Bob Hoskins

Date of Birth: October 26, 1942

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Date of Death: April 29, 2014

Biography

Robert William Hoskins, better known as Bob Hoskins, was a celebrated English actor known for his versatile roles in film and television. Born on October 26, 1942, in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, Hoskins was raised in a working-class family. He left school at the age of 15 and worked a series of odd jobs before accidentally stumbling into acting. His breakthrough came in the 1980 BBC television series “Pennies from Heaven,” which led to his critically acclaimed role in the 1986 film “Mona Lisa,” earning him a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award nomination. Hoskins became widely known to international audiences for his role as Eddie Valiant in the 1988 film “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” where he seamlessly blended live-action with animation. Other notable films in his career include “The Long Good Friday,” “Hook,” “Mermaids,” and “The Super Mario Bros.” Known for his Cockney accent and robust physical presence, Hoskins brought a unique intensity and authenticity to his roles. He retired from acting in 2012 following a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and passed away on April 29, 2014, due to pneumonia.

5 Interesting Facts about Bob Hoskins

1. Bob Hoskins did not initially intend to become an actor; he accompanied a friend to an audition and ended up landing a role himself.

2. He was awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his role in “Mona Lisa” (1986).

3. Despite his tough on-screen persona, Hoskins was known for his gentle and kind nature off-screen.

4. Hoskins was a talented linguist and could speak several languages, including French and Italian.

5. He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1998 for his services to drama.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Bob Hoskins

1. “Acting is the best job in the world. You get to tell people you’re an actor and they think you’re smart.”

2. “My life has taken me down several different paths. Not all of them were happy, but they were all mine.”

3. “I’ve got a lot of love in my life. I’ve got four great kids. I love my job. I love my wife. I don’t know what else I could ask for.”

4. “It’s your life, live it your way.”

5. “Family is the most important thing in the world.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Bob Hoskins achieved a net worth of approximately $3 million.

Children

Bob Hoskins had four children: two children, Alex and Sarah, from his first marriage to Jane Livesey, and two children, Rosa and Jack, from his second marriage to Linda Banwell.