Obituary of Hurd Hatfield

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Hurd Hatfield

William Rukard Hurd Hatfield (born December 7, 1917 in New York City, New York) was a film actor who was best known for playing characters of narcissistic men and for his title role in the 1945 horror drama film, “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” Hurd died on December 26, 1998 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died at age 81.

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Hurd Hatfield Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hatfield, Hurd
    • Common Name: Hurd Hatfield
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: December 07, 1917
    • Age: 81 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Active Years: 1941-1991
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Crimson
    • Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    Hurd's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: William Rukard Hurd Hatfield
    • Father: William Henry Hatfield (1864-1954)
    • Mother: Adele Hatfield
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 26 1998 at age 81
  • Place: Rathcormac, Ireland
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on December 7th Born in 1917 Born in New York Died in 1998 Died at age 81 Died from Heart Attack

Hurd's Notable Roles:

  • The Picture of Dorian Gray

Quotable Quotes:

"Hurd Hatfield maintained a good, relatively youthful appearance well into his seventies."

"Hurd Hatfield's life was characterized by a remarkable career in the entertainment industry and his death left a void in the hearts of those who were touched by his talent and kind spirit. (V)"

"Hurd Hatfield had a successful professional acting career known for his iconic role as Dorian Gray in the 1945 film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel. Sadly, his life was cut short at the peak of his career due to unforeseen circumstances. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-11-12 08:43:08
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