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Bob Hoskins was an acclaimed English actor known for his intense yet sensitive portrayals of tough guy characters. He had a successful film career spanning over four decades, with standout roles in movies like The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Hoskins also directed a few films and received numerous awards for his acting talents.
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Robert William Hoskinswas an English actor and film director. Known for his intense but sensitive portrayals of “tough guy” characters, he began his career on stage before making his screen breakthrough playing Arthur Parker on the 1978 BBC Television serial Pennies from Heaven. He subsequently played acclaimed lead roles in the films The Long Good Fridayand Rainbow (1996).
He received the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival, the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for his role in Mona Lisa. Hoskins won a Canadian Genie Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Felicia’s Journey. In 2009, he won an International Emmy Award for Best Actor for his appearance on the BBC One drama The Street. Hoskins retired from acting in 2012 owing to Parkinson’s disease after being diagnosed the previous year. He died in April 2014 from pneumonia.
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Bob Hoskins is best known for his acclaimed roles in films like The Long Good Friday (1980), Mona Lisa (1986), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), and Mermaids (1990).
Bob Hoskins was known for his intense yet sensitive portrayals of ,tough guy, characters in his films.
Bob Hoskins won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival, the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for his role in Mona Lisa. He also won a Canadian Genie Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Felicia’s Journey and an International Emmy Award for Best Actor for his appearance on the BBC One drama The Street.
Bob Hoskins retired from acting in 2012 due to Parkinson’s disease, which he had been diagnosed with the previous year.
In addition to his lead roles, Bob Hoskins had supporting roles in films such as Pink Floyd – The Wall, The Honorary Consul, The Cotton Club, Brazil, Hook, Nixon, Enemy at the Gates, Maid in Manhattan, Mrs Henderson Presents, A Christmas Carol, Made in Dagenham, and Snow White and the Huntsman.
Yes, Bob Hoskins directed two feature films: The Raggedy Rawney (1988) and Rainbow (1996).
Bob Hoskins’ screen breakthrough came when he played the role of Arthur Parker in the 1978 BBC Television serial Pennies from Heaven.