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Robert William "Bob" Hoskins, Jr. (October 26, 1942 – April 29, 2014) was an English actor, known for playing Cockney rough diamonds, psychopaths and gangsters, in films such as The Long Good Friday (1980), and Mona Lisa (1986), and lighter roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) and Hook (1991).
Bob Hoskins was an acclaimed English actor known for his authentic portrayals of working-class toughs and gangsters, as well as his versatility in family-oriented roles.
He is widely recognized for his intense lead performances in The Long Good Friday and Mona Lisa, as well as his iconic role as Eddie Valiant in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Hoskins balanced volatile, gritty character roles with warmer, fatherly figures, bringing a distinct sense of reality to every project he undertook.