Robert William "
Bob"
Hoskins (26 October 1942 – 29 April 2014) was an English actor known for playing
Cockneys and
gangsters. His work included lead roles in
The Long Good Friday (1980),
Mona Lisa (1986),
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988),
Mermaids (1990), and
Super Mario Bros. (1993), and supporting performances in
Brazil (1985),
Hook (1991),
Nixon (1995),
Mrs. Henderson Presents (2005),
A Christmas Carol (2009),
Made in Dagenham (2010) and
Snow White and the Huntsman (2012).