Marsha Hunt
1917 – 2022

Marsha Hunt

American actress (1917–2022)

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Born
1917-10-17, Chicago
Died
2022-09-07
Birthplace state
Illinois

Biography

Marsha Hunt was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1917 and worked as an actor across film, television and stage. She was blacklisted by Hollywood studio executives in the 1950s during McCarthyism. She died in 2022.

Occupation

Marsha Hunt is recorded as a film actor, a television actor, a stage actor and a actor, born in Illinois (1917–2022).

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Frequently asked about Marsha Hunt

Who was Marsha Hunt?
Marsha Hunt was American actress (1917–2022), born in Illinois (1917 – 2022).
When and where was Marsha Hunt born?
Marsha Hunt was born on 1917-10-17 in Chicago.
When did Marsha Hunt die?
Marsha died on 2022-09-07.
What was Marsha Hunt known for?
Marsha Hunt is recorded as a film actor, a television actor, a stage actor and a actor.
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