Bill Hunter

Celebrity

  • Birth Name: William John Hunter
  • Birth Place: Melbourne, Australia
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/27/1940, Pisces
  • Date of Death: 05/21/2011
  • Profession: Actor; voice-overs
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Bill Hunter Fast Facts:
  • Left school at age 13.
  • Qualified for the Australian Olympic swimming team in his teens, but got meningitis.
  • Made his film debut in 1957, and took drama courses in Melbourne.
  • Received a two-year scholarship to the Northampton Repertory Company in England.
  • Began working in Australian TV and films in the 1960s.
  • Film credits include GallipoliStrictly BallroomMuriel's Wedding, Australia and Finding Nemo; his big break came as a stuntman in On the Beach, as Gregory Peck's work inspired him to take up acting.
  • Won three Australian Film Industry Awards.
  • Bill Hunter Relationships:
  • Francine Hunter - Mother
  • William Hunter - Father
  • John Hunter - Brother
  • Marie Ann - Sister
  • James Hunter - Son
  • Pat Bishop - Ex-wife
  • Rhoda Roberts - Ex-wife
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