Helen Hunt
Hunt rose to fame portraying newlywed Jamie Buchman in the sitcom Mad About You (1992–1999), which earned her three Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress and four Primetime Emmy Awards for Lead Actress. Hunt won the Academy Award for Best Actress for starring as a single mother in the romantic comedy film As Good as It Gets (1997), and she established a film career by starring in Twister (1996), Cast Away (2000), What Women Want (2000), and Pay It Forward (2000).
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BIO
Hunt rose to fame portraying newlywed Jamie Buchman in the sitcom Mad About You (1992–1999), which earned her three Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress and four Primetime Emmy Awards for Lead Actress. Hunt won the Academy Award for Best Actress for starring as a single mother in the romantic comedy film As Good as It Gets (1997), and she established a film career by starring in Twister (1996), Cast Away (2000), What Women Want (2000), and Pay It Forward (2000).
Hunt made her directorial film debut with Then She Found Me (2007). For her portrayal of Cheryl Cohen-Greene in The Sessions (2012), she gained a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her other notable films include Bobby (2006), Soul Surfer (2011), and The Miracle Season (2018), and she has directed the film Ride (2014), and episodes of television series, including House of Lies in 2016, This Is Us in 2016, Feud: Bette and Joan in 2017, American Housewife in 2018, and the premiere episode of the Mad About You revival in 2019.
Theatre credits include Our Town (Broadway), Life (x) 3 (Broadway), Working: A Musical (Encores!), and Eureka Day (West End).
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Helen Hunt, Andrea Burns, Tessa Grady and Javier Munoz during the Opening Night performance bows for ENCORES! Off-Center production of "Working - A Musical" at New York City Center on June 26, 2019 in New York City.
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Videos
Video: El Mago Pop Will Launch Global Stadium Tour; Announces Partnership for BroadwayWorld Europe Awards
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-12-11 10:47:22
Video: Watch a Scene From BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre With Ian Barford & Robert Sean Leonard
by Michael Major - 2025-02-27 14:12:11
VIDEO: Watch The Set Construction For OUR TOWN at Syracuse Stage
by Alan Henry - 2023-03-29 17:12:15
VIDEO: Watch Helen Hunt & Paul Reiser Talk About the MAD ABOUT YOU Reboot on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-12-16 21:42:05
VIDEO: Watch Natalie Morales Take a Tour of the MAD ABOUT YOU Revival Set
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-11-23 17:24:50
VIDEO: Helen Hunt Talks Sad STAR WARS Cakes on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-11-19 20:52:30
VIDEO: Lisa Kudrow Reveals She Struggled Playing Phoebe on FRIENDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-09-12 15:40:23
VIDEO: Sean Bean, Helen Hunt Star in WORLD ON FIRE Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-08-28 15:32:07
TV: Christopher Jackson, Helen Hunt and More Give a Sneak Peek of Encores! WORKING
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-06-20 11:26:32
VIDEO: Watch the Season Three Trailer of SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED Featuring Helen Hunt, F. Murray Abraham, Brian Cox and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-09-17 15:06:04
VIDEO: Helen Hunt Reveals She Is Ready For A MAD ABOUT YOU Reboot on THE ELLEN SHOW
by Macon Prickett - 2018-04-12 09:38:09
VIDEO: James Corden, Helen Hunt, Ben Schwartz, & Chris O'Dowd Investigate Who Bit Beyonce
by Macon Prickett - 2018-03-30 08:16:13
News
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026
Island City Stage will present the Tony Award-winning comedy EUREKA DAY by Jonathan Spector, a satirical look at parenting, privilege and modern communication, in Fort Lauderdale.
by - Jul 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Cheryl Markosky - Jul 22, 2026
Kenneth Branagh triumphs as rags to riches Lopakhin in Laura Wade's fresh rendering of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Part of a star-studded Royal Shakespeare Company cast, including Helen Hunt and Bill Pullman, he gives a multifaceted portrait of a serf's son who ultimately wins what he wants – but at great cost.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has released production images for The Cherry Orchard, starring Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt, and Bill Pullman. Check out the photos here.
by Peter Nason - Jul 11, 2026
It's like a war-themed version of Love Letters, both characters brought to life by superb performances by Cameron Kubly and Katie Davis.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
The Royal Shakespeare Company has released rehearsal images for the forthcoming production of The Cherry Orchard. Learn more and check out the photos here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
Island City Stage will present Eureka Day, Jonathan Spector's Tony Award-winning comedy about parenting, privilege, and a mumps outbreak at a progressive California school, as the finale to its 14th season in Fort Lauderdale.
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
The RSC announced full casting for Laura Wade's THE CHERRY ORCHARD, directed by Tamara Harvey. Alfred Enoch, Chumisa Dornford-May, Esther Smith, and Sophie Stone join Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt, and Bill Pullman at the Swan Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Ensemble Company will present the Central Florida premiere of EUREKA DAY, the Tony Award-winning comedy, bringing the acclaimed production to Orlando-area audiences.
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
Emmy Award-winning actress Penny Fuller will appear at Bucks County Playhouse for a one-night-only event featuring personal stories and songs from her six-decade career alongside music director Bruce Barnes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026
Bill Pullman will play Gaev in RSC's production of The Cherry Orchard, a new version of Anton Chekhov’s final play by Olivier Award-winning playwright Laura Wade.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
The world premiere production of Girls Just Want To Have Fun, a new musical inspired by the cult-classic film written by Amy Spies and featuring a score of 1980s chart-toppers, will play Pittsburgh Playhouse’s PNC Theatre from November 11-22, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Performances are now underway for Second Stage Theater's Becky Shaw at Second Stage's Hayes Theater, ahead of an opening night on April 6. Meet the cast here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026
FAN EXPO Cleveland will present a special screening of Twilight at the Capitol Theatre, featuring a Q&A with cast members. The event includes VIP and General Admission tickets, offering fans a unique opportunity to engage with the stars.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
FAN EXPO Cleveland has announced the addition of William Shatner, Bonnie Wright, and Mike Colter to its celebrity lineup at the Huntington Convention Center, March 13-15.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 11, 2025
Antonio Díaz, “El Mago Pop”, the most successful illusionist the continent of Europe has ever produced and the highest grossing entertainer in Spain, announced that he will embark on a global stadium tour – the first illusionist in history to conquer this feat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
Fans of John Cena like to chant his famous 'You Can't See Me' catchphrase. But they certainly will be able to see the 16-time WWE champion, actor and best-selling author when he attends FAN EXPO New Orleans.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2025
Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt will be starring in upcoming productions at The Royal Shakespeare Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
Marin Theatre has extended its production of Jonathan Spector’s Eureka Day presented in partnership with Aurora Theatre Company. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 30, 2025
Marin Theatre kicks off its 2025/26 season with Jonathan Spector’s acclaimed play Eureka Day presented in partnership with Aurora Theatre Company in a new production that reunites almost all of its original cast and creative team.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Helen Hunt has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Helen Hunt has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
and Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Cyrano De Bergerac, RSC.
Helen Hunt has won the Director of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for her work on Cyrano De Bergerac with the RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company).
Helen Hunt's first West End show was Eureka Day which opened in 2022
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