John Hurt

John Hurt: 10 key performances from Alien to Doctor Who

John Hur was a brilliant and versatile actor who made memorable film appearances over five decades. Here we look at ten of the best

Andrew Pulver
Saturday 28 January 2017 10.06 GMT

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Hurt’s first major film role was as the hapless Timothy Evans, executed for murders committed by his neighbour John Christie. Richard Attenborough, as Christie, set a world standard for creepiness, but Hurt excelled as the pathetic, wronged Evans.