John Hurt Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Hurt.

John Hurt (1940-2017) was a respected British actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and stage. Born in Chesterfield, England, Hurt began his career on stage before transitioning to screen, captivating audiences with his powerful and memorable portrayals. Notable roles include John Merrick in "The Elephant Man" (1980), Winston Smith in "1984" (1984), and Kane in "Alien" (1979). Throughout his more than five-decade-long career, Hurt received numerous accolades, including two Academy Award nominations and a Golden Globe win. His talent and contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of acting.

We're all just passing time and occupy our chair very briefl

We're all just passing time and occupy our chair very briefly.

John Hurt


Nudes are the greatest to paint. Everything you can find in

Nudes are the greatest to paint. Everything you can find in a landscape or a still life or anything else is there: darkness and light, character dimension, texture. I painted heads too, of course.

John Hurt

Life Character Light

I turn up in Los Angeles every now and then, so I can get so

I turn up in Los Angeles every now and then, so I can get some big money films in order to finance my smaller money films.

John Hurt

Finance