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Martita Hunt

Acting

Born: January 30, 1900

Buenos Aires, Argentina

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.

Biography

Known For

Great Expectations

as Miss Havisham

Bonjour Tristesse

as Philippe's Mother

Becket

as Empress Matilda

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

as British Tourist on Bicycle (uncredited)

Anastasia

as Baroness Elena von Livenbaum

The Brides of Dracula

as Baroness Meinster

Sabotage

as The Professor's Daughter (uncredited)

Anna Karenina

as Princess Betty Tversky

The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm

as Anna Richter

The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men

as Queen Eleanor

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

January 30, 1900 (Age: 69)

Died

June 13, 1969

Place of Birth

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gender

Female

Also Known As

Martita Edith Hunt

Martita Hunt

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.