Stephen Hunter
  • Birthplace

    Wellington - New Zealand

  • Birthday
    October 28, 1968

    Deathday
    N/A

Stephen Hunter

Stephen Hunter was born in Wellington, New Zealand and was unwittingly cast as "the clown" from a young age. The label clearly sat well with Stephen, who quickly developed a great sense of comic timing, and a reputation as the "go to" funny guy. Very early in his career the camera beaconed. And after honing his skills on New Zealand Television, Stephen headed for Australia.

It didn't take long for his talents to be recognized - and not just for comedy. In 2006, after several guest roles on both sides of the Tasman, Stephen landed the part of Sharpie in the second series of the 2 time Logie Award winning drama Love My Way. This was closely followed in 2008 by a leading guest role on Channel 7's long running Australian medical drama All Saints, a role that showed his depth and versatility as a dramatic actor.

But it is his comedic ability that has Stephen in high demand on screen in both New Zealand and Australia. Stints on Nickelodeans The GO Show and ABC's Review with Miles Barlow only confirmed that status.

His strong resonant voice has also seen Stephen become one of Australasia's top Voice actors. These skills have been used to promote some of Australia & New Zealand's top companies and products. And in 2009, Stephen landed a lead role in the ABC animated series CJ the DJ, as the lovable Si.

But it's on screen where his true passion lies - and of course he loves nothing more than making people laugh.

Stephen Hunter awards and nominations
Year Category Subcategory Info Movie/Tv Series
1988 Academy Awards, USA Winner Special Achievement Award (Stephen Hunter Flick, John Pospisil) RoboCop
Year Category Subcategory Info Movie/Tv Series
2013 Online Film & Television Association Nominee OFTA Film Award Best Music, Original Song (David Donaldson, David Long, Steve Roche, Janet Roddick, J.R.R. Tolkien, Richard Armitage, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Mark Hadlow, Peter Hambleton, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Graham McTavish, James Nesbitt, Dean O'Gorman, Ken Stott, Aidan Turner) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2004 Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA Nominee Golden Reel Award Best Sound Editing in Domestic Features - Sound Effects & Foley (Stephen Hunter Flick, Matthew C. Beville, Steven Ticknor, Ken Fischer, Jason W. Jennings, Paula Fairfield, Donald Flick, Carla Murray, Ben Wilkins) Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
2003 International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA) Nominee INOCA Best Sound Editing (Stephen Hunter Flick, Susan Dudeck) Spider-Man
2003 Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA Nominee Golden Reel Award Best Sound Editing in Domestic Features - Sound Effects & Foley (Stephen Hunter Flick, Susan Dudeck, Dana Gustafson, Steven Ticknor, Donald Flick, William Jacobs, Jon Mete, Michael J. Benavente) Spider-Man
2003 Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA Nominee Golden Reel Award Best Sound Editing in Domestic Features - Dialogue & ADR (Stephen Hunter Flick, Susan Dudeck, Susan Dawes, Alison Fisher, Laura Graham, David A. Arnold, Allen Hartz, Julie Feiner) Spider-Man
2003 Online Film & Television Association Nominee OFTA Film Award Best Sound Effects Editing (Susan Dudeck, Stephen Hunter Flick) Spider-Man
1991 Academy Awards, USA Nominee Oscar Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing (Stephen Hunter Flick) Total Recall
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