Bob Hoskins
Bob Hoskins | |
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.jpg) Hoskins during the filming of Ruby Blue in 2007 | |
| Born | Robert William Hoskins 26 October 1942 |
| Died | 29 April 2014 (aged 71) London, England |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Resting place | Highgate Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1969–2012 |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Livesey (1967-1978; divorced) Linda Banwell (m. 1982-2014; his death) |
| Children | 4 |
Robert William Hoskins (26 October 1942 – 29 April 2014) was a British actor. He was born in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and raised in Finsbury Park, London.
Hoskins' movies include: The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. He won a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award for his role as George in Mona Lisa.
He was also awarded a doctorate degree (degree in acting) at the graduation ceremony of Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England.
On 8 August 2012, Hoskins said he had retired, having being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in late 2011. He died of pneumonia on the morning of 29 April 2014 in London.
Filmography
References
- ↑ Bob Hoskins to retire after Parkinson's diagnosis
- ↑ "Twitter / BBCBreaking: Actor Bob Hoskins has died". Twitter.com. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
Other websites
Media related to Bob Hoskins at Wikimedia Commons
- Bob Hoskins on IMDb
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