Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Stage actor, Screenwriter, Character actor, Actor, Comedian
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouses
Jane Livesey, Linda Banwell
Children
4 children
Education
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier B -- 63,449 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 44 years (1975-2019)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 32
Michael Caine →
Year context
Born in 1942 -- Battle of Midway; Manhattan Project begins; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1942 →
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Cultural Uplift
52
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (1)
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BAFTA Film Awards
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Biography
Robert William "Bob" Hoskins, Jr. (October 26, 1942 – April 29, 2014) was an English actor, known for playing Cockney rough diamonds, psychopaths and gangsters, in films such as The Long Good Friday (1980), and Mona Lisa (1986), and lighter roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) and Hook (1991).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Bob Hoskins?
Bob Hoskins was born on and passed away on at the age of 71.
Where was Bob Hoskins born?
Bob Hoskins was born in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Bob Hoskins been in?
Bob Hoskins has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include An Accidental Studio (2019), Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), Outside Bet (2012), Neverland (2011), Will (2011).
What is Bob Hoskins known for?
Bob Hoskins is primarily known as an actor. Robert William "Bob" Hoskins, Jr. (October 26, 1942 – April 29, 2014) was an English actor, known for playing Cockney rough diamonds, psychopaths and gangsters,…
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