History of Colin Hurley in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: January 17, 2025

Collin Hurley is a renowned English actor known for his expertise in performing the works of William Shakespeare. His extensive career includes prominent associations with esteemed theater companies such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and the Shakespeare's Globe company. His specialization lies in Shakespearean performances, demonstrating his dedication to and mastery of the playwright's works.

1957: Birth of Collin Hurley

Collin Hurley was born in 1957.

1969: Early Acting Experiences and Education

In 1969, Collin Hurley left school and began working in repertory theatres around the United Kingdom.

1981: Graduation from Central School of Speech and Drama

Collin Hurley graduated from the Central School of Speech and Drama in 1981.

1986: Television Appearance in "David Copperfield"

Collin Hurley played David Copperfield in the television adaptation of "David Copperfield" in 1986.

1988: Television Appearance in "The Storyteller"

Collin Hurley appeared as Prisoner 1 in "The Storyteller" in 1988.

1989: Television Appearance in "The Jim Henson Hour"

Collin Hurley appeared as Prisoner #1 in "The Jim Henson Hour" in 1989.

1989: Film Appearance in "Henry V"

Collin Hurley played Grandpré in the film "Henry V" in 1989.

1990: Performances in "Richard III" and "King Lear"

Collin Hurley appeared as Henry Earl of Richmond/Lord Grey in "Richard III" and as Gentleman in "King Lear" with the National Theatre in 1990.

1990: Television Appearance in "Hero Hungry"

Hurley appeared as Ian Harper in "Hero Hungry" in 1990.

1992: Performance in "Loot"

Collin Hurley appeared as Dennis in "Loot" at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith in 1992.

1994: Television Appearance in "The Chief"

Collin Hurley played Ray Murray in "The Chief" in 1994.

1995: Performance in "Wild Oats"

Collin Hurley appeared in "Wild Oats" with the National Theatre in 1995.

1996: Performances in "Mary Stuart"

Collin Hurley played Davison in "Mary Stuart" with the National Theatre in 1996.

1998: Performances in "Hamlet" and "Troilus and Cressida"

Collin Hurley played Horatio in "Hamlet" and Ulysses in "Troilus and Cressida" with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1998.

1999: Performance in "A Month in the Country"

Collin Hurley played Herr Schaaf in "A Month in the Country" with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1999.

2000: Television Appearances in "The Bill" and "Peak Practice"

Collin Hurley appeared as Colin Hastings in "The Bill" and Keith Jordan in "Peak Practice" in 2000.

2001: Performance in "The Golden Ass"

Collin Hurley performed in "The Golden Ass" at Shakespeare's Globe in 2001-2002.

2001: Television Appearance in "The Infinite Worlds of H. G. Wells"

Collin Hurley played Desk Sergeant in "The Infinite Worlds of H. G. Wells" in 2001.

2002: Performance in "Three Sisters Two"

Collin Hurley played Andrey Prozorov in "Three Sisters Two" at the Orange Tree Theatre in 2002.

2003: Television Appearance in "Holby City"

Collin Hurley appeared as Glyn Hollis in "Holby City" in 2003.

2003: Performance in "Measure for Measure"

Collin Hurley played Lucio in "Measure for Measure" at Shakespeare's Globe in 2003-2004.

2004: Performances in "Troilus and Cressida" and "The Winter’s Tale"

Collin Hurley appeared in "Troilus and Cressida" and played Autolychus in "The Winter’s Tale" at Shakespeare's Globe in 2004-2005.

2006: Performance in "In Extremis"

Collin Hurley played Louis VI in "In Extremis" at Shakespeare's Globe in 2006-2007.

2010: Performances in "Henry VIII" and "Anne Boleyn"

Collin Hurley performed in "Henry VIII" and played Cardinal Wolsey and Henry Barrow in "Anne Boleyn" at Shakespeare's Globe in 2010.

2011: Film Appearance in "Black Pond"

Collin Hurley played Blake in the film "Black Pond" in 2011.

2011: Performance in "All's Well That Ends Well"

Collin Hurley played Lavatch in "All's Well That Ends Well" at Shakespeare's Globe in 2011.

2012: Film Appearance in "All's Well That Ends Well"

Collin Hurley played Lavatch in the film adaptation of "All's Well That Ends Well" in 2012.

2012: Performance in "Richard III"

Collin Hurley played Stanley/King Edward IV in "Richard III" at Shakespeare's Globe in 2012, which later transferred to Broadway in 2013.

2013: Broadway Debut in "Richard III"

Collin Hurley made his Broadway debut in "Richard III" in 2013.

2023: Television Appearance in "Dreamland"

Collin Hurley made an appearance in "Dreamland" in 2023.

Mentioned in this timeline

Jordan officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is an Arab...

David Copperfield a bildungsroman by Charles Dickens chronicles the life...