauded, and William also won a BAFTA award for his performance. [citation needed], In 1952, Hatfield appeared as Joseph in Westinghouse Studio One's The Nativity. Hurt also starred as Thaddeus Ross in various Marvel films. In 2018 the actor revealed he had terminal prostate cancer. He died in his sleep of a heart attack at a friend's home, aged 81, after celebrating Christmas dinner.[7]. A New York court ruled in Hurt's favor, but the actor continued to have a strained relationship with fame. Several of Hurts colleagues took to Twitter to share tributes to the actor. Artificial Intelligence (2001), The Village (2004), Syriana (2005), The Good Shepherd (2006), Mr. Brooks (2007), Into the Wild (2007), The Yellow Handkerchief (2008), and Robin Hood (2010). 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. A Warner Bros. 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).[2]. While he was married, he began a relationship with Sandra Jennings, whose pregnancy with their son precipitated Hurt's divorce from Mary Beth Hurt. At the time of its publishing, Hurt issued an apology saying: "My own recollection is that we both apologized and both did a great deal to heal our lives. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt has died, aged 71. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. ", In her 2009 memoir, Matlin detailed physical abuse and drug abuse during their relationship. He appeared in a number of successful films, including Heart Beat (1980), Cutter's Way (1981), Cat People (1982), Beaches (1988), and Deceived (1991). [5] With his father, he lived in Lahore, Mogadishu, and Khartoum. Hurt was first married to actor Mary Beth Hurt from 1971 to 1982. He played the part of Kevin's (played by Macaulay Caulkin) father who unwittingly leaves his son at home when making a Christmas trip to France. I didnt want to be isolated. 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. His parents divorced when he was young. 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"[4], His follow-up films, The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946), The Beginning or the End (1947), and The Unsuspected (1947), were successful, but Joan of Arc (1948) was a critical and financial failure. Hurt shared son Will as well as son Samuel, 32, with Heidi Henderson. Shortly after came "Kiss of the Spider Woman," which won Hurt the best actor Oscar for his performance as a gay prisoner in a repressive South American dictatorship. [7], Hurt attended the Middlesex School, where he was vice-president of the Dramatics Club and had the lead role in several school plays. Theyve Had an Inappropriate Relationship For Months, How Black Creators Can Expand Their Network with LinkedIn, General Hospital Spoilers February 27 March 10. Actor. [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". 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Murray Abraham the Spotlight He Deserves", Comprehensive career-overview interview with William Hurt, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Hurt&oldid=1142536669, North Texas Film Critics Association Award, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 23:53. Deadline first reported Hurts death. However, the actor was ambivalent about the role and his performance. Hatfield's film career began to lose momentum very quickly in the 1950s, and he returned to the stage. This story has been shared 106,535 times. Born on March 20, 1950, William Hurt was an actor. While he was married, he began a relationship with Sandra Jennings, whose pregnancy with their son precipitated Hurt's divorce from Mary Beth Hurt. Will Smith, byname of Willard Carroll Smith, Jr., (born September 25, 1968, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American actor and musician whose charisma and quick wit helped him transition from rap music to a successful career in acting. In 2008, he portrayed Thaddeus Ross in The Incredible Hulk, a role he reprised in other Marvel Cinematic Universe films until his final appearance in Black Widow (2021). I'll Scream Later. In 1982, he played the lover of Nastassja Kinski, one of the main characters, in the remake of Cat People. The duo develop a complicated, and eventually romantic, relationship while struggling to survive the mental and spiritual toll of prison. Williams son Will announced the tragedy in a statement from the family, sharing: 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. Hurt had four children: one with Sandra Jennings; two with Henderson; and one with French actress, film director, and screenwriter Sandrine Bonnaire. In 1983's "The Big Chill," again with Kasdan, Hurt played the Vietnam War veteran Nick Carlton, one of a group of college pals who gather for their friend's funeral. He went on to date Sandra Jennings, Marlee Matlin, Heidi Henderson, and Sandrine Bonnaire. [6] His parents divorced and, in 1960, his mother married Henry Luce III (19252005), a son of publisher Henry Luce. Heard also had roles on The Sopranos as the troubled corrupt detective Vin Makazian for which he received an Emmy nomination as outstanding guest actor; as well as Mr. Detrolio, father of Finn Detrolio, one of Meadows' boyfriends, and later on Battlestar Galactica as Commander Barry Garner. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. Heard chose to characterize the role with a combination of concerned dramatic acting of a father missing his son along with more classical comedic tropes. Having started in New York theater, Hurt then returned to the stage to star on Broadway in David Rabe's "Hurlyburly," for which he was nominated for a Tony. FILE - William Hurt and Heidi Henderson arrive at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Los Angeles. 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). His performance opposite newcomer Kathleen Turner in Lawrence Kasdan's neo-noir film Body Heat (1981) elevated Hurt to stardom. In Lawrence Kasdans 1981 steamy neo noir "Body Heat," Hurt starred alongside Kathleen Turner as a lawyer coaxed into murder. "So sad to hear this news," wrote Brooks. He was buried in South Side Cemetery in Ipswich, Massachusetts.[16][17][18][19]. As reported by Variety, Hurt passed away at the age of 71 on March 13 of natural causes, confirmed by his friend, Gerry Byrne. Beyond that it is my only obligation to solve the truth of the piece. From 1995 to 1996, he played the role of Roy Foltrigg in the television series The Client. "Acting is a very intimate and private thing," Hurt told The New York Times in 1983. [37][38], Matlin, Marlee. He briefly attended Tufts University to study theology, soon after transferring to Juilliard School to pursue acting. William Hurt died on Sunday, March 13. William Hurt passed away from natural causes. He appeared in 2018s Avengers: Infinity War and 2019s Avengers: Endgame before his final appearance in last years Black Widow. His acting is consistently excellent. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes, the actors son, 31, shared on Sunday, according to Deadline. Hurt was regarded as one of Britain's finest actors. Rachel Clare Hurd-Wood is an English actress and model, best known for her roles as Wendy Darling in Peter Pan (2003), . [2] He grew up with two sisters, Lise and Cordis (an actress), and a brother, the late Matthew Heard, who predeceased his mother and brother. 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). The actor suffered from prostate cancer that spread to the bone in 2018. March 13, 2022 1:40pm. 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. "It was too odd, too avant-garde, too ahead of its time. He will be greatly missed. "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. We worked together on this film that shot in Amsterdam. CONWAY Academy Award-winning actor William Hurt, who died Sunday, was hailed by fellow actors and news outlets around the world Monday for his roles in such movies as "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman." Hurt seemed to . (AP Photo/Frazier Moore, File), Hurt, always a intelligent screen presence, gradually morphed into a character actor. 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. In 1988, Hurt was awarded the first Spencer Tracy Award from UCLA. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. "Working with him on Broadcast News was amazing. Hurt, however, continued to defend his approach, telling The Los Angeles Times in 1994 that "I give more by solving the truth than by pandering to expectations and facile hopes. [25], During Jennings' lawsuit against Hurt, she alleged that Hurt subjected her to physical and verbal abuse and "smashed her across the face" five days after the birth of their son. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP. 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. Mr . Market data provided by Factset. ", Albert Brooks, his "Broadcast News" co-star, was among those responding to Hurt's passing. Other films include The Trip to Bountiful (1985), Big (1988), The Pelican Brief (1993), White Chicks (2004), and his role as Kevin McCallister's father, Peter, in Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). He won the statue for 1985s Kiss of the Spider Woman and enjoyed nominations for 1986s Children of a Lesser God and 1987s Broadcast News. And I know we have both grown. Hurt's son, Will, said in a statement that Hurt died Sunday of natural causes. Market data provided by Factset. [1][4] He had two brothers. Deadline reported an announcement by Hurt's son Will: " It is with great . Gerry Byrne, Hurts friend, confirmed news of the actors death to CNN. In 1986's "Children of a Lesser God," it was his co-star, Marlee Matlin, who took the Oscar for her performance as a deaf custodian at a school for the deaf. Join our commenting forum. During this time he also starred in The Big Chill (1983), The Accidental Tourist (1988), Alice (1990), and One True Thing (1998). [15] Hurt reprised his role in four additional Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films: Captain America: Civil War (2016),[16] Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Widow (2021).[17]. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. Hurt won the best actor Oscar in 1986 for playing . Hurt played a speech teacher. He will be greatly missed., Rip #WilliamHurt, Jennifer Tilly wrote via Twitter alongside a poster for the movie Do Not Disturb. William further pursued further training at the infamous Julliard School in Manhattan, graduating from the Drama Division in 1976. Hurt, whose father worked for the State Department, was born in Washington D.C. and traveled widely as a child while attending boarding school in Massachusetts. The actor's son, Will, announced the news, posting on social media: "It is with great sadness that the Hurt family mourns the passing of. 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. "[32], In a 2022 essay for Variety, author Donna Kaz wrote about dating Hurt in their twenties, from 1977 to 1980. 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 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. Hurt studied acting at Julliard and first emerged on the New York stage with the Circle Repertory Company. 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. Ross returned as the new Secretary of State in 2016s Captain America: Civil War. In a long-running career, Hurt was four times nominated for an Academy Award, winning for 1985's "Kiss of the Spider Woman." From 1977 to 1989, he was a member of the acting company at Circle Repertory Company. In a twist on his Dorian role, his character starts as an old man who, upon entering a house inhabited by the ghost of his mother, is turned back into a youthful Confederate soldier. Hurt was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018. William Hurt, was arguably, the most popular and important actor of the decade of the 80's having appeared in several important and successful films, including Body Heat, The Big Chill, Broadcast News, Children of a Lesser God, The Accidental Tourist, and his Oscar winning turn in Kiss of the Spider Woman. His mother, Mabel Elizabeth (Davies), was Welsh. Jennings sued him in New York, seeking recognition of their relationship as a common-law marriage under South Carolina law. [8] He performed several times in the Soviet Union and developed a deep interest in Russian culture and religion. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, known for his leading dramatic roles on both the stage and screen, has died at the age of 71. Hatfield never married. "You know, I was never a great beauty in Grayand I never understood why I got the part and have spent my career regretting it", he is reported to have said. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File). Hurt's various television projects included the FX legal drama Damages, which earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. The back surgery did not play a role in his death. RIP.. [26], Hurt and Jennings never held a marriage ceremony and later separated. 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. In some ways, it was antithetical to what I was aiming at. It worked. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He cut back on performing in the 1970s. 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. 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. [11] Broadcast News, a romantic comedy directed by James L. Brooks, is possibly Hurt's most acclaimed film and is included at the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.[12]. A great loss to the world. Shortly after came "Kiss of the Spider Woman," which won Hurt the best actor Oscar for his performance as a gay prisoner in a repressive South American dictatorship. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes.". John Heard Jr.[1] (March 7, 1946 July 21, 2017) was an American actor. 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. William Hurt, an Oscar winner for Kiss of the Spider Woman who often played a quiet intellectual in his early acting roles but later took more strident turns in . In After Hours (also 1985), Heard was bartender Tom Schorr. He received his fourth Oscar nomination for his small but potent role in David Cronenberg's 2005 thriller "A History of Violence. 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,". Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, star of Kiss of the Spider Woman and Body Heat, has died aged 71. William played the role of Luis Molina, a gay man sharing a prison cell with Rauls character Valentin Arregui, a leftist activist who has been tortured for his political involvements. [19] In 2009, Hurt became a series regular on the FX series Damages playing a corporate whistleblower opposite Glenn Close and Marcia Gay Harden.