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Martin Hunter
A Toronto-born memoirist, playwright, and theatre director, he drew on a remarkably varied life that included diplomacy, business, broadcasting, and the stage. His writing is known for blending personal storytelling with sharp observations about culture and public life.
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About the author
Born in Toronto, he graduated from the University of Toronto and began his career in Canada's Department of External Affairs before moving into business. He later returned to what publishers describe as his first love: the theatre.
He served as artistic director of Hart House Theatre at the University of Toronto in the 1970s, and he also worked as an actor, director, writer, and producer. Publisher and bookseller biographies note that he wrote for magazines and produced programs for CBC Radio, giving his work a broad cultural reach beyond the stage.
Hunter is especially associated with his memoirs, including Young Hunting and Done Hunting, which reflect on decades of personal experience while also touching on Canadian social and cultural life. Across his career, his work shows the perspective of someone who moved easily between public service, the arts, and everyday observation.