Born in Washington, D.C.
William McChord Hurt was born.
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.
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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William McChord Hurt was born.
Acted in an off-Broadway production of William Shakespeare's Henry V.
Acted in Lanford Wilson's Fifth of July.
Made his film debut in Ken Russell's science-fiction feature Altered States.
Nominated for Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year for Altered States.
Starred in the film Body Heat.
Acted in an off-Broadway production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Starred in the film The Big Chill.
Made his Broadway debut in David Rabe's Hurlyburly.
Nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for Hurlyburly.
Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for Children of a Lesser God.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for Broadcast News.
Starred in the film The Accidental Tourist.
Starred in the film Alice.
Starred in the film One True Thing.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for A History of Violence.
Starred in the film Syriana.
Starred in the film Mr. Brooks.
Starred in the film Into the Wild.
Began portraying Thaddeus Ross in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Damages.
Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Too Big to Fail.
Acted in the legal drama series Goliath (2016-2021).
Acted in the thriller series Condor (2018-2020).
Final appearance as Thaddeus Ross in Black Widow.
William Hurt passed away.
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