Virginia Hunter (née Reed; February 17, 1920 – March 23, 2012) was an American model and actress. She appeared in over 20 films during the 1940s.

Early years

Hunter was the daughter of Freeman A. Reed. Hunter grew up in

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, before her family moved to

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in 1940.

Career

Hunter signed with

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. At Columbia, she performed in the Jack Cole Dance group before acting in films. She quickly became known to matinee audiences at the time for co-starring in four of the

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films. She also has a supporting role in ''

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'', starring

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and

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. To modern viewers, Hunter is known for her roles in several

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films from the

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era, specifically ''

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'', '' I'm a Monkey's Uncle'' (and its remake '' Stone Age Romeos'') and '' Fiddlers Three'' (and its remake ''

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'').

Later years

After her time with Columbia, Hunter worked as a model and a store manager. After retirement, she lived with her older brother in

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Personal life and death

On November 2, 1952, Hunter married to Henry "Mac" Hunter, a golfer. They were divorced on February 8, 1954. She died on March 23, 2012, in

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at age 92.Virginia Hunter at threestooges.net
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References

External links

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Virginia Hunter at threestooges.net
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hunter, Virginia 1920 births Place of death missing 2012 deaths People from Springfield, Missouri American film actresses 21st-century American women