Bob Hoskins: Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Mona Lisa Actor Dies at 71
April 29, 2014
Bob Hoskins was an English actor. Born on October 26, 1942, in Bury St Edmunds, England, he worked at various jobs before acting.
He was nominated for an Academy Award for Mona Lisa (1986) and starred in The Long Good Friday, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Hook. He also played Mr. Smee in Hook and Mussolini in a TV movie.
He retired in 2012 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Hoskins died of pneumonia in London on April 29, 2014, at age 71.
Achievements: Oscar nomination for Mona Lisa, Golden Globe winner.
Birth: October 26, 1942 - Bury St Edmunds, England.
Profession: Actor.
Interesting Facts: He was a plumber and a window cleaner before acting.