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William Hurt

Oscar Winners

26,292

days lived

71

age at death

Born
March 20, 1950
Died
March 13, 2022 (aged 71)
Zodiac
♓︎Pisces·tiger 🐅
Updated Jan 2026

Before Fame

Hurt studied at the Juilliard School before beginning his acting career. He appeared in several stage productions, including off-Broadway performances of Shakespeare's Henry V and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Trivia

Hurt was nominated for an Oscar three years in a row (1985-1987). He was known for his intense preparation and dedication to his roles. Hurt often played complex and morally ambiguous characters.

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Aries♈︎

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Water

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