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Amy Hunter
Born (1966-05-06) May 6, 1966 (age 59)
Other names Amy Hunter Cornelius
Occupation Actress, model
Years active 1989–present
Spouse(s)
Tony Cornelius
(m. 1997; div. 2021)
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Amy Hunter, born on May 6, 1966, is an American actress and model. She has acted in many TV shows and daytime soap operas. She also co-hosted a show called Night After Night on The Comedy Channel. She reported for ESPN's Women in Sports show.

Amy Hunter was a special guest host on the famous TV show Soul Train. This is where she met Tony Cornelius, whose father, Don Cornelius, created the show. Amy and Tony had a daughter named Christina Marie. They later divorced.

Amy has also performed in plays. She played the main character, Maria, in West Side Story. She was also Beneathea in A Raisin in the Sun. Another role was the green-eyed sister in Words of Women.

Before acting, Amy worked as a model for twelve years. This job took her to New York City and many places across Europe. She also appeared in commercials for brands like Miller, Chevrolet, and Reebok.

Amy Hunter's Acting Work

Amy Hunter has appeared in many movies and television shows. Here is a list of her work.

Movies

Amy Hunter has acted in several films.

Year Title Role Notes
1994 Schemes Receptionist Video
2001 Two Can Play That Game Nita
2002 Scorpion King, TheThe Scorpion King Warrior Woman
2007 Kujo, My Love Mallory Short film
2007 Kingdom, TheThe Kingdom Lyla Fleury
2007 Traci Townsend Vick
2007 This Christmas Karen
2017 'Til Death Do Us Part Brenda

Television Shows

Amy Hunter has also been a part of many popular TV series.

Year Title Role Notes
1989 Cosby Show, TheThe Cosby Show Amy Episode: "The Lost Weekend"
1994 Sinbad Show, TheThe Sinbad Show Episode: "David Goes Skiing"
1994 Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, TheThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Samantha Episode: "Stop Will! in the Name of Love"
1995 In the House Lisa Episode: "Crush Groove"
1995 Wayans Bros., TheThe Wayans Bros. Tracy Episode: "Two Men and a Baby"
1995 Family Matters Agnes Prizker Episode: "Bugged"
1995 Step by Step Tiffany Episode: "Baby Come Back"
1995 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Monique Harper Episode: "The Great Pretender"
1996 Parent 'Hood, TheThe Parent 'Hood Sashay Episode: "We Don't Need Another Hero"
1997 Sparks Tina Episode: "Rehearsal of Fortune"
1998–2000 Pacific Blue Jamie Strickland Main role (44 episodes)
2000 Grown Ups Episode: "Valentine J"
2001 Parkers, TheThe Parkers Cleo Episode: "Mummy's the Word"
2002 District, TheThe District Georgia King Episode: "Return of the King"
2003 ER Hannah's Mom Episode: "Now What?"
2004 Half & Half Tangerine Episode: "The Big One Wedding and a Funeral Episode"
2006 Prescriptions Rebby Turner TV series
2007 Rx Camille TV film
2014 Chop Shop Cop Episode: # 1.4

Video Games

Amy Hunter also lent her voice and likeness to a video game.

  • RAMA (1996), based on books by Arthur C. Clarke and Gentry Lee. Hunter played the role of Nicole des Jardins.

More Information

  • Bio at pacificblue.com

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Amy Hunter para niños

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