In Memoriam: John Hurt's top ten most iconic roles

6. History of the World: Part 1 (1981)

In the Mel Brooks directed parody of the history of the world, Hurt plays Jesus. In the segment taking place at the end of the film’s Ancient Rome chapter, Hurt’s portrayal of Jesus during the last supper is iconic in a hilariously memorable way.

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