William Hurt

William Hurt: Biography in Details

Who is William Hurt?

William Hurt is an American actor. His birth name is William McChord Hurt.

Eventually, he made his film debut in 1980 as a troubled scientist in Ken Russell’s science-fiction feature Altered States.

In fact, he subsequently played a leading role, as a lawyer who succumbs to the temptations of Kathleen Turner, in the neo-noir Body Heat (1981).

Likewise, he also played another leading role, Arkady Renko, in Gorky Park (1983).

Who are the parents of William Hurt?

William Hurt was born in Washington, D.C., the United States on March 20, 1950, to parents Alfred McChord Hurt and Claire Isabel Hurt.

He belongs to American nationality and mixed (English- German- Scottish- Irish) ethnicity.

Her birth sign is Pisces. Talking about his education, firstly, he attended Middlesex School.

Then, William Hurt attended Tufts University. Lastly, he attended  Juilliard School.

William Hurt: Professional Career

Talking about his profession, William Hurt began his career in stage productions, only later acting in films.

Eventually, from 1977 to 1989, he was also a member of the acting company at Circle Repertory Company.

In 1979, he also played Hamlet under the direction of Marshall W. Mason opposite Lindsay Crouse and Beatrice Straight.

Whereas his performance with Richard Crenna, Ted Danson, and newcomer Kathleen Turner in Lawrence Kasdan’s neo-noir classic Body Heat elevated.

Besides that, he also appeared in the thriller Gorky Park opposite Lee Marvin.

Additionally, William Hurt also played a mysterious government operative in Stephen Gaghan’s ensemble drama about the politics of big oil, Syria.

Similarly, in 2007, Marvel Studios announced Hurt would portray the Hulk character General “Thunderbolt” Ross in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk alongside Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, and Tim Roth.

Therefore, he reprised his role in Captain America: Civil War (2016) and Avengers: Infinity War (2018).

Besides that, he also appeared in Sean Penn’s film Into the Wild, the true story of Christopher McCandless.

Whereas, William Hurt also appeared as President Henry Ashton in the 2008 action-thriller Vantage Point.

Additionally, he also played Mr. Brooks’s alter ego in Mr. Brooks starring Kevin Costner.

In 2009, William Hurt also became a series regular on the FX series Damages playing a corporate whistleblower opposite Glenn Close and Marcia Gay Harden.

Likewise, in the 2009 Sundance film The Yellow Handkerchief (2010) by Samuel Goldwyn Films he was in the Thailand-based 2011 thriller Hellgate alongside Cary Elwes and Paula Taylor, directed by John Penney.

Likewise, in 2010, William Hurt also played United States Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson in the HBO film Too Big to Fail, an adaptation of Andrew Ross Sorkin’s book.

Therefore, William Hurt also starred as Captain Ahab in the 2011 television adaptation of Herman Melville’s novel Moby-Dick.

Achievements and Awards

Talking about his lifetime achievements and awards, William Hurt won the Oscar Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985).

Likewise, he won the Austin Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor for A History of Violence (2005).

William Hurt won the Silver Berlin Bear Award for Outstanding Artistic Contribution for The Good Shepherd (2006).

Besides that, he won the Golden Horse Award for Best Foreign Actor for The Accidental Tourist (1988). 

William Hurt: Salary and Net Worth

There is no information regarding his salary. William Hurt net’s worth is around $8 million as of 2023.

William Hurt: Rumors and Controversy

There was a rumor that he was expecting a baby. Currently, there are no rumors or controversies regarding his professional and personal life.

He is far from rumors and controversy.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight

William Hurt has a height of 6 feet 2 inches.

In addition, he weighs is 91Kg. His hair color is blonde and his eye color is blue.

Is William Hurt active on social media?

Talking about his social media, William Hurt is not active on social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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