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When was John Hurt born?

January 22nd, 1940. Hurt was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.

What is John Hurt's middle name?

Vincent.

Which famous outsider did John Hurt play in the tv movie 'The Naked Civil Servant'?

Quentin Crisp. The film is the life and times of Quentin Crisp, an outrageous and flamboyant homosexual, coming of age and growing into old age in conservative London.

Which Roman Emperor did John Hurt play in the mini series 'I Claudius'?

Caligula. Derek Jacobi played Claudius. In this history of the Roman Empire, as viewed by one of its Emperors.

John Hurt played Max the Englishman in which 1978 movie?

'Midnight Express'. 'Midnight Express' was directed by Alan Parker, and it also starred Brad Davis and Randy Quaid.

In which science fiction classic did John Hurt play Kane?

'Alien'. 'Alien' starred Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, and was directed by Ridley Scott.

John Hurt gave a memorable performance as another John in the film 'The Elephant Man'. What John did he play?

John Merrick. 'The Elephant Man', described the life of a horribly disfigured Victorian man (Merrick), and the compassion shown to him by an eminent London doctor. The movie was directed by David Lynch.

In 1984 John Hurt played Winston Smith in the movie version of what famous author's classic novel?

George Orwell. George Orwell's terrifying vision of the future, '1984' came to the screen in that year.

What is the name of the zany 'Star Wars' take off in which John Hurt played John Hurt?

'Space Balls'. 1987's 'Space Balls' was directed by Mel Brooks.

John Hurt starred as Giles De'Ath in which 1997 movie, directed by Richard Kwietniowski?

'Love and Death on Long Island'. 'Love and Death on Long Island' details the adventures of a widower who falls for the charms of a high school jock(Jason Priestley).