In Memoriam: John Hurt's top ten most iconic roles

7. The Elephant Man (1980)

Almost unrecognizable under layers of prosthetics, Hurt captures the struggle of John Merrick, the “elephant man." In the true story adapted for film, Hurt portrays the man who was shunned for his facial disfigurement. Hurt was nominated for an Academy Award for best actor and won a BAFTA.

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