
Stephen Hunter
Acting • Born 1968-10-28
Biography
Stephen Hunter was born in Wellington, New Zealand and was unwittingly cast as "the clown" from a young age. The label clearly sat well with Stephen, who quickly developed a great sense of comic timing, and a reputation as the "go to" funny guy. Very early in his career the camera beaconed. And after honing his skills on New Zealand Television, Stephen headed for Australia. It didn't take long for his talents to be recognized - and not just for comedy. In 2006, after several guest roles on both sides of the Tasman, Stephen landed the part of Sharpie in the second series of the 2 time Logie Award winning drama Love My Way. This was closely followed in 2008 by a leading guest role on Channel 7's long running Australian medical drama All Saints, a role that showed his depth and versatility as a dramatic actor. But it is his comedic ability that has Stephen in high demand on screen in both New Zealand and Australia. Stints on Nickelodeans The GO Show and ABC's Review with Miles Barlow only confirmed that status. His strong resonant voice has also seen Stephen become one of Australasia's top Voice actors. These skills have been used to promote some of Australia & New Zealand's top companies and products. And in 2009, Stephen landed a lead role in the ABC animated series CJ the DJ, as the lovable Si. But it's on screen where his true passion lies - and of course he loves nothing more than making people laugh.
Filmography
31 credits
Ruby's Choice
Movie • 2022
Doug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Movie • 2013
Bombur

Field Punishment No.1
Movie • 2014
Aussie Bill

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Movie • 2014
Bombur

Thor: Love and Thunder
Movie • 2022
Fur God

unINDIAN
Movie • 2015
Detective Thompson

The Whistleblower
Movie • 2019
Hidden Truth News Reporter

The Party Job
Movie • 2022
Chester

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Movie • 2012
Bombur

Blue World Order
Movie • 2017
MadCap

Killing Ground
Movie • 2017
Constable Chris Armstrong

MESSiAH
Movie • 2016
Moylan

The Merger
Movie • 2018
Neville

Two Heads Creek
Movie • 2019
Clive

Escape from Pretoria
Movie • 2020
Peter

Children of the Corn
Movie • 2020
Calvin Colvington

Mother Tongue
Movie • 2023

Zombucha!
Movie • 2025

Play Dirty
Movie • 2025
Vault Security

Halifax: Retribution
TV • 2020
George Azzopardi

Wakefield
TV • 2021
Stephan

Rosehaven
TV • 2016
John

Rescue: Special Ops
TV • 2009
Kendrick 'Kenny' Whaley

The Tourist
TV • 2022
McCoy

Barons
TV • 2022
Barry Kirk

Heartbreak High
TV • 2022
Coach Arkell

Home and Away
TV • 1988
Gerald

Wanted
TV • 2016
Warren Miller

The Leftovers
TV • 2014
Hazmat Man

Reef Break
TV • 2019
Otter

Return to Paradise
TV • 2024
Grant Edgar