Hatfield was born in New York City[3] to William Henry Hatfield (died 1954), an attorney who served as deputy attorney general for New York, and his wife, Adele (ne McGuire). The decadence, the hints of bisexuality and so on, made me a leper! 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. [37][38], Matlin, Marlee. [14][15] His cause of death was confirmed by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's office. William Hurt died on March 13, 2022, at age 71, just a week short of his 72nd birthday. [5], He appeared frequently on television and received an Emmy Award nomination for the Hallmark Hall of Fame videotaped play The Invincible Mr. Disraeli (1963). Known for his performances on stage and screen, he received various awards including an Academy Award, BAFTA Award and Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor. Hurt was first married to actor Mary Beth Hurt from 1971 to 1982. 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. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt whose classic good looks and erudite persona made him one of the most recognizable male leads in the 1980s died Sunday, his family said. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. The actor suffered from prostate cancer that spread to the bone in 2018. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. The film, and Williams portrayal of Luis, were widely lauded, and William also won a BAFTA award for his performance. He purchased the structure to save it from demolition and he spent 24 years restoring and renovating it. For radio, Hurt read Paul Theroux's "The Grand Railway Bazaar", for the BBC Radio Four and "The Shipping News" by Annie Proulx. On Sunday, March 13, 2022, William Hurt passed away aged 71. He graduated in 1968 and his yearbook predicted, "you might even see him on Broadway." He was then nominated for Children of a Lesser God in 1986, and Broadcast News in 1987. Fellow iconic actors Christopher Reeve and Robin Williams, who passed away in 2004 and 2014, respectively. I think I could have done more with my career than I did, and I sort of got sidetracked. "I am very proud to be an actor," Hurt said, accepting the award. Hurt's various television projects included the FX legal drama Damages, which earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Hurt played a speech teacher. So sad to hear this news. Hurt's son, Will, said in a statement that Hurt died Sunday of natural causes. He has recorded "The Polar Express", "The Boy Who Drew Cats", "The Sun Also Rises" and narrated the documentaries, "Searching for America: The Odyssey of John Dos Passos", "Einstein-How I See the World" and the English narration of Elie Wiesel's "To Speak the Unspeakable", a documentary directed and produced by Pierre Marmiesse. Thanks for contacting us. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! In 1986's "Children of a Lesser God," it was his co-star, Marlee Matlin, who took the Oscar for her performance as a deaf custodian at a school for the deaf. In a long-running career, Hurt was four times nominated for an Academy Award, winning for 1985's "Kiss of the Spider Woman." In September 2010, Hurt 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. His later character roles include A.I. After leaving Juilliard, Hurt took to the stage professionally in the 1970s. In the iconic film, William starred opposite Raul Julia and Sonia Braga in the drama, set in dictatorship-era Brazil. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, star of Kiss of the Spider Woman and Body Heat, has died aged 71. He was a brilliant actor., The Village director M. Night Shyamalan tweeted, Im so sad to hear of the passing of William Hurt. [13], Heard died from cardiac arrest due to atherosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease on July 21, 2017, at the age of 71. "[32], In a 2022 essay for Variety, author Donna Kaz wrote about dating Hurt in their twenties, from 1977 to 1980. Hatfield's other television credits include three guest appearances on Murder, She Wrote opposite his Picture of Dorian Gray costar Angela Lansbury, who had become a lifelong friend, and who had a home in County Cork. In some ways, it was antithetical to what I was aiming at. [11], By his marriage to Sharon Heard, he had two children, Annika Rose and Maxwell John. Often, Hurt suggested that his fabled run in the '80s was the outlier to what defined him as an actor. Director David Lynch described him as "simply the greatest actor in the world". In 1988, Hurt was awarded the first Spencer Tracy Award from UCLA. [12], On May 24, 2010, Heard married, lastly, Lana Pritchard in Los Angeles. Hurt seemed to . [6] His parents divorced and, in 1960, his mother married Henry Luce III (19252005), a son of publisher Henry Luce. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. [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. [9] Heard was arrested in 1991 and charged with third-degree assault for allegedly slapping Leo. A great loss to the world. One of the military personnel present when Bruce Banner first transforms into The Hulk, William played the begrudgingly heroic general in five Marvel films, including The Incredible Hulk,Captain America: Civil War,Avengers: Infinity War,Avengers: Endgame. In the comedy-drama film Heaven Help Us (aka, Catholic Boys, 1985), Heard played a monk named Brother Timothy. During this time he also starred in The Big Chill (1983), The Accidental Tourist (1988), Alice (1990), and One True Thing (1998). Heard won Obie Awards for his performances in Othello and Split in 197980. Hatfield's film career began to lose momentum very quickly in the 1950s, and he returned to the stage. He co-starred with Bette Midler in Beaches (also 1988). Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, known for his leading dramatic roles on both the stage and screen, has died at the age of 71. After initially pursuing theology at Tufts University, William switched to acting in the 1970s. William hasnt limited his refined acting talents to the screen and is also an acclaimed stage actor. Market data provided by Factset. William Hurt poses for a picture during the 2016 Television Critics Association summer press tour. Will Smith, byname of Willard Carroll Smith, Jr., (born September 25, 1968, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American actor and musician whose charisma and quick wit helped him transition from rap music to a successful career in acting. [3], In the 1970s, Heard appeared on the stage and in television and film. I never said that because I was an actor you can have my privacy, you can steal my soul. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. In 1983's "The Big Chill," again with Kasdan, Hurt played the Vietnam War veteran Nick Carlton, one of a group of college pals who gather for their friend's funeral. [1], Hatfield was a Democrat, supporting Adlai Stevenson's campaign during the 1952 presidential election. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game, Celebrity Deaths in 2022: Stars Weve Lost, Oscar 2022 Nominations: See the Complete List, Marvel Moms and Dads! 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. [34] He died from complications of the disease at home in Portland, Oregon, on March 13, 2022, at age 71. What was his cause of death? 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.. 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. ", First published on March 13, 2022 / 7:14 PM. After this run of particularly prominent roles in the 1980s, Hurt began to appear more frequently in supporting roles. Leslie William Nielsen was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and raised in Tulita (formerly Fort Norman), Northwest Territories. Ross returned as the new Secretary of State in 2016s Captain America: Civil War. Join our commenting forum. Born William Rukard Hurd Hatfield, his father was an attorney who once served as deputy attorney general for the state of New York. He said Hurt died peacefully, among family. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Deadline first reported Hurt's death. He died peacefully, among family, of natural causes. A New York court ruled in Hurt's favor, but the actor continued to have a strained relationship with fame. 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. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. R.I.P. ", In her 2009 memoir, Matlin detailed physical and emotional abuse during their relationship. So sad he is no longer with us. While he was married, he began a relationship with Sandra Jennings, whose pregnancy with their son precipitated Hurt's divorce from Mary Beth Hurt. His later movies included King David (1985) and Her Alibi (1989). In 1982, he played the lover of Nastassja Kinski, one of the main characters, in the remake of Cat People. As reported by Variety, Hurt passed away at the age of 71 on March 13 of natural causes, confirmed by his friend, Gerry Byrne. Hollywood Life During his childhood, Hurt was the Vice President of the Drama Club at Middlesex School in Massachusetts. 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. She maintained the historic Irish country home exactly as it was at the time of Hatfield's death. Jennings became pregnant in the spring of 1982, which led to Hurt's divorce from Mary Beth, after which Hurt and Jennings relocated to South Carolina, a state that recognized non-ceremonial common-law marriages. Actor | Airplane! Born in 1950, his celebrated career spanned decades and won him Oscar, Tony, and Golden Globe nominations in the process. Heard also had roles on The Sopranos as the troubled corrupt detective Vin Makazian for which he received an Emmy nomination as outstanding guest actor; as well as Mr. Detrolio, father of Finn Detrolio, one of Meadows' boyfriends, and later on Battlestar Galactica as Commander Barry Garner. (Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers, 1984) alongside future Home Alone co-star Daniel Stern and in The Trip to Bountiful (1985). Hurt revived his career and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Richie Cusack in David Cronenbergs 2005 film A History of Violence, despite only appearing for a few minutes of screen time. The family requests privacy at this time. Learn more about Williams long and illustrious career, here. Hurt, who starred in hit flicks from The Big Chill to Broadcast News and Children of a Lesser God, was 71. [15] Hurt reprised his role in four additional Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films: Captain America: Civil War (2016),[16] Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Black Widow (2021).[17]. He will be greatly missed. When I came to Hollywood, I was pretty much a stage actor, and I expected everybody to be quiet. Having started in New York theater, Hurt then returned to the stage to star on Broadway in David Rabe's "Hurlyburly," for which he was nominated for a Tony. Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of "Broadcast News," "Body Heat" and "The Big Chill," has died. His interest ran so deep that on his deathbed, a Russian Orthodox priest attended him and officiated at his funeral. [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". [22][23], Hurt was married to Mary Beth Hurt (ne Supinger) from 1971 to 1982,[24] and to Heidi Henderson from 1989 to 1993. [8], In 1987, he had a son, John Matthew Heard, with actress and former girlfriend Melissa Leo. We've received your submission. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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,". He starred with Samuel L. Jackson in 1997's One Eight Seven and was featured in the 2000 miniseries Perfect Murder, Perfect Town. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, He made his film debut in the 1980 sci-fi, Altered States. He also developed a reputation for not always being an easy collaborator. "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. [35][36] Many paid tribute to Hurt including Ben Stiller, Russell Crowe, John Goodman, Patton Oswalt, Albert Brooks, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jonathan Frakes, Mark Ruffalo, and Topher Grace. "Success is isolating," he told The Telegraph in 2004. The Big Chill performer certainly didnt slow down his acting career in later years. William Hurt. In 1983s "The Big Chill," again with Kasdan, Hurt played the brooding Vietnam War veteran Nick Carlton, one of a group of college pals who gather for their friends funeral. He appeared in a number of successful films, including Heart Beat (1980), Cutter's Way (1981), Cat People (1982), Beaches (1988), and Deceived (1991). (Rich Fury/Invision/AP . After his screen debut in 1980's Paddy Chayefsky-scripted "Altered States" as a psychopathologist studying schizophrenia and experimenting with sensory deprivation, Hurt quickly emerged as a mainstay of the '80s. In 1979, Hurt played Hamlet under the direction of Marshall W. Mason opposite Lindsay Crouse and Beatrice Straight. 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". Throughout his lengthy career, Hurt appeared in a number of major television shows and movies, including: A History of Violence (2005), The Village (2004), and Robin Hood (2010). Williams long career has seen him nominated for multiple Academy Awards, and evening bringing home a win for 1985s Kiss Of The Spider Woman. Hurt also starred as Thaddeus Ross in various Marvel films. He was 71. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Actor William Hurt attends the "Winter's Tale" world premiere at Ziegfeld Theater on February 11, 2014 in New York City. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Yeah, you bump up against other people, but you have to learn a craft, technique. Oscar-winning actor William Hurt, who appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross, dies at the age of 71. "The art of acting requires as much solitude as the art of writing. Hurt's son, Will, said in a statement that Hurt died Sunday of natural causes. However, the actor was ambivalent about the role and his performance. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Personal Quotes (27) I'm still not comfortable with all this. ", CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER, FILE - Actor William Hurt plays with his dog, Lucy, in Riverside Park in New York on Oct. 10, 2013. Hurt, however, continued to defend his approach, telling The Los Angeles Times in 1994 that "I give more by solving the truth than by pandering to expectations and facile hopes. [citation needed]. In 1990 Heard starred in the philosophical film Mindwalk, in which three characters from different sociopolitical and cultural backgrounds express their opinions on the human experience, and around the same time, he was in Awakenings alongside Robert De Niro and Robin Williams, starred in Deceived (1991), with Goldie Hawn, playing Jack Saunders, and had a supporting role in Gladiator (1992), with Cuba Gooding Jr. 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