William McCord Hurt was an American actor recognized for his work on stage and screen.
He has won many prestigious awards including the Academy Awards, the British Academy Film Awards, and the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award.
Hurt’s acting journey began in the 1970s after studying at the Juilliard School.
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- Full name: William McCord Hurt
- Stage name: William Hurt
- Date of birth: March 20, 1950
- Age: 71
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.88 m
- Parents: Alfred McCord, injured, Claire Isabel, injured
- Siblings: James Hurt, Ken O’Sullivan
- Spouse: Heidi Henderson, Mary Beth Hurt
- Children: Jennie Bonelle Hurt, Alexander Devon Hurt, William Hurt, Samuel Hurt
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $8 million
early life
William Hurt was born on March 20, 1950 in Washington, D.C. His mother, Claire Isabel, worked for Time Inc., and his father, Alfred McCord, worked for the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department.
He has two brothers and has lived with his father in several places, including Lahore, Mogadishu and Khartoum.
After his parents divorced, his mother married Henry Luce III, the son of publisher Henry Luce, in 1960.
educate
Hurt attended Middlesex School, where he served as vice president of the drama club and starred in several school plays.
After graduating in 1968, his yearbook indicated that he could pursue a Broadway career.
He initially studied theology at Tufts University, but ultimately chose acting, and attended the Juilliard School’s fifth division of the drama department from 1972 to 1976.
Profession
After completing his studies, he began his acting career, first performing off-Broadway and on regional stages.
Hurt made his film debut in 1978 with the science fiction film “Change state.” He soon received praise for his authentic and intense performances in films such as “body temperature” (1981), Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) and Children of a Lesser God (1986)and won the Oscar for Best Actor for this film.
Hurt continued to star in a string of films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including Broadcast News (1987), The Accidental Tourist (1988), and “Artificial Intelligence” (2001).
He has also starred in independent films such as Smoke (1995) and Little Voice (1998).
In the early 21st century, Hurt began to transition into acting roles, appearing in a number of superhero films, such as The Hulk (2008) and Captain America: Civil War (2016).
He also starred in TV series such as Damages (2007-2012) and Humans (2015).
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personal life
William Hurt, a famous American actor, had a very private and complicated personal life. He was married twice: first to Mary Beth Hurt from 1971 to 1982, and second to Heidi Henderson from 1989 to 1993.
He has four children: one with Sandra Jennings, two with Heidi Henderson, and one with French actress Sandrine Bonnaire.
Hurt has also been romantically linked to actress Marlee Matlin and several other celebrities. There have been reports of legal troubles and allegations of domestic violence surrounding his relationship with Sandra Jennings, but Hurt’s representatives have denied those allegations.
He owns a private jet and has lived in France for a while, speaking fluent French. He keeps a low profile about his personal life.
Hurt died on March 13, 2022 at the age of 71. He was a revered actor known for his impactful and memorable performances, leaving behind a lasting legacy.
Filmography
- Altered States (1980)
- Body Heat (1981)
- Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)
- Son of God (1986)
- Broadcast News (1987)
- Late career (1990s-2020s)
- The Accidental Tourist (1988)
- Smog (1995)
- Artificial Intelligence (2001)
- A History of Violence (2005)
- The Spy (2006)
- Into the Wild (2007)
- The Incredible Hulk (2008)
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: End Game (2019)
- Black Widow (2021)
net worth
At the time of his death, American actor and producer William Hurt had a net worth of $8 million.
