John Hurt

To celebrate both the birth and passing of the legendary character actor, we count down five of his essential roles.

With over 200 screen credits, the actor leaves having touched us all.

Jim Jarmusch makes what could be the best vampire movie ever. 

Brilliant! (I have absolutely no idea what's going on.)

Nothing makes a film look important like aged Europeans.

They're on a train! In the snow! But it looks good!