Who was John Hurt?

John Hurt was an English actor.

Having appeared in numerous movies and television series in a wide variety of roles, he was described as one of Britain’s finest actors.

People mostly know him for his role as Richard Rich in the film ‘A Man for All Seasons.

Additionally, he also played Mr. Braddock in the Stephen Frears drama ‘The Hit’.

John Hurt’s Early Life, Childhood, and Education

Hurt was born as John Vincent Hurt in Chesterfield on January 22, 1940.

He was born to parents Phyllis and Arnold Herbert Hurt.

His mother was an engineer and his father was a mathematician.

He had developed a keen interest in acting since his childhood years after he joined the Anglican St Michael’s Preparatory School in Otford. He was of British nationality.

Furthermore, he belonged to the English ethnic background.

Talking about his education, Hurt attended the Anglican St Michael’s Preparatory School.

Additionally, he later joined Grimsby Art School. Eventually, he won a scholarship that allowed him to study for an Art Teacher’s Diploma at Saint Martin’s School of Art in London.

Furthermore, he also trained at RADA for two years.