Bob Hoskins
English actor (1942–2014)
Robert William Hoskins was 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 in the 1978 BBC Television serial Pennies from Heaven. He subsequently played acclaimed lead roles in the films The Long Good Friday (1980), Mona Lisa (1986), Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Mermaids (1990), TwentyFourSeven (1997), Felicia's Journey (1999), Noriega: God's Favorite (2000), Last Orders (2001), The Good Pope: Pope John XXIII (2003) and Ruby Blue (2008).
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 4 films (1976–1991) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 2 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Hook | Films Incorporated | 135 mi | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1982 | The Cotton Club | 2482 Sutter | 121 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1980 | The Long Good Friday | John Mackenzie | ||||
| 1976 | Inserts | Film and General Productions, Ltd | 117 min | Color | sound |