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- 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 Blade (1973). 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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