Bob Hoskins

**Bob Hoskins** (26 October 1942 – 29 April 2014) was a renowned English actor born in the town of Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk, England. Throughout his acting career, he gained attention for portraying challenging characters, particularly Cockney "thugs", psychopaths, and gangsters. Hoskins became known for his roles in films such as *The Long Good Friday* (1980) and *Mona Lisa* (1986). He also achieved success in lighter roles in movies like *Who Framed Roger Rabbit* (1988) and *Hook* (1991). In the television world, he made a significant impact; he appeared as Captain Kidd and himself on *Saturday Night Live*, as Coach Fuller on *Frasier*, and portrayed characters including Woodbine, Blake, and a Taxi Driver on *Play for Today*. Hoskins' acting talent, his flexibility across various genres, and the depth he brought to his roles made him an unforgettable figure in cinema and television history.