Martita Hunt

Born: 1900-01-30

Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Biography

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Martita Edith Hunt (30 January 1900 – 13 June 1969) was an Argentine-born British theatre and film actress. She had a dominant stage presence and played a wide range of powerful characters. She is best remembered for her performance as Miss Havisham in David Lean's Great Expectations.

Known For

Great Expectations
Becket
Bonjour Tristesse
Sabotage
Anastasia
The Brides of Dracula
The Fan
Anna Karenina
The Admirable Crichton
Bunny Lake Is Missing

Top Movie Credits

Great Expectations Miss Havisham
Becket Empress Matilda
Bonjour Tristesse Philippe's Mother
Sabotage The Professor's Daughter (uncredited)
Anastasia Baroness Elena von Livenbaum
The Brides of Dracula Baroness Meinster
The Fan Duchess of Berwick
Anna Karenina Princess Betty Tversky
The Admirable Crichton Lady Brocklehurst