Robin Hunter
Biography
Robin Ian Hunter was an English actor, performer, and writer born on September 4, 1929, in London, England, UK. He died on March 8, 2004, at the age of seventy-four. The son of actor Ian Hunter, he made film and television appearances from the 1950s to the 1990s. His television and film credits included Up Pompeii, the Carry Ons, Sherlock Holmes, and Poirot. In addition to acting in musicals such as Damn Yankees, he performed and wrote comedy and music hall material. His written scripts for the Aba Daba Music Hall included Botome's Dream, produced in Brighton, and Aladdin and His Microsoft Compatible Floppy Drive Laptop, performed at the Arches Theatre, Southwark.
Career overview
Robin Ian Hunter was an English actor, performer, and writer who worked in film, television, musicals, music hall, and comedy. Born in London, England, on September 4, 1929, he was the son of actor Ian Hunter. During his career, Robin Hunter made film and television appearances spanning from the 1950s through the 1990s. His screen credits included work in Up Pompeii, the Carry Ons, Sherlock Holmes, and Poirot.
In addition to his screen acting, Hunter was involved in musicals and wrote comedic scripts for the Aba Daba Music Hall. Among the musicals in which he performed was Damn Yankees. His written works for the music hall included Botome's Dream, which was produced in Brighton and featured a storyline where Shakespeare is put on trial for plagiarism. Another of his written works was Aladdin and His Microsoft Compatible Floppy Drive Laptop, which was performed at the Arches Theatre in Southwark.
Hunter accumulated twenty-eight known credits for his acting work throughout his career. He passed away on March 8, 2004, at the age of seventy-four.
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Full Filmography
29 titles- The Fourth Angel (2001) Screenplay
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Police Officer
- The Phantom of the Opera (1989) as Roland
- The Sign of Four (1987) as Major Sholto
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Major Sholto
- Minder (1979) as Man in pub
- The Galton & Simpson Playhouse (1977) as Father
- Vampire Circus (1972) as Hauser
- Carry On Matron (1972) as Mr. Darling
- Universal Soldier (1972) as Bradshaw
- Melody (1971) as George
- All the Way Up (1970) as Malcolm
- Ooh La La! (1968)
- Not in Front of the Children (1967) as Brian
- Doctor in Clover (1966) as Sydney
- Modesty Blaise (1966) as Pilot
- BBC Play of the Month (1965)
- HMS Paradise (1964) as Lieutenant Pouter
- Five Have a Mystery to Solve (1964) as Sydney
- Espionage (1963) as Secretary
- Richard the Lionheart (1962) as Sir Gilbert
- Richard the Lionheart (1962) as Farmer
- Don't Talk to Strange Men (1962) as Young Man
- Three Spare Wives (1962) as George
- The Spanish Sword (1962) as Thomas of Exeter
- Masters of Venus (1962) as Peter
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Forbidden Cargo (1954) as A.P.O.
- Twenty Minutes South as Roger Bates
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robin Hunter best known for?
Robin Hunter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fog (1980), Sherlock Holmes (1984), Far from the Madding Crowd (1967), Vampire Circus (1972).
When and where was Robin Hunter born?
Robin Hunter was born on September 4, 1929 in London, England, UK. They passed away on March 8, 2004.
How many credits does Robin Hunter have?
Robin Hunter has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2001.
What is Robin Hunter's background in cinema and television?
Robin Ian Hunter was an English actor, performer, and writer born on September 4, 1929, in London, England, UK. He died on March 8, 2004, at the age of seventy-four. The son of actor Ian Hunter, he made film and television appearances from the 1950s to the 1990s. His television and film credits included Up Pompeii, the...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Police Officer — aged about 59
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Major Sholto — aged about 54
- Minder (1979) as Man in pub — aged about 49
- Melody (1971) as George — aged about 41
- Not in Front of the Children (1967) as Brian — aged about 37
- Carry On Matron (1972) as Mr. Darling — aged about 42
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