Helen Hunt Parents: Gordon Hunt, Jane Elizabeth Novis

Helen Elizabeth Hunt is an American actress and director.

Helen Hunt was born in Culver City, California.

Helen’s uncle, Peter H. Hunt, was also a director. Her maternal grandmother, Dorothy (Anderson) Fries, was a voice coach.

Hunt’s paternal grandmother was from a German-Jewish family, while Hunt’s other grandparents were of English descent (her maternal grandfather was born in England), with a Methodist religious background.

She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.

Hunt rose to fame portraying Jamie Buchman in the sitcom Mad About You (1992–1999, 2019), which earned her three Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy and four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Helen Hunt Parents: Gordon Hunt, Jane Elizabeth Novis

Gordon Hunt and Jane Elizabeth Novis are the parents of American actress and director Helen Hunt.

Gordon Hunt

Gordon Hunt is the father of Helen Hunt.

Gordon Hunt was born on April 26, 1929, and he died on December 17, 2016.

Gordon was an American writer, director and actor who worked in television, film, theatre and voice work.

He directed such animated productions as The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, Super Friends, The Richie Rich Show, The Smurfs, Pound Puppies, Tom & Jerry Kids, The Pirates of Dark Water, Droopy, Master Detective and The New Adventures of Captain Planet.

Jane Elizabeth Novis

Jane Elizabeth Novis is the mother of Helen Hunt.

Jane Elizabeth worked as a photographer.