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BIO

Kathryn Hunter was born on April 9, 1957 in New York, USA as Kathryn Hadjipateras. She is known for her work on The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) and Orlando (1992).

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STAGE CREDITS

King Lear | Globe King Lear | Globe
[West End]
London Production, 2022
King Lear
Timon of Athens Timon of Athens
[Off-Broadway]
TFANA's Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Timon
Why? Why?
[Off-Broadway]
Theatre For A New Audience U.S. Premiere, 2019
Cast
Les Misérables
[TV]
MASTERPIECE on PBS Drama, 2019
Madame Victurnien
Class 1 Acts: '91-'92
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Reva Mae Dix(Mixed Babies)
The War Party
[Off-Broadway]
1986
Sookie Jenkins
Dogs
[Off-Broadway]
1983
Performer

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Kathryn Hunter, Timon of Athens

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Kathryn HunterKafka's Monkey

Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Kathryn HunterPericles

Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actress

Kathryn HunterThe Skriker


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Olivier Awards - 1991 - Actress of the Year

Kathryn HunterThe Visit

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GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL Comes to Battersea Park This Summer Photo
GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE MUSICAL Comes to Battersea Park This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

Secret Cinema will return to London with a brand-new production for 2025, GREASE: The Immersive Movie Musical. Learn more about the upcoming summer event here!
Broadway Streaming Guide: January 2025 - Where to Watch THE FRONT ROOM, A DIFFERENT M Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: January 2025 - Where to Watch THE FRONT ROOM, A DIFFERENT MAN, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2024

2024 has taken a bow, and lights are up on 2025. As the new year begins, Broadway fans have several new titles to stream, along with some throwbacks as well. Take a look here for the full list of movies, television, and music you should stream this January!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; JEKYLL & HYDE at Studio 1 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; Studio 1 Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; JEKYLL & HYDE at Studio 1 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Raleigh Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Raleigh Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: First Look at Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, & More in BLACK DOVES Photo
Photos: First Look at Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, & More in BLACK DOVES
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2024

Netflix has announced the release date and released first-look photos for Black Doves, the upcoming spy series starring Keira Knightley. Take a look at the photos now!
Review: GIGI & DAR, Arcola Theatre Photo
Review: GIGI & DAR, Arcola Theatre
by Robert Vesty - Oct 10, 2024

Two young women, Gigi and Dar, are dressed in khaki and clutch machine guns. They are guarding a roadblock and out to kill time. With just six of their 730 days of conscription to go until they can return to Civvy Street, their fantasies about the future (travels, marriage and internships) are beginning to fizz. See what our critic had to say.
Spike Lee and Robert De Niro Join Francis Ford Coppola for MEGALOPOLIS IMAX Conversat Photo
Spike Lee and Robert De Niro Join Francis Ford Coppola for MEGALOPOLIS IMAX Conversation
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 16, 2024

Academy Award® winning writer/director Spike Lee and Academy Award® winning Actor Robert De Niro will join Francis Ford Coppola for a captivating conversation at the MEGALOPOLIS: THE ULTIMATE IMAX EXPERIENCE on September 23rd, 2024. 
Shakespeare Theatre Company To Celebrate Publication of SHAKESPEARE IN THE THEATRE Photo
Shakespeare Theatre Company To Celebrate Publication of SHAKESPEARE IN THE THEATRE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company announced a book event featuring Michael Kahn and Simon Godwin, discussing their experiences and insights.
MEGALOPOLIS to Receive Special Advance New York Screening Photo
MEGALOPOLIS to Receive Special Advance New York Screening
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2024

The 62nd New York Film Festival, IMAX, and Lionsgate have announced the special advance screening of NYFF62 Special Event selection, Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis, to take place Monday, September 23, at the AMC Lincoln Square (1998 Broadway, New York).
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire Photo
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Video: Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS Trailer Starring Adam Driver Photo
Video: Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS Trailer Starring Adam Driver
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 21, 2024

Lionsgate has released the official trailer for Megalopolis, the epic film helmed by director Francis Ford Coppola. The movie is a Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero. Watch the trailer now!
Video: Brandy Stars in New Trailer for THE FRONT ROOM Photo
Video: Brandy Stars in New Trailer for THE FRONT ROOM
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2024

A24 has released a new trailer for The Front Room, the upcoming horror film starring Brandy. The Front Room is written and directed by Max Eggers and Sam Eggers in their feature film directorial debut. The movie also stars Andrew Burnap and Neal Huff. Watch the new trailer!
Three Arcola Premieres, Rose Matafeo, and Political New Plays Festival Set For The Ar Photo
Three Arcola Premieres, Rose Matafeo, and Political New Plays Festival Set For The Arcola Theatre This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024

This autumn Arcola Theatre will present three Arcola Theatre productions and welcome the return of political new plays festival Cutting the Tightrope: The Divorce of Politics from Art and acclaimed comedian Rose Matafeo with the UK premiere of On and On and On.
Jeremy O. Harris, Adrian Lester, Jodie Whittaker, and More Join The Cast of ECHO at T Photo
Jeremy O. Harris, Adrian Lester, Jodie Whittaker, and More Join The Cast of ECHO at The Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre and LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre) have announced a further nine artists who will perform in the world premiere of ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) written by critically acclaimed Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour.
Lionsgate Picks Up Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS Photo
Lionsgate Picks Up Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 17, 2024

Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola's lofty new film has set a studio and release date. Reports indicate that Megalopolis will be released by Lionsgate Studios on September 27, 2024. The fate of the film has been a bit of a roller coaster, as it was previously reported that studios were nervous to market and distribute Megalopolis, despite the director and star power attached to the film. 
Interview: Theatre Life with Simon Godwin Photo
Interview: Theatre Life with Simon Godwin
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 5, 2024

Today’s subject Simon Godwin is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of DC’s Tony Award winning Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). He assumed the position in 2019 succeeding the company’s founder Michael Kahn after a stunning 33-year reign.
Kathryn Hunter, Toby Jones, Fiona Shaw, Meera Syal and Rebecca Lucy Taylor Will Lead Photo
Kathryn Hunter, Toby Jones, Fiona Shaw, Meera Syal and Rebecca Lucy Taylor Will Lead ECHO at the Royal Court
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024

The Royal Court Theatre and LIFT have announced five of the fifteen artists who will perform in the world premiere of ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen) which will run at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs from Saturday 13 - Saturday 27 July 2024 with opening night on Wednesday 17 July.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kathryn Hunter been in?

Kathryn Hunter has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Kathryn Hunter been in?

Kathryn Hunter has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Kathryn Hunter's first West End show?

Kathryn Hunter's first West End show was King Lear | Globe which opened in 2022

What awards has Kathryn Hunter been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Timon of Athens, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Kafka's Monkey, Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Pericles , Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for The Skriker and Actress of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Visit .

What awards has Kathryn Hunter won?

Kathryn Hunter has won the Actress of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for her performance in The Visit.

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