TV Shows - John Hurt
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 03, 2025. John Hurt has appeared in 2 television series with data.
#164Doctor Whoas The Doctor • 1 episode • #164 most popular showDoctor Who is a British sci-fi TV series revolving around a time-traveling extraterrestrial called the ‘Doctor’. Using a TARDIS, he traverses time and space to combat foes, assist civilizations, and correct wrongs, often with human companions.
#1,277Who Do You Think You Are?as Self • 1 episode • #1,277 most popular showWho Do You Think You Are? is a genealogy documentary series that explores the family histories of well-known individuals. Each episode follows a celebrity as they embark on a journey to uncover their ancestry and discover surprising and sometimes heartwarming stories. Through expert research, historical records, and DNA analysis, the show reveals the hidden secrets and connections that shape the celebrities' identities and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of their ancestors. Who Do You Think You Are? offers a captivating and informative exploration of personal history and genealogical detective work.
Movies - John Hurt
Sorted by online popularity. John Hurt has appeared in 49 movies with data.
#68Alienas Kane • #68 most popular movieAlien is a classic 1979 science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott. It tells the story of the crew of the Nostromo spaceship who encounter a deadly extraterrestrial creature.
#189Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stoneas Mr. Ollivander • #189 most popular movieHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a 2001 fantasy film based on the novel by J.K. Rowling. It follows the story of Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical abilities and begins his education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
#254V for Vendettaas Chancellor Adam Sutler • #254 most popular movieV for Vendetta is a 2006 dystopian political action film centered on a masked freedom fighter named V, who wages war against a fascist regime in a future UK. Alongside a young woman, Evey Hammond, he fights to liberate the citizens through disruptive acts of rebellion.
#550Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2as Ollivander • #550 most popular movieHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is a 2011 fantasy film directed by David Yates, serving as the conclusive chapter in the Harry Potter film series. It follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they strive to defeat the dark wizard Voldemort by uncovering and eliminating his Horcruxes, leading to a climactic showdown.
#689Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1as Ollivander • #689 most popular movieHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 is a 2010 fantasy film directed by David Yates. It is the first of two cinematic parts based on the 2007 novel Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling. The story follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they set out to find and destroy the Horcruxes, crucial to ending Lord Voldemort's quest for immortality.
#866Spaceballsas Kane • #866 most popular movieSpaceballs is a 1987 American space opera parody film co-written, produced, and directed by Mel Brooks. It satirizes various sci-fi films and franchises including Star Wars, Star Trek, and others.
#946Tinker Tailor Soldier Spyas Control • #946 most popular movieTinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a 2011 British Cold War spy thriller film directed by Tomas Alfredson. It follows George Smiley, a retired intelligence officer, as he is tasked with identifying a Soviet double agent within the British secret service.
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#1,088Perfume: The Story of a Murdereras Narrator (voice) • #1,088 most popular moviePerfume: The Story of a Murderer is a 2006 period psychological thriller film directed by Tom Tykwer, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Patrick Süskind. The film follows Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an olfactory genius, as he embarks on a homicidal quest for the perfect scent.
#1,111Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skullas Harold Oxley • #1,111 most popular movieIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a 2008 American action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and the fourth installment in the Indiana Jones franchise. Set during the Cold War, the film follows Indiana Jones as he is coerced to search for a crystal skull with supernatural powers, while also trying to rescue his colleague Professor Oxley from the Soviets.
#1,116Melancholiaas Dexter • #1,116 most popular movieMelancholia is a 2011 apocalyptic psychological drama thriller art film directed by Lars von Trier. Starring Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg, the story follows two sisters whose relationship is tested by the impending collision of a rogue planet with Earth.
#1,252Heaven's Gateas Billy Irvine • #1,252 most popular movieHeaven's Gate is a 1980 American epic Western film that follows Sheriff James Averill in Wyoming as he navigates a conflict between European immigrants and wealthy land barons.
#1,562Dogvilleas Narrator (voice) • #1,562 most popular movieDogville is a 2003 avant-garde drama film directed by Lars von Trier, featuring an ensemble cast including Nicole Kidman and Lauren Bacall. The story revolves around Grace Mulligan, a woman seeking refuge in the small mountain town of Dogville, Colorado, in exchange for labor, while hiding from mobsters.
#1,837New York, I Love Youas Bellhop (segment "Shekhar Kapur") • #1,837 most popular movieNew York, I Love You is a 2008 American romantic comedy-drama anthology film consisting of eleven short films, each by a different director. The stories are set in various neighborhoods of New York City and revolve around the theme of love.
#1,866Hellboy II: The Golden Armyas Trevor Bruttenholm • #1,866 most popular movieHellboy II: The Golden Army is a 2008 American superhero film based on the Dark Horse Comics character created by Mike Mignola. It is a sequel to Hellboy (2004) and follows Hellboy, Liz, and Abe as they confront an underworld elven prince's plan to unleash a powerful army of killing machines to reclaim Earth for magical creatures.
#1,872The Black Cauldronas The Horned King (voice) • #1,872 most popular movieThe Black Cauldron is a 1985 American animated dark fantasy adventure film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It follows the journey of Taran, a young assistant pigkeeper, as he sets out to rescue an oracular pig kidnapped by the wicked Horned King.
#1,926Immortalsas Old Zeus • #1,926 most popular movieImmortals is a 2011 American fantasy action film directed by Tarsem Singh Dhandwar. It stars Henry Cavill, Stephen Dorff, Luke Evans, John Hurt, Isabel Lucas, Kellan Lutz, Freida Pinto, Joseph Morgan, Daniel Sharman, and Mickey Rourke. The film revolves around Theseus, a mortal chosen by Zeus to lead the battle against King Hyperion, who seeks a devastating weapon.
#2,183Only Lovers Left Aliveas Christopher Marlowe • #2,183 most popular movieOnly Lovers Left Alive is a 2013 fantasy comedy-drama film about the enduring romance between two vampires, featuring a depressed musician reuniting with his lover in Detroit and facing challenges from her unpredictable younger sister.
#2,303Dead Manas John Scholfield • #2,303 most popular movie
#2,394The Skeleton Keyas Ben Devereaux • #2,394 most popular movieThe Skeleton Key is a 2005 American supernatural horror film set in a New Orleans plantation home. The plot revolves around a hospice nurse who becomes embroiled in a mysterious and dark history of the house.
#2,976Rob Royas John Graham • #2,976 most popular movieRob Roy is a 1995 American historical biographical drama film depicting the life of Scottish clan chief Rob Roy MacGregor in the 18th century.
#3,378Thumbelinaas Mr. Mole (voice) • #3,378 most popular movieThumbelina is a 1994 animated musical fantasy film based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale. It follows Thumbelina, a tiny girl born from a flower, who embarks on a journey to reunite with her fairy prince after being kidnapped by Ms. Toad.
#3,698History of the World: Part Ias Jesus - The Roman Empire • #3,698 most popular movieHistory of the World, Part I is a 1981 American comedy film that humorously depicts various historical events such as the Roman Empire, the French Revolution, and the Spanish Inquisition.
#3,734The Plague Dogsas Snitter (voice) • #3,734 most popular movieThe Plague Dogs is an animated adventure drama film based on the novel by Richard Adams, focusing on two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, who flee from an animal research laboratory in Great Britain.
#4,025Captain Corelli's Mandolinas Dr. Iannis • #4,025 most popular movieCaptain Corelli's Mandolin is a 2001 war film directed by John Madden, based on the 1994 novel Captain Corelli's Mandolin. The story unfolds on the tranquil island of Cephalonia during World War II, where a Greek fisherman's fiancée falls in love with the Italian commander after he leaves to fight with the Greek army.
#4,043Outlanderas Rothgar • #4,043 most popular movieOutlander is a 2008 action film that combines elements of science fiction and Viking lore. The story follows a humanoid alien who crash-lands on Earth during the Viking era, bringing a deadly alien predator with him. To combat the creature, he must collaborate with the Vikings, blending his advanced technology with their weaponry.
#4,203Valiantas Felix (voice) • #4,203 most popular movieValiant is a 2005 computer-animated comedy film based on the true stories of war pigeons that assisted soldiers in World War II. The story follows Valiant, a woodland pigeon aspiring to be a hero, as he enlists in the Royal Homing Pigeon Service during the war.
#4,390The Tigger Movieas Narrator (voice) • #4,390 most popular movieThe Tigger Movie is a 2000 animated musical comedy-drama film featuring Pooh's friend Tigger as the main protagonist searching for his family tree and other Tiggers like himself.
#4,545Scandalas Stephen Ward • #4,545 most popular movieScandal is a 1989 British historical drama film based on the Profumo affair, directed by Michael Caton-Jones. It stars Joanne Whalley as Christine Keeler and John Hurt as Stephen Ward, central figures in the scandal.
#4,600The Osterman Weekendas Lawrence Fassett • #4,600 most popular movieThe Osterman Weekend is a 1983 American suspense thriller film involving a CIA conspiracy during a weekend gathering in the countryside.
#4,637Even Cowgirls Get the Bluesas The Countess • #4,637 most popular movieEven Cowgirls Get the Blues is a 1993 American romantic comedy-drama western film based on Tom Robbins' novel. The story follows Sissy Hankshaw, a hitchhiker with enormous thumbs, as she embarks on adventures that lead her to a beauty ranch in California.
#4,91310 Rillington Placeas Timothy Evans • #4,913 most popular movie10 Rillington Place is a 1971 British crime film that portrays the chilling story of serial killer John Christie and the tragic miscarriage of justice with Timothy Evans.
#5,019Frankenstein Unboundas Dr. Joe Buchanan / Narrator (voice) • #5,019 most popular movie
#5,031Wild Billas Charley Prince • #5,031 most popular movieWild Bill is a 1995 American acid Western film depicting the last days of the renowned lawman Wild Bill Hickok, directed by Walter Hill and starring Jeff Bridges.
#5,079The Elephant Manas John Merrick • #5,079 most popular movieThe Elephant Man is a biographical drama film depicting the life of severely deformed Joseph Merrick, known as 'John Merrick' in the movie, living in London during the late 19th century.
#5,240White Mischiefas Gilbert Colville • #5,240 most popular movieWhite Mischief is a British drama film set in 1940s Kenya, depicting the scandalous events of the Happy Valley murder case involving an aristocratic love triangle.
#5,535King Ralphas Lord Percival Graves • #5,535 most popular movieKing Ralph is a 1991 American comedy film about an American man who unexpectedly becomes the King of the United Kingdom and must adapt to royal life.
#6,000Owning Mahownyas Victor Foss • #6,000 most popular movieOwning Mahowny is a 2003 Canadian film based on the true story of Dan Mahowny, a bank employee who embezzled over $10 million to fuel his gambling addiction.
#6,155The Hitas Braddock • #6,155 most popular movieThe Hit is a 1984 British road crime film directed by Stephen Frears, starring John Hurt, Terence Stamp, Laura del Sol, and Tim Roth. The title music features Eric Clapton and Roger Waters, with soundtrack music by Paco de Lucia.
#6,340The Limits of Controlas Guitar • #6,340 most popular movieThe Limits of Control is a 2009 American film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch, featuring Isaach de Bankolé as a solitary assassin carrying out a covert mission in Spain.
#6,510Ariaas The Actor • #6,510 most popular movieAria is a 1987 British anthology film consisting of ten short films by different directors, each showcasing visual accompaniment to operatic arias in Italian, French, or German.
#6,517Lost Soulsas Father Lareaux • #6,517 most popular movieLost Souls is a 2000 American apocalyptic supernatural horror film directed by Janusz Kamiński. The plot revolves around a devout Catholic woman who decodes ciphers and becomes convinced that a successful writer has been chosen by Satan to become the antichrist.
#6,582Recountas Warren Christopher • #6,582 most popular movieRecount is a 2008 political drama television film that depicts the controversial Florida vote recount during the 2000 United States presidential election. It focuses on the intricacies of the recount process and the legal battles that ensued, bringing to light the significance of a few crucial votes in the state of Florida.
#6,61344 Inch Chestas Old Man Peanut • #6,613 most popular movie44 Inch Chest is a 2009 British crime comedy-drama film about a man named Colin who, devastated by his wife's infidelity, seeks revenge with the help of his friends.
#6,660Night Crossingas Peter Strelzyk • #6,660 most popular movieNight Crossing is a 1982 thriller drama film based on the true story of two families attempting to escape from East Germany to West Germany during the Inner German border-era.
#6,946From the Hipas Douglas Benoit • #6,946 most popular movieFrom the Hip is a 1987 American courtroom comedy-drama film directed by Bob Clark, featuring Judd Nelson as apprentice lawyer Robin Weathers.
#7,056Waking Sleeping Beautyas The Horned King (voice) (archive footage) • #7,056 most popular movieWaking Sleeping Beauty is a 2009 American documentary film that chronicles the tumultuous period from 1984 to 1994, known as the Disney Renaissance. Directed by Disney film producer Don Hahn and narrated by animator Don Hahn, the documentary relies on archival interviews, press kit footage, and personal videos to capture the resurgence of Walt Disney Feature Animation.
#7,660Partnersas Kerwin • #7,660 most popular moviePartners is a 1982 American gay-themed buddy comedy film directed by James Burrows, featuring Ryan O'Neal as a heterosexual police officer who goes undercover with a gay police clerk to solve a murder mystery.
#8,308Second Bestas Uncle Turpin • #8,308 most popular movieSecond Best is a 1994 English drama film that portrays the challenging bond between a British postal officer and his adopted son.
John Hurt Biography
Sir John Vincent Hurt (22 January 1940 – 25 January 2017) was an English actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. With a career spanning over five decades, Hurt was regarded as one of Britain's finest actors. He gained prominence for his role as Richard Rich in the film A Man for All Seasons (1966) and won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for The Naked Civil Servant (1975). He portrayed Caligula in the BBC TV series I, Claudius (1976) and received Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in Midnight Express (1978) and Best Actor in The Elephant Man (1980). Other notable films include Alien (1979), 1984 (1984), and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001). Hurt was honored with the BAFTA Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award in 2012 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015 for his contributions to drama.
