Ross Hunter
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For the English cricketer, see Ross Hunter (cricketer). For the American politician, see Ross Hunter (politician).
Ross Hunter (born Martin Terry Fuss; May 6, 1920 ā March 10, 1996) was an American film and television producer and actor. He is best known for producing light comedies such as Pillow Talk (1959), and the glamorous melodramas Magnificent Obsession (1954), Imitation of Life (1959), and Back Street (1961).
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Born | Martin Terry Fuss (1920-05-06)May 6, 1920[note 1] Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | March 10, 1996(1996-03-10) (aged 75) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Film and television producer, actor |
Years active | 1944ā1979 |
Partner | Jacques Mapes |
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Over the course of his career, Hunter produced films of various genres but found his greatest success with light-hearted comedies, musicals and melodramatic "tear jerkers" that were high on romance and glamour.