Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins in Rogue Pictures' Unleashed - 2005

Biography

Born 10/26/1942

A barrel-chested, stage-trained, Cockney actor, Bob Hoskins first won international attention as a sheet-music salesman prone to fantasy in the Dennis Potter-scripted British TV series "Pennies from Heaven" (1978). After spending part of his youth traveling and holding a variety of odd jobs—like...
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Awards

  • In 2005, received National Board of Review Award for Best Ensemble
  • In 2001, received National Board of Review Award for Best Acting by an Ensemble
  • In 1997, received European Film Award for Best Actor

Highlights

  • In 2008, Co-starred in the science fiction film "Doomsday"
  • In 2006, Played MGM studio executive Eddie Mannix in "Hollywoodland"
  • In 2005, Co-starred (also produced) in "Mrs. Henderson Presents" directed by Stephen Frears; earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor

Family & Companions

  • Robert Hoskins: father (Described in the London Times, March 26, 1998 as "a communist and an atheist")
  • Alex Hoskins: son (Mother, Jane Livesey)

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