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Russell Hunter (1925-2004) was a Scottish actor who played Lonely in the TV series Callan and appeared in many other films and shows. Learn about his life, career, roles and awards on Wikipedia.
Russell Hunter (1925-2004) was a Scottish actor who appeared in TV shows such as Callan, The Gaffer and Rab C. Nesbitt. He also voiced the character of Uvanov in Doctor Who audio dramas and inspired the CGI character of Gollum in The Lord of the Rings.
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Russell Hunter was a Scottish actor who starred in Callan (1967) and The Gaffer (1981). He was also the inspiration for the character of Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy by Peter Jackson.
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Feb 28, 2004 · For fans of 1970s TV noir, Callan, the image of Russell Hunter will forever remain as Lonely, the seedy, haunted looking grass who the series' eponymous hero, played by Edward Woodward, leaned on...
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Jan 26, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Russell Hunter, who played Lonely, the loyal but hapless sidekick of assassin Callan, in the classic British TV series. Discover his roles in theatre, film and other TV shows, and his legacy as a versatile and humble actor.
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Feb 27, 2004 · Russell Hunter, the actor best known for his role as Lonely in the thriller series Callan, starring Edward Woodward, has died aged 79. A former Clyde shipyard apprentice, he performed in...
Callan: Created by James Mitchell. With Edward Woodward, Russell Hunter, Lisa Langdon, Anthony Valentine. David Callan is the security service's main agent/killer.