Russell Hunter

Russell Hunter

Deceased · Born: Feb 18, 1925 · Died: Feb 26, 2004

Personal Details

BornFeb 18, 1925 Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK
Spouse
  • Una McLean

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Feb 26, 2004 )
  • Caroline Blakiston

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 23, 2025 )
  • Marjorie Thomson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 23, 2025 )

Biography

Born on a particularly noteworthy day, February 18, 1925, in the vibrant city of Glasgow, situated within the Scottish region of Strathclyde, in the United Kingdom, was Russell Hunter, a talented actor whose illustrious career spanned multiple decades.

He is perhaps most famously recognized for his work on the television series "Callan", which premiered in 1967 and was revived in 1974, as well as the 1981 film "The Gaffer".

Throughout his life, Russell Hunter was fortunate enough to share his love and companionship with three remarkable women: Una McLean, Caroline Blakiston, and Marjorie Thomson, to whom he was married.

Sadly, Russell Hunter's life came to a close on February 26, 2004, in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a profound impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

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2003
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1997
Deacon Brodie
Deacon Brodie as Procurator Fiscal
{"id":195617,"title":"The Negotiator","year":"1994","character":"Sam McBride","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-negotiator-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195617.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195617.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
The Negotiator
The Negotiator as Sam McBride
{"id":8463,"title":"Lovejoy","year":1992,"character":"Harry Mackie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lovejoy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8463.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8463.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Lovejoy
Lovejoy as Harry Mackie
{"id":62026,"title":"The Christmas Star","year":"1986","character":"Old McNickle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-christmas-star","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62026.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62026.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
The Christmas Star
The Christmas Star as Old McNickle
{"id":62637,"title":"Sherlock Holmes and the Masks of Death","year":"1984","character":"Alfred Coombs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sherlock-holmes-and-the-masks-of-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62637.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62637.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
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1982
Minder
Minder as Billy 'The Ferret'
{"id":80719,"title":"Wet Job","year":"1981","character":"Lonely","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wet-job","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80719.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80719.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Wet Job
Wet Job as Lonely
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The Gaffer
The Gaffer as Harry
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1976
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Uvanov
{"id":1404,"title":"The Sweeney","year":1975,"character":"Popeye","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-sweeney","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1404.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1404.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
The Sweeney
The Sweeney as Popeye
{"id":186128,"title":"Thriller","year":"1974","character":"Old Fred","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thriller-1974-7","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186128.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186128.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Thriller
Thriller as Old Fred
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Callan
Callan as Lonely
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1971
Up Pompeii
Up Pompeii as Jailer
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1970
Mystery and Imagination
Mystery and Imagination as Crumbles / Dr. Fogg / Dr. Makepeace
{"id":22718,"title":"Taste the Blood of Dracula","year":"1970","character":"Felix","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/taste-the-blood-of-dracula","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/74dkge79vh70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/74dkge79vh70.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":166696,"title":"Armchair Theatre","year":"1967","character":"Lonely","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/armchair-theatre-1967","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166696.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166696.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
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Callan
Callan as Lonely
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1962
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1952
Angels One Five
Angels One Five as Pimpernel Pilot
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The Brave Don't Cry
The Brave Don't Cry as Police Sergeant
{"id":68497,"title":"Lilli Marlene","year":"1950","character":"Scottie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lilli-marlene","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68497.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Lilli Marlene
Lilli Marlene as Scottie
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The Gorbals Story
The Gorbals Story as Johnnie Martin