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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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James Newton Howard to Kevin Jarre
Holly Hunter Biography (1958-)
Born March 20, 1958, in Conyers (some sources say Atlanta), GA; daughter of Charles Edwin (a sporting-goods manufacturer representative) and Opal Marguerite (maiden name, Catledge) Hunter; married Janusz Kaminski (a director of photography), May 20, 1995 (divorced, 2002). Addresses: Agent: International Creative Management, 8942 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; William Morris Agency, 151 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212.; Manager: Industry Entertainment, 955 S. Carrillo Dr., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Actress
- Birth Details
- March 20, 1958
- Conyers, Georgia, United States
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Film Appearances
- Sophie, The Burning, Filmways, 1981
- Jeannie Sherman, Swing Shift, Warner Bros., 1984
- (Uncredited) Voice of Helene Trend, Blood Simple, 1984
- Edwina McDonnough, Raising Arizona, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1987
- Jane Craig, Broadcast News, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1987
- Charlotte Haney, End of the Line, Orion, 1988
- Dorinda Durston, Always, Universal, 1989
- Coral Grable, Animal Behavior, Cinestar, 1989
- Carnelle Scott, Miss Firecracker, Corsair, 1989
- Renata Bella, Once Around, Universal, 1991
- Tammy Hemphill, The Firm, Paramount, 1993
- Ada McGrath, The Piano (also known as Le lecon de piano), Miramax, 1993
- M. J. Monahan, Copycat, Warner Bros., 1995
- Claudia "Clyde" Larson, Home for the Holidays, Paramount, 1995
- Dr. Helen Remington, Crash, Fine Line, 1996
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Sangre, 1996
- O'Reilly, A Life Less Ordinary, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1997
- Judith "Judy" Moore, Living Out Loud, New Line Cinema, 1998
- Emma Riley, Woman Wanted, 1999
- Mira, Jesus' Son, Lions Gate Films, 1999
- Renee Fishbine, executive, Timecode, Columbia TriStar, 2000
- Penny Wharvey McGill, O Brother, Where Art Thou? (also known as O' Brother), Buena Vista, 2000
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Down from the Mountain (documentary), Artisan, 2000
- (Uncredited) Festival in Cannes, Paramount Classics, 2001
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Searching for Debra Winger (documentary), 2002
- Mona Camp, Moonlight Mile, Buena Vista, 2002
- Narrator, Rock That Uke (documentary), Bald Guy with a Dent in HisHead, 2002
- Melanie, Thirteen, Venice Surf Club, 2003
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Levity, Columbia, 2003
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Stage Appearances
- Meg McGrath, Crimes of the Heart, John Golden Theatre, New York City, 1981
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Battery, New York City, 1981
- Pixrose Wilson, The Wake of Jamey Foster, Eugene O'Neill Theatre,New York City, 1982
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Artichoke, Stagewest, West Springfield, MA, 1982
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Eden Court, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 1982
- Samantha, A Weekend Near Madison, Astor Place Theatre, New York City, 1983
- Carnelle Scott, The Miss Firecracker Contest, Manhattan Theatre Club Stage II, then Westside Arts Center, both New York City, 1984
- Nora, A Doll's House, Stagewest, 1985
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Ghost on Fire, La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla, CA, 1985
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A Lie of the Mind, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, 1988
- Floral Whitman, Impossible Marriage, Laura Pels Theatre, New YorkCity, 1998
- Hester Swane, By the Bog of Cats, San Jose Repertory Theatre, SanJose, CA, 2001
- Also performed in The Lucky Spot, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Williamstown, MA; The Person I Once Was, New York City; Inspector General;
Control Freaks; and Buried Child.
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Stage Work
- Produced Control Freaks.
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Television Appearances
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Movies
- Leslie, Svengali, CBS, 1983
- Karen, An Uncommon Love, CBS, 1983
- Wynn Nolen, With Intent to Kill (also known as Urge to Kill), CBS, 1984
- Candy Marshall, A Gathering of Old Men (also known as Murder onthe Bayou and Ein Aufstand alter Maenner), CBS, 1987
- Ellen Russell/Jane Doe, Roe vs. Wade, NBC, 1989
- Georgie Symonds, Crazy in Love, TNT, 1992
- Wanda Holloway, The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom, HBO, 1993
- Ruby Kincaid, Harlan County War, Cinemax, 2000
- Rebecca, "Fantasies about Rebecca," Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her, Showtime, 2001
- Billie Jean King, When Billie Beat Bobby, ABC, 2001
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Episodic
- Narrator, "Three Little Pigs/The Three Billy Goats Gruff," Storybook Classics, Showtime, 1989
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Inside the Actors Studio, Bravo, 1995
- Guest, Late Show with David Letterman, 1998
- Interviewee, The Directors, Encore, 1999
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Specials
- Narrator, Celebrate Storytelling with Tracey Ullman, 1994
- Voice, "The Way West" (also known as "The West"), The American Experience, PBS, 1995
- "Cheetahs with Holly Hunter," In the Wild, PBS, 1997
- Narrator, Intimate Portrait: Jessica Lange, Lifetime, 1998
- Interviewee, Nicolas Cage: Wild at Heart, Arts and Entertainment,1999
- Interviewee, Intimate Portrait: Holly Hunter, Lifetime, 2000
- Host, Game for Anything: The Strength of Women in Sports, ABC, 2000
- Host, Down from the Mountain, PBS, 2001
- Voice of Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln: A House Divided (documentary), PBS, 2001
- Narrator, Eco Challenge New Zealand, USA Network, 2002
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Awards Presentations
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The 41st Annual Emmy Awards, Fox, 1989
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The 14th Annual CableACE Awards, Lifetime, 1993
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The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, ABC, 1994
- Presenter, The 67th Annual Academy Awards, ABC, 1995
- Presenter, The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards, 1995
- Presenter, The 53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, 1996
- Presenter, The Screen Actors Guild Awards, 1997
- Presenter, The 54th Annual Golden Globe Awards, 1997
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The 70th Annual Academy Awards, ABC, 1998
- Presenter, The 56th Annual Golden Globe Award, NBC, 1999
- Presenter, 16th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Award, Independent Film Channel, 2001
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Television Work
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Movies
- Co-executive producer, When Billie Beat Bobby, ABC, 2001
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RECORDINGS
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Taped Readings
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Dr. Seuss's My Many Colored Days, Minnesota Orchestra Visual Entertainment, 1999
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Books
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International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, Volume 3: Actors and Actresses, St. James Press, 1996
Periodicals
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American Film, December, 1989, pp. 28-32
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Film Comment, May/June, 1989, pp. 9-12
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Harper's Bazaar, October, 1993, pp. 256-267
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Interview, November, 1995, p. 110
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Newsweek, November 15, 1993, pp. 76-77
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New York, December 14, 1987, pp. 70-74
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People, February 1, 1988, pp. 62-66
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