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
Bonjour Tristesse
Bunny Lake Is Missing
The Admirable Crichton
Anastasia
Sabotage
The Brides of Dracula
Becket
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
Anna Karenina

Top Movie Credits

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