British actor Bob Hoskins laughs as he arrives for the world premiere of "A Christmas Carol" at Leicester Square in London November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN ENTERTAINMENT) 

British actor Bob Hoskins arrives for the world premiere of "A Christmas Carol" at Leicester Square in London November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN ENTERTAINMENT HEADSHOT) 

British actor Bob Hoskins arrives at the gala screening of his latest film "Hollywoodland" during the London Film Festival in Leicester Square, London, October 30, 2006. REUTERS/Stephen Hird (BRITAIN) 

"Hollywoodland" cast member Bob Hoskins arrives at the premiere of the film at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in Beverly Hills, California, September 7, 2006. REUTERS/Chris Pizzello (USA) 

Cast members of the movie "Hollywoodland" (L-R) Ben Affleck, Diane Lane, Adrien Brody, director Allen Coulter and Bob Hoskins pose for the media on the red carpet at the Cinema Palace in Venice August 31, 2006. Coulter's latest movie "Hollywoodland" is showing at the Venice film festival. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (ITALY) 

Actor Bob Hoskins poses for the media on the red carpet at the Cinema Palace in Venice August 31, 2006. Director Allen Coulter's latest movie "Hollywoodland", which stars Hoskins, is showing at the Venice film festival. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (ITALY) 

Cast members of the movie "Hollywoodland" Ben Affleck (L) jokes with Bob Hoskins (C) as Diane Lane laughs when they pose for the media on the red carpet at the Cinema Palace in Venice August 31, 2006. Director Allen Coulter's latest movie "Hollywoodland" is showing at the Venice film festival. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (ITALY) 

Cast members of the movie "Hollywoodland" (L-R) Ben Affleck, Bob Hoskins, Diane Lane and Adrien Brody pose for the media on the red carpet at the Cinema Palace in Venice August 31, 2006. Director Allen Coulter's latest movie "Hollywoodland" is showing at the Venice film festival. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (ITALY) 

Actor Bob Hoskins attends a photocall in Venice August 31, 2006. Hoskins stars in director Allen Coulter's latest movie "Hollywoodland", which is showing at the Venice film festival. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini (ITALY) 

Cast members (L-R) Ben Affleck, Bob Hoskins, Diane Lane, and Adrien Brody pose during a photocall in Venice August 31, 2006. Director Allen Coulter's latest movie "Hollywoodland" is showing at the Venice film festival. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini (ITALY) 

Cast member Bob Hoskins gestures at the Los Angeles premiere of "Mrs Henderson Presents" at the Fine Arts theatre in Beverly Hills December 5, 2005. The movie is set in pre World War II London and tells the true life story of Laura Henderson who became one of England's most prominent and eccentric figures. The movie opens in Los Angeles and New York on December 9 and parts of the U.S. on December 25. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Cast member Bob Hoskins (L) arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Mrs Henderson Presents" at the Fine Arts theatre in Beverly Hills December 5, 2005. The movie is set in pre World War II London and tells the true life story of Laura Henderson who became one of England's most prominent and eccentric figures. The movie opens in Los Angeles and New York on December 9 and parts of the U.S. on December 25. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Cast member Judi Dench (R) laughs with co-star Bob Hoskins at the Los Angeles premiere of "Mrs Henderson Presents" at the Fine Arts theatre in Beverly Hills December 5, 2005. The movie is set in pre-World War Two London and tells the true life story of Laura Henderson (Dench), who became one of England's most prominent and eccentric figures. The movie opens in Los Angeles and New York on December 9 and parts of the U.S. on December 25. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Cast Member Judi Dench (L) poses with co-stars Bob Hoskins (C) and Kelly Reilly at the Los Angeles premiere of "Mrs Henderson Presents" at the Fine Arts theatre in Beverly Hills December 5, 2005. The movie is set in pre-World War II London and tells the true life story of Laura Henderson (Dench) who became one of England's most prominent and eccentric figures. The movie opens in Los Angeles and New York on December 9 and in parts of the U.S. on December 25. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

British actor Bob Hoskins attends a press conference for the film 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' at the 30th Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, September 9, 2005. Hoskins co-produces and acts in the film which also stars[ Dame Judi Dench and is directed by Stephen Frears.] 

British actor Bob Hoskins attends a press conference for the film 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' at the 30th Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, September 9, 2005. Hoskins co-produces and acts in the film which also stars Dame Judi Dench and is directed by Stephen Frears. REUTERS/Mike Cassese MC/ 

British actor Bob Hoskins attends a press conference for the film 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' at the 30th Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, September 9, 2005. Hoskins co-produces and acts in the film which also stars Dame Judi Dench and is directed by Stephen Frears. REUTERS/Mike Cassese MC/ 

British actor Bob Hoskins laughs during press conference for the film 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' in Toronto. British actor Bob Hoskins laughs during press conference for the film 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' at the 30th Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, September 9, 2005. Hoskins co-produces and co-stars in the film starring Dame Judi Dench and is directed by Stephen Frears. REUTERS/Mike Cassese 

British actor Bob Hoskins reacts during a news conference for the film "Mrs. Henderson Presents" at the 30th Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, September 9, 2005. Hoskins co-produces and co-stars in the film directed by Stephen Frears and also starring Judi Dench. REUTERS/Mike Cassese MC/DY 

British actor Bob Hoskins laughs during a news conference for the film "Mrs. Henderson Presents" at the 30th Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, September 9, 2005. Hoskins co-produces and co-stars in the film directed by Stephen Frears and starring Judi Dench. REUTERS/Mike Cassese MC/DY 

U.S. actor and director Kevin Spacey and British actor Bob Hoskins (R) pose during a photocall for the film 'Beyond The Sea' which is not part in the competition of the 55th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin February 13, 2005. Twenty-one films will be competing for the Golden and Silver Bears in the Competition. 

U.S. actor and director Spacey and British actor Hoskins pose for a photocall for the film 'Beyond The Sea' in Berlin. U.S. actor and director Kevin Spacey and British actor Bob Hoskins (R) pose during a photocall for the film 'Beyond The Sea' which is not part in the competition of the 55th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin February 13, 2005. Twenty-one films will be competing for the Golden and Silver Bears in the Competition. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz 

U.S. actor and director Spacey and British actor Hoskins pose for a photocall for the film 'Beyond The Sea' in Berlin. U.S. actor and director Kevin Spacey and British actor Bob Hoskins (R) pose during a photocall for the film 'Beyond The Sea' which is not part in the competition of the 55th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin February 13, 2005. Twenty-one films will be competing for the Golden and Silver Bears in the Competition. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz 

A member of the production crew (R) talks to a colleague as they move a custom made car which is part of "Son of the Mask" the sequel to the 1994 comedy hit "The Mask" in central Sydney March 31, 2004. "Son of the Mask" starring [American comic Jamie Kennedy and Great Britain's Bob Hoskins is being filmed in and around Sydney.] 

A scene featuring flames shooting from the back of a Ford Mustang as it passes a custom made vehicle (L) is shot in the evening of March 31, 2004 in central Sydney. "Son of the Mask" starring [American comic Jamie Kennedy and Great Britain's Bob Hoskins is being filmed in and around Sydney.] 

A member of the production crew (L) loads a custom-made car which is part of "Son of the Mask" the sequel to the 1994 comedy hit "The Mask" onto a trailer before filming began in central Sydney March 31, 2004. "Son of the Mask" starring [American comic Jamie Kennedy and Great Britain's Bob Hoskins is being filmed in and around Sydney.] 

A member of the production crew (L) polishes a custom-made car which is part of "Son of the Mask" the sequel to the 1994 comedy hit "The Mask" before filming began in central Sydney March 31, 2004. "Son of the Mask" starring [American comic Jamie Kennedy and Great Britain's Bob Hoskins is being filmed in and around Sydney.] 

A member of the production crew (R) talks to a colleague as they move a custom made car which is part of "Son of the Mask" the sequel to the 1994 comedy hit "The Mask" in central Sydney March 31, 2004. "Son of the Mask" starring American comic Jamie Kennedy and Great Britain's Bob Hoskins is being filmed in and around Sydney. REUTERS/Will Burgess WB/TW 

A scene featuring flames shooting from the back of a Ford Mustang as it passes a custom made vehicle (L) is shot in the evening of March 31, 2004 in central Sydney. "Son of the Mask" starring American comic Jamie Kennedy and Great Britain's Bob Hoskins is being filmed in and around Sydney. REUTERS/Will Burgess WB/TW 

A member of the production crew (L) loads a custom-made car which is part of "Son of the Mask" the sequel to the 1994 comedy hit "The Mask" onto a trailer before filming began in central Sydney March 31, 2004. "Son of the Mask" starring American comic Jamie Kennedy and Great Britain's Bob Hoskins is being filmed in and around Sydney. REUTERS/Will Burgess WB/TW 

A member of the production crew (L) polishes a custom-made car which is part of "Son of the Mask" the sequel to the 1994 comedy hit "The Mask" before filming began in central Sydney March 31, 2004. "Son of the Mask" starring American comic Jamie Kennedy and Great Britain's Bob Hoskins is being filmed in and around Sydney. REUTERS/Will Burgess WB 

British actor Bob Hoskins attends the party after the UK premiere of 'Maid in Manhattan' in London, February 26, 2003. [The romantic comedy stars American actor and singer Jennifer Lopez as a hard working single mother who dreams of a better life.] 

British actor Bob Hoskins attends the party after the UK premiere of
'Maid in Manhattan' in London, February 26, 2003. The romantic comedy
stars American actor and singer Jennifer Lopez as a hard working single
mother who dreams of a better life. REUTERS/Michael Crabtree

MC/MD 

BRITISH ACTOR BOB HOSKINS POSES WITH SPANISH ACTRESS SANCHEZ GIJON
AFTER RECEIVING HIS DONOSTIA AWARD AT SAN SEBASTIAN FILM FESTIVAL. 

British actor Bob Hoskins speaks as he holds his Donostia Award which
he received in recognition of his lifetime achievement at the San
Sebastian International Film Festival on September 27, 2002.
REUTERS/Pablo Sanchez

PS/WS 

Actor Bob Hoskins poses for photographers at the San Sebastian film
festival September 27, 2002. Hoskins will receive the special
'Donostia' award for his life-long career achievement during a ceremony
later today. REUTERS/Pablo Sanchez

PH 

Irish director Neil Jordan gestures during a photocall to present his
lastest film "The Good Thief" at the San Sebastian film festival, in
northern Spain September 19, 2002. Spain's most important film
festival, which starts September 19, is celebrating its 50th
anniversary and is to honor actors Jessica Lange, Dennis Hopper and Bob
Hoskins, and director Francis Ford Coppola who will receive the special
50th anniversary award for life-long career achievement. REUTERS/Pablo
Sanchez REUTERS

SP/FMS 

A surfer looks at the venue of the San Sebastian film festival, in San
Sebastian, northern Spain September 19, 2002. Spain's most important
film festival, which starts today, is celebrating its 50th anniversary
and is to honor actors Jessica Lange, Dennis Hopper and Bob Hoskins,
and director Francis Ford Coppola who will receive the special 50th
anniversary award for life-long career achievement. REUTERS/Pablo
Sanchez

SP/CLH/ 

Bob Hoskins attends a news conference for the screening of the film "Enemy at the Gates,"[ a German-American co-production about the bloodiest battle in history directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud ] at the Berlin Film Festival February 7, 2001. [Filmed in English, the World War II drama pits a German and a Russian sniper against each other during the epic 1942 battle at Stalingrad. Germany lost the battle, which was a major turning point in the war. ] 

French film director Jean-Jacques Annaud (R) poses with actress Rachel Weisz (2nd R), British actors Jude Law (2nd L) and Bob Hoskins (L) before the screening of the film "Enemy at the Gates" at the 51st Berlin Film Festival February 7, 2001. [The film is a German-American co-production about the bloodiest battle in history directed by Annaud in Berlin. Filmed in English, the World War II drama pits a German and a Russian sniper against each other during the epic 1942 battle at Stalingrad. Germany lost the battle, which was a major turning point in the war. A total of 15 feature films will have world premieres at the Berlinale]. 

French film director Jean-Jacques Annaud (R) poses with actress Rachel Weisz (2nd R), British actors Jude Law (2nd L) and Bob Hoskins (L) before the screening of the film "Enemy at the Gates" at the 51st Berlin Film Festival February 7, 2001. [The film is a German-American co-production about the bloodiest battle in history directed by Annaud in Berlin. Filmed in English, the World War II drama pits a German and a Russian sniper against each other during the epic 1942 battle at Stalingrad. Germany lost the battle, which was a major turning point in the war. A total of 15 feature films will have world premieres at the Berlinale]. 

French film director Jean-Jacques Annaud (R-L) poses with actress Rachel Weisz, British actor Jude Law and Bob Hoskins before the screening of the film "Enemy at the Gates" at the 51st Berlin Film Festival February 7, 2001. [The film is a German-American co-production about the bloodiest battle in history directed by Annaud in Berlin. Filmed in English, the World War II drama pits a German and a Russian sniper against each other during the epic 1942 battle at Stalingrad. Germany lost the battle, which was a major turning point in the war. A total of 15 feature films will have world premieres at the Berlinale]. 

Bob Hoskins attends a news conference for the screening of the film "Enemy at the Gates," a German-American co-production about the bloodiest battle in history directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud at the Berling Film Festival February 7, 2001. Filmed in English, the World War II drama pits a German and a Russian sniper against each other during the epic 1942 battle at Stalingrad. Germany lost the battle, which was a major turning point in the war.

FAB 

French film director Jean-Jacques Annaud (R) poses with actress Rachel Weisz (2nd R), British actors Jude Law (2nd L) and Bob Hoskins (L) before the screening of the film "Enemy at the Gates" at the 51st Berlin Film Festival February 7, 2001. The film is a German-American co-production about the bloodiest battle in history directed by Annaud in Berlin. Filmed in English, the World War II drama pits a German and a Russian sniper against each other during the epic 1942 battle at Stalingrad. Germany lost the battle, which was a major turning point in the war. A total of 15 feature films will have world premieres at the Berlinale.

FAB 

French film director Jean-Jacques Annaud (R) poses with actress Rachel Weisz (2nd R), British actors Jude Law (2nd L) and Bob Hoskins (L) before the screening of the film "Enemy at the Gates" at the 51st Berlin Film Festival February 7, 2001. The film is a German-American co-production about the bloodiest battle in history directed by Annaud in Berlin. Filmed in English, the World War II drama pits a German and a Russian sniper against each other during the epic 1942 battle at Stalingrad. Germany lost the battle, which was a major turning point in the war. A total of 15 feature films will have world premieres at the Berlinale.

FAB/GB 

French film director Jean-Jacques Annaud (R-L) poses with actress Rachel Weisz, British actor Jude Law and Bob Hoskins before the screening of the film "Enemy at the Gates" at the 51st Berlin Film Festival February 7, 2001. The film is a German-American co-production about the bloodiest battle in history, directed by Annaud. Filmed in English, the World War II drama pits a German and a Russian sniper against each other during the epic 1942 battle at Stalingrad. Germany lost the battle, which was a major turning point in the war. A total of 15 feature films will have world premieres at the Berlinale.

FAB 

British actor Bob Hoskins poses with his European Film Award during a photocall after the 10th annual European Academy awards in Berlin December 6. Hoskins took best actor award for his film "TwentyFourSeven".

GERMANY EUROPEAN FILM AWARD