JOURNALISTS, USA JOURNALISTS' BIOS Alan Hunter (author) (1922-2005), English author of crime fiction Alan Hunter (soccer) (born 1964), Australian football (soccer) player Alan Hunter (Australian rules footballer) (born 1944), Australian rules footballer for Footscray Alan Hunter (athlete) (1913-2002), Scottish athlete Alan Hunter (singer), New Zealand singer-songwriter Other than his journalism career, Alan is among best-selling authors and has published over 20 books some of his most popular books include Gently does it (1955), Gently By The Shore (1956), Gently Down the Stream (1957), Gently in the Sun (1959), Landed Gently (1957), Gently Sahib (2001), Gently Floating (1963), Gently With Love (1975), Gently to a Sleep (1978), Gently where the birds are (1976) and many more. The Original MTV VJ's Nina Blackwood, Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman,, Martha Quinn, and JJ Jackson, 1981. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . Alan C. Hunter (born February 14, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an actor, radio show host and TV personality who was one of the original five video jockeys (VJs) on MTV from 1981 to 1987. After a stint as a professional actor at the Birmingham Children's Theatre, he moved to New York City to attend the Circle in the Square drama school. Actor Christopher Walken was the guest host on "Saturday Night Live" in 2000, which featured a skit recreating rock band Blue Oyster Cult recording its hit "(Don't Fear) the Reaper." The famed reality singing competition series has spawned some of the music industrys biggest stars since its 2002 debut. Life. By 1986, he was divorced and became a born-again Christian and began to devote much of his time to working with charitable causes. During his first month with MTV, he kept his regular night job tending bar at New YorksMagic Pan Restaurant Cabaret. He met his father, Carl Autry Sr., for the first time in 1982, while on location in Shreveport for the motion picture Southern Comfort, after he found Carl's name in the telephone book. He grew up in a family of four alongside his brother Hugh Hunter who is currently a Film producer. The Christmas Time's A Comin' CD, released on Sonlite and MGM/UA, was one of the most popular Christmas releases of 1991 and 1992 with Southern retailers. [2][3], He acted under the name "Al Ashton", choosing this to ensure he appeared high up in any alphabetical credits. BIRMINGHAM, ALA., JULY 7 A break in the rain allowed the couple to follow a piper to the reception. Hunter was, by technical snafu, the first VJ to appear on screen, with the words "Hi, I'm Alan Hunter. [1] He also wrote under the alias Alun Nipper. The project, which incorporates country, bluegrass and Southern gospel, includes special appearances by Bluegrass Hall of Fame members Jim and Jesse McReynolds and three-time Dove Award nominee Mark Wheeler of the Marksmen Quartet. In high school, Autry was a star quarterback for the Riverdale Cowboys. He currently appears on SiriusXM Satellite Radio as one of the hosts for the "Big 80's" and "Classic Rewind" channels. Countdown to Alan Hunter's birthday The Whale premiered at the 79th Venice . Take a look at what the cast of the Broadway play-turned-movie is up to now. Alan Hunter was born on 24 October 1952 in Liverpool, England, UK. He currently resides in Alabama, United States. On 27 April 2007 Al Hunter Ashton died of heart failure in his home in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. He now heads the production company Hunter Films, which he formed with his brother Hugh. Rolling Stone readers named her MTVs Best-Ever VJ, despite leaving in 1986 and then returning from 1989 to 1992. Previously, Alan worked as a TV host working with Encore and Starz for their first original series Looking for Stars. Initially a farmer, he became an antiquarian bookseller before writing his first novel. Blackwood also found her way back to radio with United Stations Radio Networks Nina Blackwoods Absolutely 80s and now also co-hosts Sirius XMs The 80s on 8. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. He talked with CNN's Colleen McEdwards about the early days. "We had lunch 20 minutes before he collapsed in my arms." On July 9, 2018, Hollywood legend Tab Hunter unexpectedly passed away at the age of 86, just two days shy of his birthday on July 11 . After nine years in Hollywood, Autry returned home and left his career. From 1955 to 1998 he published a George Gently detective novel nearly every year. He was the very first Video Jockey to appear on the network and later other Vjs appeared. He first married and had three kids together Lochran Hunter, Dylan Hunter and a daughter Callie Hunter. Hunter has an estimated net worth of $2 million as of 2020. He also had a bit part in the film musical, Annie. While her role was amorphous when she signed on, Quinn became a quintessential part of the networks brand. Louis.[3][4]. 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Community content is available under. In November 2000, he was elected mayor of Fresno, California, and served for two four-year terms through January 2009. Carlos Alan Autry Jr. (also known for a time as Carlos Brown; born July 31, 1952), is an American actor, politician, and former National Football League player. He was born on February 14, 1957, in Birmingham, Alabama, in the United States of America. Alan Howard Hunter, 65 Resides in Wilmington, NC Lived In Fountain Hills AZ, San Antonio TX, Saint Charles IL, Beacon NY Related To Marion Hunter, Johnnie Hunter, Christie Hunter, Tonie Hunter, James Hunter Also known as Alan Hunter Flanagan, Allen H Hunter, L Hunter Includes Address (10) Phone (9) Email (7) See Results Alan David Hunter, 76 Ldr. As of 2022, Alan Hunter's net worth is $100,000 - $1M. However, after working at the station for six years Alan officially left MTV and relocated to Los Angeles, California. Hunter was, by technical snafu, the first VJ to appear on the screen, with the words Hi, Im Alan Hunter. (CNN) -- Alan Hunter was one of MTV's five original VJs, along with Martha Quinn, J.J. Jackson, Mark Goodman and Nina Blackwood. Over the next several years Hunter's typical work week included attending concerts and parties until the wee hours and then coming back to the studio at 8:00am for a full day of taping interviews, promos and features. He is also the host of the reality show Looking for Stars on the Starz cable TV channel and The 80s on 8 on SiriusXM Radio. Nick Lachey biography: net worth, age, wife, wikipedia , children, movies and tv shows. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. "He wasn't sick; he wasn't ill," remembers Allan Glaser, Hunter's widower. Hunterstands at anaverage heightand hasmoderate weight. [1], He married, in 1944, Adelaide Cubitt, who survived him with their daughter. (The other four were Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Martha Quinn, and J.J. [2], Hunter was born at Hoveton, Norfolk and went to school across the River Bure in Wroxham. Jackson.) Alan Caldwell Hunter (born February 14, 1957) is one of the original five video jockeys (VJs) on MTV from 1981 to 1987 (along with Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Martha Quinn, and J. J. Jackson). He also hosted the reality show Looking for Stars on the Starz cable television channel as well as the Encore series Big 80s Weekend. She left MTV in 1986 and continued hosting, taking charge of Entertainment Tonights Rock Report, as well as Solid Gold from 1986 to 1988. I Want My MTV weaves together exclusive interviews with the networks founders and VJs, artists and journalists, along with rarely seen archival footage and outtakes, including an interview with the late David Bowie that was never broadcast on television. Starring Alan Hunter (Dangerfield), James Bate (Auf Wiedersehen, Pet), Ian Hastings (Prime Suspect), Malcolm Tierney (Dalziel and Pascoe) and Madeleine Newton (When the Boat Comes In). During his brief football career, he was known as Carlos Brown. He became heavily involved with MTV that he began hosting The War to Settle the Score alongside Gene Okerlund. His primary source of income is his career as a Television and radio personality, a Video jockey, and an Actor. Life [ change | change source] Hunter was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire. On Tuesday, Austin Butler received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis."The actor, a first-time nominee, dashed the hopes of those wanting Brendan Fraser to cement his Hollywood comeback with a win for . In 2003, Hunter Films produced the Academy Award-nominated short film Johnny Flynton directed by Lexi Alexander, and executive produced the 2006 Sundance premiered movie Dreamland starring John Corbett, Gina Gershon and Justin Long. Original Publish Date March 3, 2022. Fri 11 May 2007 02.04 EDT. Hunter was born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, and came from a working-class background. In 2013, he and Blackwood, Goodman and Quinn co-authored the book "VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave," published by Atria Books. This is something completely different, Goodman described. Just 22 years old when she landed the job, Martha Quinn had done commercials in college, but more impressively, had a depth of music knowledge. ALAN. During his first month with MTV, he kept his regular night job tending bar at New York's Magic Pan Restaurant Cabaret. Photos: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images; Evan Agostini/ImageDirect. Read More Photo by Hunter Abrams/Shutterstock . During his senior year, he got his first television acting job in the ABC Movie of the Week Loves Savage Fury, starring Raymond Burr, Jennifer ONeill, and Michael Par. The Whale is a 2022 American drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Samuel D. Hunter, based on his 2012 play of the same name.It stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton.In the film, a reclusive English teacher with severe obesity tries to restore his relationship with his teenage daughter. Yes, he is a caring and loving husband to his beautiful wife Elizabeth Bradley. How rich is Gal Gadot What happened to Flip from Street Outlaws? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. As of 2022, Alan is 65 years old and holds American citizenship. White Hot. Check out what the cast is up to now. Photos: Mark Weiss/WireImage; Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic. "My stripping routine was actually funnier than my stand-up one," he said. Were a lot like your favorite radio station, but youll see your favorite music, he said in an early MTV segment, seen on the Biography special. Alan Hunter is best known as TV Show Host who has born on February 14, 1957 in Alabama. [4], His first professional acting work was with a Theatre in Education company in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Rachel Chang is a journalist and editor specializing in pop culture and travel. He fell, knocked over a planter, and struck his head on the railing, fracturing his skull. See also Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This Page Afterwards, he made the decision to return to his birth surname of Autry. Hunter also narrated The War Continues, a special produced by MTV that was used to help promote Wrestlemania in March 1985. Alan holds an American nationality by birth but belongs to the white ethnicity. The series differs markedly from the books, being set in Northumberland and Durham rather than in Norfolk, and with different characters (other than the eponymous Gently). Last year DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn confirmed that games will be a part of his and Peter Safran's new DC Universe, connecting with other films and TV shows.Rumors and speculation have run rampant surrounding what exactly the duo has planned, but an official announcement is expected later in January 2023 to reveal some of the newly-formed studios' first projects from a decade-long plan. Al Hunter Ashton (26 June 1957 27 April 2007), born Alan Hunter,[1][2] was an English actor and script writer. Lions of the CFL in 1979 (as Carlos Brown). Tab Hunter, an icon of Old Hollywood who rose to fame in films like 1958's Damn Yankees, has died. He is an actor, known for Take the High Road (1980), Squadron (1982) and EastEnders (1985). "My stripping routine was actually funnier than my stand-up one," he said. Original MTV Veejay Alan Hunter joins Larry Potash & Dave Plier to share his picks of lost hits and deep cuts from the 1980s and the stories behind them. In the mid-1990s he moved back to his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, to start a film company called Hunter Films, and, with his brothers, to create the multi-use entertainment facility, WorkPlay, named one of America's 40 Best Venues by Paste magazine. He is a member of famous Actor with the age 65 years old group. Take the High Road (1980-2003) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Writing Credits Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music by Series Cinematography by Series Film Editing by Series Production Design by Series Art Direction by Series Makeup Department Series Production Management Check out what your favorite lifeguards have been up to since their days of patrolling the beach. [1][5] Episode eight of series five of the New Tricks TV series, titled "Mad Dogs", was dedicated to his memory. Alan Hunter was born on 14 February, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, is an Actor, Producer. When MTV first hit the airwaves, the first face that viewers saw was Alan Hunters. This crossword clue Actor Alan who wrote the memoir "Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself" was discovered last seen in the January 15 2023 at the Daily Pop Crosswords Crossword. In 1985, Russell commissioned him to write the BBC Schools television play Teaching Matthew. I was totally enamored with them, she told Emmy magazine. He wrote under the name "Al Hunter". Actor Roy Scheider was known for his role in The French Connection, Jaws, and All That Jazz photo circa 1972. [1] He also wrote under the alias Alun Nipper. From October 2003: David Alan Grier; Wanda Sykes; Ludacris Air Date: December 27, 2003. He attained his High School Diploma in 1975 from Mountain Brook High School and decided to further his studies hence enrolled at Millsaps College in Mississippi, where he graduated in 1979 and was rewarded with his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. During his acting years, he struggled with drug and alcohol use, according to an interview with Pat Robertson's The 700 Club in 2007. Alan Hunter (25 June 1922 - 26 February 2005) was an English author of crime fiction, writing 46 novels featuring Inspector George Gently. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old? On the afternoon of May 26, 1969, Hunter suffered an intracranial hemorrhage while walking down a three-stair set of steps at his home in Van Nuys, California. Quinn became a born-again Christian and began to devote much of his time to working Encore. To working with charitable causes a look at what the cast is up now... 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