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HUNT, John Marchant (19**-). South African advertising executive and playwright.
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Biography
Born in Zambia, educated in South Africa.
Training
Career
Co-founder of TBWA Hunt Lascaris, widely recognized as one of the leading advertising agencies in the world. The agency started in 1983 with the mantra "Life's too short to be mediocre." It has won a number of awards, including International Agency of The Year in 2008. In 1993 John Hunt was intimately involved in Nelson Mandela's first ANC election campaign. In April 2003 he moved to TBWA's New York headquarters to assume the role of Worldwide Creative Director.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
John Hunt is an award-winning playwright. His plays include Vid-Alex (1989), Stand in the Sun (1999), Piano Man ***
Awards, etc
Amstel Playwright of the Year (1989) for Vid-Alex.
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