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. 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). 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 Hurt died peacefully, among family, his son said. In 2018 the actor revealed he had terminal prostate cancer. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In 2008, Heard was asked about his career and he replied, I guess I went from being a young leading man to being just kind of a hack actor. ", "If a director tells me to make the audience think or feel a certain thing, I am instantaneously in revolt," Hurt said. For Hurt and Matlin, their romance was off-screen, as well but it wasn't Hurt's first experience with his private life finding notoriety. ", 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. 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). (Rich Fury/Invision/AP . William also received a Tony nomination for his work on Broadway in the 1985 dark comedy Hurlyburly, which references Shakespeares Macbeth. That almost bland exterior in the opening scenes is what sets up the later emotional explosions, especially in movies like Altered States and Body Heat., When Hurt goes over the top, he appears to have started from a quieter place, and so he seems to have traveled a greater distance than a Mickey Rourke or a Robert De Niro. Please enter valid email address to continue. He will be greatly missed., Rip #WilliamHurt, Jennifer Tilly wrote via Twitter alongside a poster for the movie Do Not Disturb. Hurt played a speech teacher. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt has died. After this run of particularly prominent roles in the 1980s, Hurt began to appear more frequently in supporting roles. They had two children together. And I know we have both grown. Heard won Obie Awards for his performances in Othello and Split in 197980. 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. Photo: 20th Century Fox/Everett Collection. He was 71. 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,". [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". He was 71. Heard appeared at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in 1977 in a series of new plays. He studied at the Juilliard School and began acting on stage in the 1970s. As Oscar Wilde's ageless anti-hero, Hatfield received widespread acclaim for his dark good looks as much as for his acting ability. 2023 Cable News Network. In the iconic film, William starred opposite Raul Julia and Sonia Braga in the drama, set in dictatorship-era Brazil. He will be greatly missed. William Hurt passed away from natural causes. Yeah, you bump up against other people, but you have to learn a craft, technique. He was 71. 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. In Lawrence Kasdan's 1981 steamy neo noir "Body Heat," Hurt starred alongside Kathleen Turner as a lawyer coaxed into murder. With his passing, William leaves behind four children: Will Hurt, 31, Samuel Hurt, 32, Alexander Devon Hurt, 39, and Jeanne Bonnaire-Hurt, 28. Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of Broadcast News, Body Heat and The Big Chill, has died. I wish Marlee and her family nothing but good. Legal Statement. Working with him on Broadcast News was amazing. 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. Legal Statement. I had the privilege of directing him in The Village. The film, and Williams portrayal of Luis, were widely lauded, and William also won a BAFTA award for his performance. Except that I could have played some bigger parts. [22][23], Hurt was married to Mary Beth Hurt (ne Supinger) from 1971 to 1982,[24] and to Heidi Henderson from 1989 to 1993. During his childhood, Hurt was the Vice President of the Drama Club at Middlesex School in Massachusetts. Sometimes Im still confused about it.". 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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I'll Scream Later. 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]. Albert Brooks wrote, R.I.P. He made his film debut in the 1980 sci-fi, Altered States. As reported by Variety, Hurt passed away at the age of 71 on March 13 of natural causes, confirmed by his friend, Gerry Byrne. William Hurt. In 1957, he appeared in Beyond This Place, directed by Sidney Lumet. [12], On May 24, 2010, Heard married, lastly, Lana Pritchard in Los Angeles. [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. 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. 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. John Heard (actor) 33 languages John Heard Jr. [1] (March 7, 1946 - July 21, 2017) was an American actor. A native of New York, Hatfield came to England to study acting at the Chekhov Theatre Studio in Devonshire. [9] Heard was arrested in 1991 and charged with third-degree assault for allegedly slapping Leo. 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]. Discovery Company. Born in 1950, his celebrated career spanned decades and won him. He received his fourth Oscar nomination for his small but potent role in David Cronenberg's 2005 thriller "A History of Violence. Saddened to hear of the passing of actor William Hurt, tweeted Star Trek star George Takei. The star continued his work on stage, also earning his first Tony Award nomination in 1985. In 2009, Hurt was nominated for an Emmy Award for playing scientist Daniel Purcell on the second season of FXs Damages, and received another nomination two years later for portraying former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson in Curtis Hansons HBO telefilm Too Big to Fail., He also was famous for his roles in movies such as Body Heat and Gorky Park., More recently, Hurt appeared as Marvel Comics character General Thaddeus Ross in The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame and Black Widow., Born in Washington, DC, Hurt attended Tufts University and eventually the Juilliard School. Updated 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. There's 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. John Heard Jr.[1] (March 7, 1946 July 21, 2017) was an American actor. He studied at the Juilliard School and began acting on stage in the 1970s. 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. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. Often, Hurt suggested that his fabled run in the '80s was the outlier to what defined him as an actor. ", Albert Brooks, his "Broadcast News" co-star, was among those responding to Hurt's passing. William was nominated for best supporting actor for his role in the tense crime thriller, starring alongside Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris, and Maria Bello. He also developed a reputation for not always being an easy collaborator. William Rukard Hurd Hatfield (December 7, 1917 December 26, 1998) was an American actor. Click to Subscribe to Get Our Free HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter, Allison Holker Snuggles Up To Kids Maddox, 7, & Zaia, 3, Nearly 3 Months After Twitchs Tragic Death, Ariana Madix Hangs With Pal Kristen Doute Amid Tom Sandoval & Raquel Leviss Cheating Drama, Tom Sizemore Dead: Acclaimed Actor Dies At 61 After Brain Aneurysm, Ozzy & Sharon Osbournes Grandkids: Meet Their Grandchildren, Beautiful Nature-Inspired Baby Names Used By Celebrity Parents, Did Vanderpump Rules Tom Cheated on Ariana With Raquel? I have agreed to something the whole piece says. [26], Hurt was a private pilot and owner of a Beechcraft Bonanza. William Hurt poses for a picture during the 2016 Television Critics Association summer press tour. [11], By his marriage to Sharon Heard, he had two children, Annika Rose and Maxwell John. 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. 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 Hurd is known for Dragonfly (1976). ", In her 2009 memoir, Matlin detailed physical abuse and drug abuse during their relationship. The New Yorker called him "notoriously temperamental." On Sunday, March 13, 2022, William Hurt passed away aged 71. 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 won an Oscar in 1985 for the film Kiss of the Spider Woman. His performance opposite newcomer Kathleen Turner in Lawrence Kasdan's neo-noir film Body Heat (1981) elevated Hurt to stardom. In the comedy-drama film Heaven Help Us (aka, Catholic Boys, 1985), Heard played a monk named Brother Timothy. Key points: William Hurt's family said he died of natural causes. 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. Hurt also starred as Thaddeus Ross in various Marvel films. He died. "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. 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,". The duo develop a complicated, and eventually romantic, relationship while struggling to survive the mental and spiritual toll of prison. "Acting is a very intimate and private thing," Hurt told The New York Times in 1983. A New York court ruled in Hurt's favor, but the actor continued to have a strained relationship with fame. Hurt shared son Will as well as son Samuel, 32, with Heidi Henderson. Deadline first reported Hurts death. William Hurt Hurt signin autographs at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival Born William McChord Hurt 20 Mairch 1950(1950-03-20) Washington, D.C., Unitit States Dee'd 13 Mairch 2022 (aged 71) Eddication Tufts Varsity Juilliard Schuil Thrift Actor, voice Actor Years active 1977-present Hauf-marrae(s) Mary Beth Hurt(1971-1982) Heidi Henderson (1989-1992) Other later film roles included Into the Wild (2007), Mr. Brooks (2007),[18] Vantage Point (2008), The Yellow Handkerchief (2008), and Robin Hood (2010). Hurt had four children: one with Sandra Jennings; two with Henderson; and one with French actress, film director, and screenwriter Sandrine Bonnaire. 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. She maintained the historic Irish country home exactly as it was at the time of Hatfield's death. The house was sold in late 2006, and the entire contents of the Hurd Hatfield Collection were sold at an auction on the premises by Country House Antique & Fine Art Auction in March 2007. 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 McChord Hurt [1] [2] (March 20, 1950 - March 13, 2022) was an American actor. William Hurt died on March 13, 2022, at age 71, just a week short of his 72nd birthday. Back in the 1980s, at one point William received three consecutive Oscar nominations in a row, starting with a win for Kiss of The Spider Woman. Some of his notable roles include performances in Dark City (1998), Lost in Space (1998), Sunshine (1999), A.I. [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]. William Hurt passed away from natural causes. Only Jack Nicholson is his equal at seeming utterly ordinary.. March 13, 2022 1:40pm. 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. Hurt's son, Will, said in a statement that Hurt died Sunday of natural causes. Related: 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. Hurt played a speech teacher. "Acting is a very intimate and private thing," Hurt told The New York Times in 1983. In 2003, he was inducted into the Gonzaga College High School Theatre Hall of Fame. [25], In 1981, while he was still married, Hurt and Jennings began a relationship in Saratoga Springs, New York. [7], "Hurd Hatfield, 80, an Actor Known for Dorian Gray Role", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hurd_Hatfield&oldid=1142277902, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 14:33. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. 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He was 71. Hes starred Off-Broadway in classic Shakespeare productions like Henry V, Richard II, andA Midsummer Nights Dream. RIP, Mark Ruffalo said. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, star of Kiss of the Spider Woman and Body Heat, has died aged 71. Hurt received Best Supporting Actor accolades for the role from the Los Angeles Film Critics circle and the New York Film Critics Circle.Hurt spent the early years of his career on the stage between drama school, summer stock, regional repertory and off-Broadway, appearing in more than fifty productions including "Henry V", "5th of July", "Hamlet", "Uncle Vanya", "Richard II", "Hurlyburly" (for which he was nominated for a Tony Award), "My Life" (winning an Obie Award for Best Actor), "A Midsummer's Night's Dream" and "Good". His long-time close friend and colleague Maggie Williams was heir of both Ballinterry House and his collection. appreciated. From 2005 to 2006, Heard played the role of Governor Frank Tancredi in Prison Break. Hurt was first married to Mary Beth Hurt from 1971 to 1982. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt has died, aged 71. After initially pursuing theology at Tufts University, William switched to acting in the 1970s. 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, the actors son William said in a statement. Actor. 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, the family said in a statement obtained by Variety. 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.. 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. Gerry Byrne,. Decades later William would receive a fourth nomination for his role in David Cronenbergs acclaimed film noir A History Of Violence. [2] Early life [ edit] From 1971 until 1982, William Hurt was married to a woman named Mary Beth. He appeared in 2018s Avengers: Infinity War and 2019s Avengers: Endgame before his final appearance in last years Black Widow. He will be greatly missed. [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. The New York court held that the relationship between Hurt and Jennings did not qualify as a common-law marriage under South Carolina law and found in Hurt's favor that no marriage existed. Hurt began his career in stage productions. 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. The family requests privacy at this time.. ", 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. Gerry Byrne, Hurts friend, confirmed news of the actors death to CNN. The couple divorced seven months later. Heard featured in a television production of The Scarlet Letter (1979) as Arthur Dimmesdale. He received his college education. Marlee and Williams relationship was far from perfect, and Marlee even accused him of assault in her 2010 memoirIll Scream Later. He was educated at Columbia University, then moved to London, England, where he studied drama and began acting in theatre. He said Hurt died peacefully, among family. He cut back on performing in the 1970s. [7], Hurt attended the Middlesex School, where he was vice-president of the Dramatics Club and had the lead role in several school plays. [1] [2] He possessed what was described as the "most distinctive voice in . 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.. RIP.. William Hurt, the Oscar-winning US actor whose roles ranged from acclaimed 1980s dramas to Marvel films, has died at the age of 71, US media say. (Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers, 1984) alongside future Home Alone co-star Daniel Stern and in The Trip to Bountiful (1985). I didnt want to be isolated. 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. [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. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Im a very private man, and I have the right to be. While he was married, he began a relationship with Sandra Jennings, whose pregnancy with their son precipitated Hurt's divorce from Mary Beth Hurt. William further pursued further training at the infamous Julliard School in Manhattan, graduating from the Drama Division in 1976. Actor William Hurt is seen in Beverly Hills, Calif, in August 2016. [33], In May 2018, it was announced that Hurt had terminal prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones. Of course, I did and do apologize for any pain I caused. He co-starred with Bette Midler in Beaches (also 1988). [3], In the 1970s, Heard appeared on the stage and in television and film. The only other actors to have three consecutive Best Actor nods are Paul Muni, Spencer Tracy, Gregory Peck, Marlon Brando, Richard Burton, Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson and Russell Crowe, according to the Hollywood Reporter. I dropped the ball, as my father would say. NEW YORKWilliam Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. His later character roles include A.I. Actor William Hurt attends the "Winter's Tale" world premiere at Ziegfeld Theater on February 11, 2014 in New York City. I was a little bit of an arrogant jerk. His first major film role was in the science-fiction film Altered States (1980), where his performance as an obsessed scientist gained him wide recognition.