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Louis Hunter (born 17 March 1992) is an Australian actor. He was born in
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, one of the central districts of
Sydney Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about towards the Blue Mountain ...
. After training in numerous acting and theatre programs as a child and attending a performing arts high school, Hunter began his professional acting career in 2008 after he booked a leading role on the Australian TV show ''Out of the Blue''''.'' He then quickly followed up with a role in the stage production of ''The War of the Roses'' at the
Sydney Theatre Company Sydney Theatre Company (STC) is an Australian theatre company based in Sydney, New South Wales. The company performs in The Wharf Theatre at Dawes Point in The Rocks area of Sydney, as well as the Roslyn Packer Theatre (formerly Sydney Thea ...
alongside
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. Hunter made his American debut in the TV show ''The Secret Circle''. He also appeared as Nick Stratos in ''The Fosters''. Hunter also appears in the 2018
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production, '' Troy: Fall of a City''.


Early life

Hunter was born in
Sydney Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about towards the Blue Mountain ...
, Australia. He has been acting since he was 16 years old, with his first role as Kyle Mulroney in '' Out of the Blue'' (2008). He also appeared in 7 episodes of ''
The Secret Circle The Secret Circle is a supernatural, young-adult series of books created by L. J. Smith. The narrative follows the character of Cassie Blake as she is initiated into a "Circle" of eleven other teenage witches and the danger that ensues when they ...
'' (2011). Hunter started his acting career in theatre, performing the role of Prince Edward in ''
The War of the Roses The Wars of the Roses (1455–1487), known at the time and for more than a century after as the Civil Wars, were a series of civil wars fought over control of the English throne in the mid-to-late fifteenth century. These wars were fought bet ...
'' for
Sydney Theatre Company Sydney Theatre Company (STC) is an Australian theatre company based in Sydney, New South Wales. The company performs in The Wharf Theatre at Dawes Point in The Rocks area of Sydney, as well as the Roslyn Packer Theatre (formerly Sydney Thea ...
, contrary
Cate Blanchett Catherine Elise Blanchett (; born 14 May 1969) is an Australian actor. Regarded as one of the finest performers of her generation, she is known for her versatile work across independent films, blockbusters, and the stage. She has received nu ...
, and in the role of Mercutio in ''
Romeo & Juliet ''Romeo and Juliet'' is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about the romance between two Italian youths from feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with ''Ham ...
'' for the
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Youth Festival behind time.


Filmography


Films


Television


References


External links


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hunter, Louis 1993 births Living people Australian male film actors 21st-century Australian male actors Male actors from Sydney