Bill Gunn
Biography
Bill Gunn works in writing. Born July 15, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Died April 5, 1989. Archytele tracks 22 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
22 titles- Da Sweet Blood of Jesus (2015) Writer
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Homer
- Montgomery Clift (1983) as Self
- Losing Ground (1982) as Victor
- Personal Problems (1980) as Mr. Damien
- Personal Problems (1980) Director
- Personal Problems (1980) Editor
- Ganja & Hess (1973) as George Meda
- Ganja & Hess (1973) Writer
- Ganja & Hess (1973) Director
- The Landlord (1970) Screenplay
- The Angel Levine (1970) Writer
- Stop! (1970) Writer
- Stop! (1970) Director
- Penelope (1966) as Sgt. Rothschild
- The Spy with My Face (1965) as Namana
- The Fugitive (1963) as Avery
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Lt. James P. Willowmore
- The Interns (1962) as Rosco
- The Sound and the Fury (1959) as T.P.
- Crossroads (1957) as Roy (uncredited)
- Baby Got Personal Problems as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bill Gunn best known for?
Bill Gunn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Cosby Show (1984), The Landlord (1970), Sweet Family (2019), Penelope (1966).
When and where was Bill Gunn born?
Bill Gunn was born on July 15, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on April 5, 1989.
How many credits does Bill Gunn have?
Bill Gunn has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 2015.
What is Bill Gunn's background in cinema and television?
Bill Gunn was an American playwright, novelist, actor and film director. His 1973 cult classic horror film Ganja and Hess was chosen as one of ten best American films of the decade at the Cannes Film Festival, 1973. In the New Yorker, film critic Richard Brody described him as being “a visionary filmmaker left on the s...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Lt. James P. Willowmore — aged about 28
- The Fugitive (1963) as Avery — aged about 28
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Homer — aged about 49
- The Sound and the Fury (1959) as T.P. — aged about 24
- The Spy with My Face (1965) as Namana — aged about 30
- Penelope (1966) as Sgt. Rothschild — aged about 31
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