Sophie Hunter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 16, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Age | 48 |
| Birthplace | Hammersmith, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Sophie Hunter's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Avant-garde theatre and opera direction, particularly for experimental productions and collaborations in the performing arts. |
Intro
Sophie Hunter is an English theatre and opera director, playwright, and former performer best known for her avant-garde direction in experimental theater and music-based productions. She is also known for her marriage to actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
Early Life & Background
Sophie Hunter was born in Hammersmith, London. She attended St Paul's Girls' School, followed by Balliol College, Oxford, where she studied Modern Languages. Hunter then trained at the Jacques Lecoq school of theatre in Paris, focusing on physical theatre and performance art.
Career Highlights
- Co-directed and starred in 'The Terrific Electric' as part of her co-founding role with the theatre company Boileroom.
- Directed the acclaimed experimental play 'The Turn of the Screw', premiering at Aldeburgh Festival in 2011.
- Directed the Off-Off Broadway revival of Henrik Ibsen’s 'Ghosts' in New York City.
- Directed the opera 'Phaedra' at Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House in London.
Trivia
- Hunter married actor Benedict Cumberbatch in 2015.
- She sings and has released music with Guy Chambers.
- Hunter is multilingual and has studied French and Italian.
FAQs
People also ask
Sophie Hunter is 48 years old.
Sophie Hunter was born the 16 March 1978.
Hammersmith, London, England.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 16th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 16, 1978, Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro was kidnapped by the Red Brigades, a Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization. After 55 days in captivity, Moro was found dead on May 9, 1978, leading to a national crisis in Italy.
- Day of the week: March 16th, 1978 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Night Fever by Bee Gees
- #1 UK song: Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
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