- Born
- Died
- Birth nameHugh Lincoln Hurd
- Hugh Hurd was born on February 11, 1925 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Shadows (1958), A Woman Under the Influence (1974) and Who's the Man? (1993). He was married to Dr. Merlyn Sue Purdy. He died on July 15, 1995 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesDr. Merlyn Sue Purdy(1961 - July 15, 1995) (his death, 3 children)? (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenDenise HurdCheryl O'Connor
- RelativesBeryl Banks(Sibling)Dolores Hills(Sibling)
- Father of Michelle Hurd and Adrienne Hurd.
- Was very active in the civil rights movement. With Godfrey Cambridge, co-founded and headed the Committee for the Employment of Negro Performers in 1962.
- Father-in-law of Garret Dillahunt.
- In 1962 he co-founded the Committee for the Employment of Negro Performers with Godfrey Cambridge and Charles Gordone.
- Survived by his wife Dr. Merlyn Purdy, their three daughters, Denise, Michele, Adriene, a daughter from a previous marriage Cheryl O'Connor, two sisters, Beryl Banks, and Dolores Hills, and three grandchildren, and two great-grand children.
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