William Hurt

William McChord Hurt (March 20, 1950 – March 13, 2022) was an American stage, film and television actor, trained at the Juilliard School, Manhattan, New York, USA. For his leading role in the feature film "Kiss of the Spider Woman", he received an Academy Award in 1986, followed by 3 more nominations for roles in the movies "Children of a Lesser God", "Broadcast News", and "A History of Violence".... more

First Magazine Covers

1981

1986

1987

1988

Breakthrough Years

1980

Altered States was his film debut in a leading role, earning a Golden Globe nomination.

1981

Following Altered States, Body Heat established him as a prominent leading man, celebrated for intensity.