RECOiL writer/director Brian DiMaio, center (short ears) met Bob Hoskins, left, while doing publicity tours for Who Framed Roger Rabbit as a member of Roger’s, center (long ears), entourage.
Hoskins began his career in in Great Britain, appearing on such classic 1970s British television faire as “Thick as Thieves” and “Rock Follies of ’77.”
His huge Hollywood break came in 1988’s “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe. He had won the award a year earlier for his work in the British film, “Mona Lisa,” opposite Michael Caine and Hagrid. He was nominated for an Oscar for that film also.
He also appeared in such films as “Hook,” “Mermaids,” “RECOiL” and “Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties.”
Hoskins retired from acting in 2012 after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
He is survived by his second wife Linda and children Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack.