John Hurt
| Born | January 22, 1940 |
| Hometown | Chesterfield, England |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Anwen Rees-Myers, Joan Dalton, Donna Peacock, Annette Robertson |
| Children | Sasha John Vincent Hurt, Nick Hurt |
| Parents | Arnould Herbert Hurt, Phyllis Massey |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Leading Actor | Nominated | |
| 1991 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor in a Supporting Role | The Field (1990 film) | Nominated |
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | The Elephant Man (film) | Nominated |
| 1981 | Academy Award | Actor in a Leading Role | The Elephant Man (film) | Nominated |
| 1980 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor | The Elephant Man (film) | Winner |
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