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Acting
William Hurt
William Hurt is best known for The King of Queens, Humans, Saturday Night Live and Goliath. William Hurt was born on March 20, 1950. William Hurt died on March 13, 2022 at the age of 71.
- Born
- March 20, 1950
- Place of birth
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Died
- March 13, 2022 (71 years old)
Biography
William McChord Hurt (March 20, 1950 – March 13, 2022) was an American stage, film and television actor, trained at the Juilliard School, Manhattan, New York, USA. For his leading role in the feature film "Kiss of the Spider Woman", he received an Academy Award in 1986, followed by 3 more nominations for roles in the movies "Children of a Lesser God", "Broadcast News", and "A History of Violence".
Known for
Filmography
- 2022PantheonStephen Holstrom (voice)
- 2021Marvel Studios AssembledSelf
- 2020Mythic QuestPeter Cromwell
- 2018CondorBob Partridge
- 2016GoliathDonald Cooperman
- 2016Beowulf: Return to the ShieldlandsHrothgar
- 2015HumansDr. George Millican
- 2013Bonnie & ClydeFrank Hamer
- 2011Moby DickCaptain Ahab
- 2007DamagesDaniel Purcell
- 2006Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen KingJason Renshaw
- 2004FrankensteinProfessor Waldman
- 2002Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen StoryRobert P. Hanssen
- 2000Frank Herbert's DuneDuke Leto Atreides
- 1998The King of QueensDr. Taber
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)
- 1973KojakJake
- 1971Great PerformancesWalter
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee / Presenter
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameTurner Knight
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has William Hurt been in?
William Hurt is best known for The King of Queens, Humans, Saturday Night Live and Goliath.
When was William Hurt born?
William Hurt was born on March 20, 1950. (Washington, District of Columbia, USA)
How old is William Hurt?
William Hurt died on March 13, 2022 at the age of 71.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·