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. William Hurt has died, according to a statement from his son Will. 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. 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. Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. He also developed a reputation for not always being an easy collaborator. Join our commenting forum. Hurt shared son Will as well as son Samuel, 32, with Heidi Henderson. [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. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt has died, aged 71. The Body Heat star was a three-time Academy Award nominee for best actor, and the nods came in three consecutive years. He was 71. "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. Every take was new and revealing.. 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. CNN 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. I mean, I don't have any regrets. Working with him on Broadcast News was amazing. He starred with Samuel L. Jackson in 1997's One Eight Seven and was featured in the 2000 miniseries Perfect Murder, Perfect Town. "The art of acting requires as much solitude as the art of writing. Gerry Byrne . He received the Best Male Performance Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Actor for his turn as a prisoner in Hector Babenco's drama Kiss of the Spider Woman in 1985. William hasnt limited his refined acting talents to the screen and is also an acclaimed stage actor. Hatfield was born in New York City[3] to William Henry Hatfield (died 1954), an attorney who served as deputy attorney general for New York, and his wife, Adele (ne McGuire). Williams long career has seen him nominated for multiple Academy Awards, and evening bringing home a win for 1985s Kiss Of The Spider Woman. Hatfield never married. It's work. He appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents in "None Are So Blind", which first aired October 28, 1956. Throughout his lengthy career, Hurt appeared in a number of major television shows and movies, including: A History of Violence (2005), The Village (2004), and Robin Hood (2010). In 2018 the actor revealed he had terminal prostate cancer. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Several of Hurts colleagues took to Twitter to share tributes to the actor. 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. [7], Hurt attended the Middlesex School, where he was vice-president of the Dramatics Club and had the lead role in several school plays. Hurt's son, Will, said in a statement that Hurt died Sunday of natural causes. John Heard (actor) 33 languages John Heard Jr. [1] (March 7, 1946 - July 21, 2017) was an American actor. Hurt was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018. His first big role was in Ken Russells Altered States., Hurt lamented to People magazine in 1985 that he was a character actor in a leading-mans body.. A great loss to the world. After his screen debut in 1980's Paddy Chayefsky-scripted "Altered States" as a psychopathologist studying schizophrenia and experimenting with sensory deprivation, Hurt quickly emerged as a mainstay of the '80s. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. [22][23], Hurt was married to Mary Beth Hurt (ne Supinger) from 1971 to 1982,[24] and to Heidi Henderson from 1989 to 1993. Hurt, who starred in hit flicks from The Big Chill to Broadcast News and Children of a Lesser God, was 71. 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. He will be greatly missed., Rip #WilliamHurt, Jennifer Tilly wrote via Twitter alongside a poster for the movie Do Not Disturb. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. Yeah, you bump up against other people, but you have to learn a craft, technique. On Sunday, March 13, 2022, William Hurt passed away aged 71. In some ways, it was antithetical to what I was aiming at. SINGER TRACI BRAXTON DEAD AT 50 AFTER BATTLING CANCER, FILE - Actor William Hurt, star of the new AMC series "Humans" poses for a portrait on Monday, June 22, 2015 in New York. (Rich Fury/Invision/AP . 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. [26], Hurt was a private pilot and owner of a Beechcraft Bonanza. I think I had my time. What was his cause of death? He is also survived by son Alexander, 39, who the Washington, D.C. native shared with Sandra Jennings as well as daughter Jeanne, 28, whose mother is Sandrine Bonnaire. In the iconic film, William starred opposite Raul Julia and Sonia Braga in the drama, set in dictatorship-era Brazil. Now, it's a little bit more like, 'Okay, I realize you have to pat me down with powder every three seconds.' A second appearance in the third season episode "The Night of the Undead" had him portray the vengeful and mad Dr. Legal Statement. 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. Theres this odd thing that my acting is assumed to be this clamor for attention to my person, as if I needed so much love or so much attention that I would give up my right to be a private person. I'll Scream Later. Fellow actors took to social media on Sunday to remember Hurts storied career, including Broadcast News co-star Albert Brooks. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Tuck Everlasting (2002),[13] The Village (2004), A History of Violence (2005), and Syriana (2005). He was 71. Hes starred Off-Broadway in classic Shakespeare productions like Henry V, Richard II, andA Midsummer Nights Dream. He appeared in the cast of Vanya, an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, at the Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland, Oregon. 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. 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. He was seen in the film The Milagro Beanfield War and had a significant role playing Paul, Tom Hanks's adult corporate competitor and jilted boyfriend of Elizabeth Perkins, in Big (both 1988). William Hurt passed away from natural causes. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "It was too odd, too avant-garde, too ahead of its time. 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. [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". Hatfield's other television credits include three guest appearances on Murder, She Wrote opposite his Picture of Dorian Gray costar Angela Lansbury, who had become a lifelong friend, and who had a home in County Cork. William Hurt died on Sunday, March 13. ", "If a director tells me to make the audience think or feel a certain thing, I am instantaneously in revolt," Hurt said. She accused Hurt of domestic violence, published in a 2016 memoir. We worked together on this film that shot in Amsterdam. Hurt won the best actor Oscar in 1986 for playing . ", CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER, FILE - Actor William Hurt plays with his dog, Lucy, in Riverside Park in New York on Oct. 10, 2013. [37][38], Matlin, Marlee. Heard featured in a television production of The Scarlet Letter (1979) as Arthur Dimmesdale. [9] Heard was arrested in 1991 and charged with third-degree assault for allegedly slapping Leo. Hurt seemed to . [8], In 1987, he had a son, John Matthew Heard, with actress and former girlfriend Melissa Leo. Market data provided by Factset. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. In Lawrence Kasdan's 1981 steamy neo noir "Body Heat," Hurt starred alongside Kathleen Turner as a lawyer coaxed into murder. He briefly attended Tufts University to study theology, soon after transferring to Juilliard School to pursue acting. appreciated. In Lawrence Kasdans 1981 steamy neo noir "Body Heat," Hurt starred alongside Kathleen Turner as a lawyer coaxed into murder. Hurt played a speech teacher. Rest among the stars now, good sir., Director M. Night Shaymalan, who worked with Hurt on his film The Village, said Hurt was a master of his acting craft. 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. Hurt played a variety of roles in classic 1980s films including Body Heat, Children of a Lesser God, Broadcast News and The Big Chill., His most recent roles on screen included General Thaddeus Ross in the Marvel films The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame and Black Widow.. ", In her 2009 memoir, Matlin detailed physical and emotional abuse during their relationship. 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. [6], Having been introduced to Ireland by actress and former co-star Angela Lansbury, Hatfield lived at Ballinterry House, Rathcormac, County Cork from the early 1970s. 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. A keen collector of antiques and art, he referred to Ballinterry House as a painting which he never would finish. Nobody knew I had a sense of humour, and people wouldn't even have lunch with me. I dropped the ball, as my father would say. Beyond that it is my only obligation to solve the truth of the piece. Hurt attended Tufts University and studied theology,[8][9] but turned instead to acting and joined the Juilliard School (Drama Division Group 5: 19721976).[10]. Of course, I did and do apologize for any pain I caused. John Hurt. 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 . He purchased the structure to save it from demolition and he spent 24 years restoring and renovating it. 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. Hurt studied acting at Julliard and first emerged on the New York stage with the Circle Repertory Company. His spokesperson denied that Hurt ever beat Jennings. 10:07 PM EDT, Sun March 13, 2022. Hurt earned his fourth Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in David Cronenberg's crime thriller A History of Violence (2005). 23 View All. [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. 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. 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. ", SESAME STREET STAR EMILIO DELGADO DEAD AT 81, FILE - William Hurt and Heidi Henderson arrive at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Los Angeles. Key points: William Hurt's family said he died of natural causes. 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Born on March 20, 1950, William Hurt was an actor. "It . 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. [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]. [25], In 1981, while he was still married, Hurt and Jennings began a relationship in Saratoga Springs, New York. ", First published on March 13, 2022 / 7:14 PM. I didnt want some big target on my chest saying: Hes an Oscar-winner, hes the one to be. I wanted to be an actor, so I was very confused about it. They had two children together. 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. Hurt revived his career and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Richie Cusack in David Cronenbergs 2005 film A History of Violence, despite only appearing for a few minutes of screen time. He was 71 years old. He will be greatly missed. The decadence, the hints of bisexuality and so on, made me a leper! Actor. He broke the mold in his Oscar-winning role in Kiss of the Spider Woman, broke smiles in Broadcast News, and broke our hearts in The Accidental Tourist. 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. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Only Jack Nicholson is his equal at seeming utterly ordinary.. (Amy Sussman/Invision/AP, File). 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). I wish Marlee and her family nothing but good. [citation needed], In 1952, Hatfield appeared as Joseph in Westinghouse Studio One's The Nativity. Rachel Clare Hurd-Wood is an English actress and model, best known for her roles as Wendy Darling in Peter Pan (2003), . That fall, the production moved to the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center. Great mind. He appeared off-Broadway in 1974 in Mark Medoff's play The Wager and in 1975 as Guildenstern in Hamlet at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park, where he also understudied Sam Waterston as Hamlet. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes.". ", In her 2009 memoir, Matlin detailed physical abuse and drug abuse during their relationship. 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. But that's OK, that's all right, that's the way it is. 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 then nominated for Children of a Lesser God in 1986, and Broadcast News in 1987. Photo: 20th Century Fox/Everett Collection. 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. After leaving Juilliard, Hurt took to the stage professionally in the 1970s. ", After his torrid 80s run, Hurt fell increasingly out of favor with filmmakers in the '90s, and some reasoned that it was because of his reputation. Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Dragonfly 5.1 Carpenter 1976 Credits Edit IMDbPro Actor Previous 1 Dragonfly Carpenter 1976 Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content Learn more about contributing Edit page More to explore In After Hours (also 1985), Heard was bartender Tom Schorr. 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! He became a leading actor with Body Heat (1981), in which he . All Rights Reserved. William further pursued further training at the infamous Julliard School in Manhattan, graduating from the Drama Division in 1976. or redistributed. Its not right that my privacy is invaded to the extent that it is, Hurt said at the time. He was a brilliant actor., The Village director M. Night Shyamalan tweeted, Im so sad to hear of the passing of William Hurt. 2023 Cable News Network. Actor William Hurt dies at 71 - CBS News George Santos Under Scrutiny CBS News App Ukraine Crisis COVID Pandemic CBS News Live Managing Your Money Essentials Shopping Newsletters News Shows. R.I.P. "[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. Kasdan and he became frequent collaborators: Hurt co-starred in Kasdan's acclaimed comedy-dramas The Big Chill (1983) and The Accidental Tourist (1988), both of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, and he later had a supporting role in the ensemble comedy I Love You to Death (1990). He also appeared as the villain in the second episode of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, titled "The City Beneath the Sea". 'The Power of the Dog' wins best picture as 'Dune' collect Canadian teacher with size-Z prosthetic breasts placed on paid leave, What's next for Buster Murdaugh after dad's murder conviction, life sentence, Sick trolls leak gruesome Maggie Murdaugh autopsy photo after it was accidentally shown on livestream, Murdaugh son collapsed outside court after sitting stone-faced through dad's 6-week murder trial: source, Madonna watches new boyfriend Joshua Poppers fight in New York City, How Ariana Madix discovered Tom Sandoval was cheating on her with Raquel Leviss, Kellyanne Conway and George Conway to divorce. "Acting is a very intimate and private thing," Hurt told The New York Times in 1983. [2] He was cremated, and his ashes scattered. All rights reserved. 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. [35][36] Many paid tribute to Hurt including Ben Stiller, Russell Crowe, John Goodman, Patton Oswalt, Albert Brooks, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jonathan Frakes, Mark Ruffalo, and Topher Grace. And I know we have both grown. His later movies included King David (1985) and Her Alibi (1989). (Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers, 1984) alongside future Home Alone co-star Daniel Stern and in The Trip to Bountiful (1985). 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.