Samantha Elizabeth Hunt is a British actress known for her roles in The Full Monteverdi (2007), Fathers of Girls (2009), and Hedda Gabler (2015). Hunt was born on January 7, 1983, in Bristol, South West England. Excelling in art, sport and singing at school, Hunt went on to study art at the Academy of Art. Whilst studying art, Hunt started modelling and acting professionally. After graduating Hunt went on to study acting, movement, and singing with The Bristol Old Vic Theatre tutors. Hunt acted in many modern and Shakespearian theatre roles, and musicals, before making her television and film debut. Hunt is a skilled martial artist, horseback rider and sword fighter.