RIP In my opinion he was one of the most underrated actors ever.his home should have been bursting at the seems with Osc
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Maddyclassicfilms — 9 years ago(January 28, 2017 04:12 AM)
Very sad news. He is an actor who I have grown up with, and one who has become a great favourite. He seda0emed to be in everything, and could make even the smallest role memorable. One of the best actors of his generation, and another blessed with a terrific voice.
R.I.P John. All sympathies to his family and friends.
Alien
is the film he will most likely end up being remembered for, but for me he will always be the insane Emperor Caligula. (
I,Claudius
, TV series)There are so many strong performances in that series, but Hurt's is one that lingers the most in the memory when you've watched the whole thing. He is terrifying in that, and totally convinces as the madman left to his own devices.
I love him the most in the following.
10 Rillington Place
(1971)Very moving as the ill-fated Timothy Evans.
I,Claudius
(TV series)Chilling as the insane Emperor Caligula.
Second Best
(1994)Hysterical as the wacky uncle of William Hurt's emotionally damaged postmaster.
Love And Death on Long Island
(1996)A very touching performance.
The Naked Civil
Servant and
An Englishman In New York
(TV Series, 1975 and 2009)John inhabits the role of Quentin Crisp so well.
Alien
(1979) Delivering one of the most horrific and unforgettable death scenes in film history.
I also love him in
The Elephant Man
and
Contact
.
Go to bed Frank or this is going to get ugly
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mojo2004 — 9 years ago(January 28, 2017 05:24 AM)
This one stings. just found out about Barbara Hale , now John Hurt! Some many memorable performances. May not get a lot of mention but One of my favorites is 'Hellboy'. May he rest in peace.
The truth of life has been revealed. -
TheReelMcCoy — 9 years ago(January 28, 2017 08:00 AM)
His favorite performance of mine is from Contact. The way he pla2000ys Hadden, albeit different from the book, was just so memorable. You could feel the power that character had, as he pulled the strings from behind the curtain; it emanated from his performance. So good.
John, you will be sorely missed and will inspire generations of actors to come. Thanks for giving us your best all these years. -
thebadwolf — 9 years ago(January 28, 2017 09:56 AM)
May he Rest in Peace he was one of those actors you could watch play different parts in film/tv shows back to back and not even realise it was the same actor.
There's no point of being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes.