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Bob Hoskins was born on October 26, 1942 in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom and was credited as a television actor, film actor and film director. Bob Hoskins died on April 29, 2014, aged 71. Listed accolades include Donostia Award (2002), European Film Award for Best Actor (1997) and BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Notable works include Brazil, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Hook.
My Take
Bob Hoskins remains, to me, one of cinema's great character actors, that rare performer who could fill a small frame with enormous presence. He played tough guys, but always laced them with tenderness and a flicker of sorrow, which is why his work in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Brazil, and Hook still lands so hard. He never coasted on charm alone; he earned his BAFTA and European Film Award the hard way. Losing him in 2014 felt like losing a familiar friend. I will always admire actors who, like him, make the supporting role feel like the heart of the picture.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Hoskins
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・ホスキンス
- Reading
- ぼぶ・ほすきんす
- Born
- October 26, 1942 – April 29, 2014
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Horse
- Origin
- Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / film director / screenwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Donostia Award
- 1997 European Film Award for Best Actor
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Brazil | — | |
| Notable work | Who Framed Roger Rabbit | — | |
| Notable work | Hook | — | |
| Notable work | Enemy at the Gates | — | |
| Notable work | Unleashed | — | |
| Notable work | A Christmas Carol | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%20Hoskins
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9C%E3%83%96%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9B%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q211283
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Hoskins born?
Born October 26, 1942.
When did Bob Hoskins die?
Died April 29, 2014, aged 71.
Where was Bob Hoskins from?
Bob Hoskins was from Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom.
What did Bob Hoskins do?
Bob Hoskins worked as television actor, film actor, actor, film director, screenwriter.
What was Bob Hoskins known for?
Notable works include Brazil, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Hook.
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