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Sophie HunterBritish actress and director
Date of Birth: 16.03.1978
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Sophie Hunter: Early Life and Education
- Theatre and Opera Directing
- Opera
- Acting Career
- Hamletas Ophelia
- The Isis Project(2005)
- Trivia
Sophie Hunter: Early Life and Education
Born on March 16, 1978, in London, England, Sophie Hunter is the daughter of Charles and Anna Catherine Gow Hunter. Her father hails from London, while her mother is from Edinburgh, Scotland. Hunter's childhood was spent between these two vibrant cities.
From a young age, Hunter developed a passion for music, particularly piano and vocals. However, she pursued her education at Oxford University's Foreign Languages School, where she excelled in French and Italian. After graduating, she decided to embark on a career in performing arts and moved to Paris.
Theatre and Opera Directing
Hunter's true calling lies in directing. While she has acted on stage, the process of creating productions captivates her more. Her notable directorial works include:
Opera
The Rape of Lucretia(Benjamin Britten)The Magic Flute(Mozart)
Fidelio(Ludwig van Beethoven)
Plays
Ghosts(Henrik Ibsen)
The Terrific Electric(Beckett Award winner)
Enron(Royal Court Theatre, London)
Theatre Company
In 2011, Hunter co-founded the theatre company Emursive, which presents productions in New York City and London, including "No More Sleep" and "The Forgotten."
Acting Career
Although Hunter's acting credits are relatively modest, she has appeared in various films and television shows, including:
Hamletas Ophelia
Macbethas a witchMidsomer Murders
Vanity Fairas Maria Osborne
My Life in Filmas various roles
The Steptoe Consensusas Maureen Corbett
Henry VIII: Mind of a Tyrantas Anne Boleyn
Burlesque Fairytales
Torchwood
Great Performancesas a witch
Musical Endeavors
Hunter is also an accomplished singer-songwriter. She has recorded three solo albums:
The Isis Project(2005)
Virtual Friend(2010) with Armin van BuurenSongs for a Boy(2011)
Personal Life
In 2014, Hunter began dating actor Benedict Cumberbatch. They married on February 14, 2015, and have two sons: Christopher Carlton (born 2015) and Hal Auden (born 2017).
Trivia
Hunter is known for her striking resemblance to French actress Sophie Marceau.
She is 10 cm (4 inches) shorter than her husband, Benedict Cumberbatch.
The couple's engagement announcement was published in the traditional British newspaper, The Times.
Hunter's directorial work has received critical acclaim, earning her awards and recognition.
Despite being a mother of two, Hunter maintains her signature style and elegance.
