Bob Hoskins was an English actor, director, voice artist, and comedian.
Hoskins' film credentials include The Long Good Friday, Pink Floyd — The Wall, Brazil, Mona Lisa, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Mermaids, Hook, Super Mario Bros., Balto, Nixon, Michael (1996), Felicia's Journey, Last Orders, Maid in Manhattan, Mrs. Henderson Presents, Ruby Blue, A Christmas Carol (2009), and Snow White and the Huntsman.
Hoskins' first major television role was in Pennies from Heaven as Arthur Parker. He won an International Emmy Award for Best Actor for his role as Paddy Gargan in the BBC One drama series The Street.