JOHN HURT

The prominent English actor John Hurt had a career that spanned over 50 decades. His might remember him best for the film, Midnight Express—the movie which led to him gaining international recognition. He also appeared in the sci-fi film Alien, and other movies, like Hellboy, Indiana Jones, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, V for Vendetta, and in the Harry Potter films, where he portrayed Mr. Ollivander.

He was knighted and honored in 2015 with the Lifetime Achievement BAFTA Award for his contributions to the entertainment industry. According to director David Lynch, John deserves the credit for being the best actor in the world. His distinct voice also results in the success of several films like Lord of the Rings, Dogville, and Watership Down. He continued working in the movie Darker Hour despite the serious health issue he already had then. He passed away on January 25, 2017; three days post his 77th birthday.