Russell Hunter
Biography
Russell Hunter was a Scottish actor who worked extensively in television, theater and film. Born in Glasgow in 1925, he turned professional in 1946 after amateur stage work, and his early career included repertory theater, Scottish variety and a one-man show. His film debut came with Lilli Marlene in 1950, followed by The Gorbals Story and Angels One Five (1952), a Battle of Britain drama. He became known for playing Lonely, the petty criminal in the 1967 thriller series Callan, a part he later revived for a 1974 feature and the television film Wet Job. His other screen credits included the Hammer horror Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970), the comedy Up Pompeii (1971), and the sitcom The Gaffer (1981 to 1983), where he played shop steward Harry. He also worked on series including The Sweeney, Doctor Who and Taggart, and joined the Royal Shakespeare Company.
79years old at death
- Born Glasgow
- Died Edinburgh
- Star sign: AquariusLast day of the sign, on the Pisces cusp
- Also credited as Adam Russell Hunter
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 34 years1952 to 1986
Every film, newest first
- 1986The Christmas StarIMDb rating 6.2
- 1971Up PompeiiIMDb rating 6.0
- 1970Taste the Blood of DraculaIMDb rating 6.3
- 1952Angels One FiveIMDb rating 6.5
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A first
Using the stage name Russell Hunter, he performed at Perth Rep and the Glasgow Unity Theatre. In 1947 he appeared in The Plough and the Stars by Seán O'Casey at the very first Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Early training
Hunter's theater work included joining Peter Hall's Royal Shakespeare Company, where he worked with Peggy Ashcroft and Dame Edith Evans. He also appeared in Charlie's Aunt at the Bristol Old Vic in 1964-5.
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Worked with
Russell Hunter shares two films with Geoffrey Keen, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Geoffrey Keen's page
Madeline Smith's page
Christopher Lee's page
Edward Asner's page
Michael Hordern's page
Rene Auberjonois's page
Peter SasdyDirector, 1 film, 1970
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George More O'FerrallDirector, 1 film, 1952
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Bob KellettDirector, 1 film, 1971
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Online
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