William M. Hurt (born March 20, 1950) is an Academy Award-winning American actor.
Graduate of Tufts University, 1972. Also studied at Juilliard.
His ex-wife, Heidi, is the daughter of Skitch Henderson.
He lived with Sandra Jennings from 1981-84. They had a son.
(2004) Lives in Oregon with his two sons, Willie and Sam from his marriage to Heidi Henderson.
Attended Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.
Turned down a role in Jurassic Park (1993).
He is the stepson of Henry Luce III, son of "Time" magazine founder Henry Luce and writer Clare Boothe Luce.
Recipient of the first Spencer Tracy Award in 1988 for outstanding screen performances.
He is an avid private pilot with taildragger experience.
Turned down lead role in Misery (1990)
Speaks French fluently.
Has a daughter, Jeanne, with Sandrine Bonnaire.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1985 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for David Rabe's Hurlyburly.
On May 25, 2005, he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts by Tufts University.
Godfather of actress Meghan Glennon.
Lived with Children of a Lesser God (1986) actress Marlee Matlin for some years in the 80's.
Made his stage debut in "Henry V" in 1977 for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Is the uncle of Oliver Hurt.
