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Bob Hoskins
Bob Hoskins is best known for Tales from the Crypt, Frasier, Saturday Night Live and Neverland. Bob Hoskins was born on October 26, 1942. Bob Hoskins died on April 29, 2014 at the age of 71.
- Born
- October 26, 1942
- Place of birth
- Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK
- Died
- April 29, 2014 (71 years old)
Biography
Robert William "Bob" Hoskins, Jr. (October 26, 1942 – April 29, 2014) was an English actor, known for playing Cockney rough diamonds, psychopaths and gangsters, in films such as The Long Good Friday (1980), and Mona Lisa (1986), and lighter roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) and Hook (1991).
Known for
Filmography
- 2026El Santo Padre Juan XXIII (duplicado)Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli - Juan XXIII
- 2011NeverlandSmee
- 2009PinocchioGeppetto
- 2008The Englishman's BoyDamon Ira Chance
- 2007British Film Forever
- 2006The StreetPaddy Gargan
- 2003Il Papa buonoAngelo Roncalli / Giovanni XXIII
- 2001Friday Night with Jonathan RossSelf
- 2001The Lost WorldProfessor Challenger
- 1999David CopperfieldMicawber
- 1998ParkinsonSelf
- 1997The Forgotten ToysTeddy (voice)
- 1996TFI Friday
- 1994World War II: When Lions RoaredWinston Churchill
- 1993FrasierCoach Fuller
- 1993Late Show with David LettermanSelf - Guest
- 1991PerformanceDe Flores
- 1989Tales from the CryptRedmond
- 1985Mussolini and IBenito Mussolini
- 1984Aspel & Company
- 1984Weekend PlayhouseEddie Reed
- 1981Big Jim and the Figaro ClubNarrator (voice)
- 1980FlickersArnie Cole
- 1979Turning Year TalesSelf – Narrator
- 1978Pennies from HeavenArthur Parker
- 1978An Audience with...Self
- 1977Three Piece Suite
- 1976The CrezzDet. Sgt. Marble
- 1975Saturday Night LiveCaptain Kidd / Self
- 1974Thick as ThievesGeorge Dobbs
- 1973ThrillerSammy Draper
- 1973Sir Yellow
- 1972Crown CourtFreddy Dean
- 1972Van der ValkJohnny Palmer
- 1972VillainsCharles 'Knocker' Grindley
- 1972New Scotland YardEddie Wharton
- 1971Film '72Self
- 1970Play for TodayWoodbine
- 1970KateHeavy
- 1969The Main ChanceWorkman
- 1967OmnibusSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Bob Hoskins been in?
Bob Hoskins is best known for Tales from the Crypt, Frasier, Saturday Night Live and Neverland.
When was Bob Hoskins born?
Bob Hoskins was born on October 26, 1942. (Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK)
How old is Bob Hoskins?
Bob Hoskins died on April 29, 2014 at the age of 71.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·