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Born on April 9, 1957 in New York City, New York, United States, Kathryn Hunter is a stage actor, film actor and theatre director. Kathryn Hunter is 69 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include Laurence Olivier Awards.
My Take
Kathryn Hunter is, to me, the kind of actor who reminds you that the body can speak louder than dialogue. Rooted in physical theatre and crowned with an Olivier Award, she brings a strange, unsettling grace to everything she touches. Most viewers know her as Mrs. Figg or as the three witches she conjured single-handedly in The Tragedy of Macbeth, and that performance alone is a masterclass in transformation. I love that even in supporting roles she alters the temperature of a scene. She is proof that decades of stage discipline produce something no amount of screen charisma can fake.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kathryn Hunter
- Name (Japanese)
- キャサリン・ハンター
- Reading
- きゃさりん・はんたー
- Born
- April 9, 1957 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rooster
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / theatre director / television actor / voice actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Laurence Olivier Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kathryn Hunter born?
Born April 9, 1957 (age 69).
Where is Kathryn Hunter from?
Kathryn Hunter is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Kathryn Hunter do?
Kathryn Hunter works as stage actor, film actor, theatre director, television actor, voice actor.
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