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The Miracle Maker -- Brought to you in state-of-the-art 3D animation, the voices of an all-star cast (Ralph Fiennes, Julie Christie, William Hurt and Ian Holm) bring an aspiring perspective to the greatest story ever told- the life of Jesus Christ.
The Yellow Handkerchief -- A clip from the movie The Yellow Handkerchief
Vantage Point -- Interview: William Hurt "On talking to President Clinton about the role"
The Incredible Hulk -- Liv Tyler, William Hurt and Tim Roth discuss their explosive roles in the new action-packed epic film, The Incredible Hulk. The film is set to be released June 13, 2008
Robin Hood -- Robin Hood: Official Super Bowl Spot

Overview

Contact:
View agent and publicist contact info on IMDbPro.
Mini Biography:
Twenty years ago, William Hurt seemed destined for a career as a screen legend... See more »
Trivia:
Went to the Middlesex School; graduated 10 years before Steve Carell. See more »
STARmeter: ?
Down 15% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 12 wins & 15 nominations See more »

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: In DevelopmentActor, Producer, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Late Bloomers (2011) (pre-production) .... Adam
  2. Shadows (2010) (post-production) .... Warren Mills
  3. The River Why (2010) (post-production) .... H2O
  4. Robin Hood (2010) (completed) .... William Marshall

  5. "Moby Dick" (2010) TV series .... Captain Ahab

  6. "Damages" .... Daniel Purcell (13 episodes, 2009)
        - Trust Me (2009) TV episode .... Daniel Purcell
        - Look What He Dug Up This Time (2009) TV episode .... Daniel Purcell
        - London. Of Course (2009) TV episode .... Daniel Purcell
        - Uh Oh, Out Come the Skeletons (2009) TV episode .... Daniel Purcell
        - You Got Your Prom Date Pregnant (2009) TV episode (credit only) .... Daniel Purcell
          (8 more)
  7. The Countess (2009) .... Gyorgy Thurzo
  8. Endgame (2009) .... Professor Will Esterhuyse
  9. The Incredible Hulk (2008) (VG) (voice) .... Gen. Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross
  10. The Incredible Hulk (2008) .... Gen. 'Thunderbolt' Ross
  11. Vantage Point (2008) .... President Ashton
  12. The Yellow Handkerchief (2008) .... Brett Hanson
    ... aka "Yellow Handkerchief" - Japan (English title)
  13. Noise (2007/II) .... Mayor Schneer
  14. Into the Wild (2007) .... Walt McCandless
  15. Mr. Brooks (2007) .... Marshall
  16. The Good Shepherd (2006) .... Philip Allen
  17. Beautiful Ohio (2006) .... Simon Messerman
  18. "Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King" .... Jason Renshaw (1 episode, 2006)
        - Battleground (2006) TV episode .... Jason Renshaw
  19. The Legend of Sasquatch (2006) (voice) .... John Davis
  20. Syriana (2005) .... Stan
  21. Neverwas (2005) .... Dr. Peter Reed
  22. Hunt for Justice (2005) (TV) .... General Mortimer
  23. A History of Violence (2005) .... Richie Cusack
  24. The King (2005) .... David
  25. "Frankenstein" (2004) TV mini-series .... Professor Waldman
  26. The Village (2004) .... Edward Walker
    ... aka "Grey" - Philippines (English title) (review title)
    ... aka "M. Night Shyamalan's The Village" - USA (promotional title)
  27. The Blue Butterfly (2004) .... Alan Osborne
  28. Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story (2002) (TV) .... Robert P. Hanssen
  29. Tuck Everlasting (2002) .... Angus Tuck
  30. Au plus près du paradis (2002) .... Matt
    ... aka "Nearest to Heaven" - International (English title)
  31. "The King of Queens" .... Dr. Taber (1 episode, 2002)
        - Shrink Wrap (2002) TV episode .... Dr. Taber
  32. Changing Lanes (2002) .... Doyle's Sponsor
  33. "Rivière-des-Jérémie" (2001) TV series .... G. Adam Davidson aka Gad
  34. Rare Birds (2001) .... Dave
  35. Artificial Intelligence: AI (2001) .... Prof. Hobby
    ... aka "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" - USA (poster title)
  36. Varian's War (2001) (TV) .... Varian Fry
  37. The Flamingo Rising (2001) (TV) .... Turner Knight
  38. "Dune" .... Duke Leto Atreides (3 episodes, 2000)
    ... aka "Frank Herbert's Dune" - USA (complete title)
        - Episode #1.3 (2000) TV episode .... Duke Leto Atreides
        - Episode #1.2 (2000) TV episode .... Duke Leto Atreides
        - Episode #1.1 (2000) TV episode .... Duke Leto Atreides
  39. Contaminated Man (2000) .... David R. Whitman
  40. The Miracle Maker (2000) (voice) .... Jairus
  41. The Simian Line (2000) .... Edward

  42. Do Not Disturb (1999) .... Walter Richmond
    ... aka "Silent Witness" - USA (video title)
  43. Sunshine (1999) .... Andor Knorr
  44. The Big Brass Ring (1999) .... William Blake Pellarin
  45. The 4th Floor (1999) .... Greg Harrison
  46. One True Thing (1998) .... George Gulden
  47. Lost in Space (1998) .... Prof. John Robinson
    ... aka "LS" - USA (promotional abbreviation)
  48. The Proposition (1998) .... Arthur Barret
  49. Dark City (1998) .... Inspector Frank Bumstead
  50. Loved (1997) .... K.D. Dietrickson
  51. Michael (1996) .... Frank Quinlan
  52. Un divan à New York (1996) .... Henry Harriston
    ... aka "A Couch in New York" - USA (alternative title)
  53. Jane Eyre (1996) .... Rochester
    ... aka "Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre" - USA (complete title)
  54. Smoke (1995) .... Paul Benjamin
  55. Second Best (1994) .... Graham Holt
  56. Trial by Jury (1994) .... Tommy Vesey
  57. Ispoved neznakomtsu (1994) .... The stranger
  58. Mr. Wonderful (1993) .... Tom
  59. La peste (1992) .... Doctor Bernard Rieux
    ... aka "The Plague" - USA
  60. Bis ans Ende der Welt (1991) .... Sam Farber, alias Trevor McPhee
    ... aka "Until the End of the World" - UK, USA
  61. The Doctor (1991) .... Dr. Jack MacKee
  62. "American Masters" .... Narrator (1 episode, 1991)
        - A. Einstein: How I See the World (1991) TV episode .... Narrator
  63. Alice (1990) .... Doug Tate
  64. Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School (1990) (voice) .... Steve Mills
  65. I Love You to Death (1990) .... Harlan James

  66. The Accidental Tourist (1988) .... Macon Leary
  67. A Time of Destiny (1988) .... Martin Larraneta
  68. Broadcast News (1987) .... Tom Grunick
  69. Children of a Lesser God (1986) .... James Leeds
  70. Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) .... Luis Molina
  71. Gorky Park (1983) .... Arkady Renko
  72. The Big Chill (1983) .... Nick Carlton
  73. A Midsummer Night's Dream (1982) (TV) .... Oberon
  74. All the Way Home (1981) (TV) .... Jay Follet
  75. Body Heat (1981) .... Ned Racine
  76. Eyewitness (1981) .... Daryll Deever
  77. Altered States (1980) .... Eddie Jessup

  78. Verna: USO Girl (1978) (TV) .... Walter
  79. "The Best of Families" (1977) TV mini-series .... James Lathrop
  80. "Kojak" .... Jake (2 episodes, 1977)
        - Kojak's Day: Part 2 (1977) TV episode .... Jake
        - Kojak's Days: Part 1 (1977) TV episode .... Jake
Producer:
  1. The Legend of Sasquatch (2006) (co-producer)
Self:
  1. "Tavis Smiley" .... Himself (1 episode, 2010)
        - Episode dated 19 February 2010 (2010) TV episode .... Himself
  2. The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2010) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

  3. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Himself / ... (3 episodes, 2006-2008)
    ... aka "E.T." - USA (informal title)
    ... aka "This Week in Entertainment" - USA (weekend title)
        - Episode dated 30 December 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 29 June 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 29 June 2006 (2006) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Himself/John Renshaw
  4. The Making of 'The Incredible Hulk' (2008) (V) .... Himself
  5. "Today" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka "NBC News Today" - USA (promotional title)
    ... aka "The Today Show" - USA (alternative title)
        - Episode dated 8 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  6. Tangled Web: Making Kiss of the Spider Woman (2008) (V) .... Himself
  7. "HBO First Look" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2005-2008)
        - The Incredible Hulk (2008) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Good Shepherd (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - A History of Violence (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  8. Into the Wild: The Story, the Characters (2008) (V) .... Himself
  9. De Niro: A Self Portrait (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  10. Too Commercial for Cannes (2006) .... Himself
  11. Acts of Violence (2006) (V) .... Himself
  12. The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  13. "Corazón de..." .... Himself (2 episodes, 2005)
        - Episode dated 21 November 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 22 September 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  14. "Comme au cinéma" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 17 May 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  15. Inside 'The Village': A Movie Special (2004) (TV) .... Himself

  16. The 53rd Annual Tony Awards (1999) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  17. The Big Chill: A Reunion (1999) (V) .... Himself
  18. Lost in Space Forever (1998) (TV) (also archive footage) .... Himself
  19. Lee Marvin: A Personal Portrait by John Boorman (1998) (TV) (also archive footage) .... Himself/Arkady Renko
  20. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Episode dated 31 March 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  21. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1996)
        - Episode dated 16 December 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Himself
  22. Mondani a mondhatatlant: Elie Wiesel üzenete (1996) (voice) .... Narrator
  23. The Secrets of Dick Smith (1991) (TV) .... Himself (Discussing Altered States)
  24. The 21st BAFTA Awards (1990) (TV) .... Himself

  25. "Saturday Night Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 1989)
    ... aka "NBC's Saturday Night" - USA (complete title)
    ... aka "SNL" - USA (informal title)
    ... aka "SNL 25" - USA (alternative title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night" - USA (first season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live '80" - USA (sixth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 15" - USA (fifteenth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 20" - USA (twentieth season title)
    ... aka "Saturday Night Live 25" - USA (twentiefifth season title)
        - Glenn Close/Gipsy Kings (1989) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
  26. The 41st Annual Tony Awards (1987) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  27. The 59th Annual Academy Awards (1987) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role & Presenter: Best Actress in a Leading Role
  28. The 58th Annual Academy Awards (1986) (TV) .... Himself - Best Actor Winner
  29. The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985) (TV) .... Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Film Editing & Best Visual Effects
  30. The Making of 'Gorky Park' (1983) (TV) .... Himself
  31. The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982) (TV) .... Himself - Co-presenter: Best Original Score
Archive Footage:
  1. Premio Donostia a Ian McKellen (2009) (TV) (uncredited) .... Dr. Peter Reed
  2. Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  3. Cámara negra. Teatro Victoria Eugenia (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  4. "Días de cine"
        - Episode dated 31 May 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Ned Racine/Nick Carlton/Macom Leary
  5. "Corazón de..."
        - Episode dated 19 July 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Ned Racine
  6. Premio Donostia a Willem Dafoe (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  7. It's Like Life (2004) (V) .... Macon Leary/Ned Racine
  8. Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) (V) (uncredited) .... Ned Racine
  9. Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years (2000) (TV) .... Tom Grunick
  10. ... y otras mujeres de armas tomar (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  11. Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992) (V) .... Himself
  12. The 61st Annual Academy Awards (1989) (TV) .... Macon Leary
  13. The 60th Annual Academy Awards (1988) (TV) .... Tom Grunick
  14. Especial Oscars 86 (1987) (TV) .... James Leeds


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Other Works:
Narrates the audio book "Hearts in Atlantis" by Stephen King. See more »
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4 Interviews | 7 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos See more »
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