Bob Gunton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 15, 1945 in Santa Monica, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1981–2025 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 134 credits in database
Biography
Bob Gunton is an American actor born on November 15, 1945, in Santa Monica, California. He is known for playing strict, authoritarian characters. Gunton has appeared in numerous films and stage productions, including the original Broadway cast of Evita, where he played the role of President Juan Peron. He is also recognized for his performances in the 1993 film Demolition Man, where he portrayed Chief George Earle, and the 1994 prison film The Shawshank Redemption, where he played Warden Samuel Norton. Gunton's acting credits span over 134 roles, showcasing his versatility in various film and stage productions.
Career overview
Bob Gunton is an American actor known for his portrayal of strict and authoritarian characters. He has appeared in various films and stage productions throughout his career. Gunton's acting credits span multiple mediums, including film, television, and theater.
Gunton's filmography includes notable roles in the 1994 prison film and the 1993 science fiction film. He has also been part of the original Broadway cast of the musical Evita, where he played the role of President Juan Peron. Gunton's performances have been recognized for their depth and nuance, often bringing complexity to his characters.
As a character actor, Gunton has demonstrated his range and versatility in a variety of roles. His ability to convey authority and conviction has made him a sought-after actor in the industry. With a career spanning multiple decades, Gunton has established himself as a respected and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
134 titles- The Gettysburg Address (2025) as William Herndon (voice)
- Purgatory Station (2024) as Horatio Grimes
- The Inheritance (2024) as Charles Abernathy
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) as The Ghost Farmer
- Scarlett (2021) as Danny
- Project Blue Book (2019) as Harry S. Truman
- The Cool Kids (2018) as Colonel Christianson
- Unbroken: Path to Redemption (2018) as Major
- Alex & the List (2018) as Mr. Stern
- Trial & Error (2017) as Jeremiah Davis
- Mountain Top (2017) as Maxwell Forrest
- Marvel's Daredevil (2015) as Leland Owlsley
- The 33 (2015) as President Sebastián Piñera
- Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant (2015) as Flight School Instructor
- Decoding Annie Parker (2014) as Dr. Benton
- The Blacklist (2013) as Nicholas Moore
- Runner Runner (2013) as Dean Alex Monroe
- Live at the Foxes Den (2013) as Tony O'Hara
- Jimmy (2013) as Sheriff Brinson
- Highland Park (2013) as Bert
- Elementary (2012) as Frederick Wentz
- Argo (2012) as Cyrus Vance
- Trouble with the Curve (2012) as Watson
- Get the Gringo (2012) as Mr. Kaufmann
- New Girl (2011) as Ed
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) as Cecil Dobbs
- Up All Night (2011) as Tom
- Kill the Irishman (2011) as Jerry Merke
- The Least of These (2011) as Father Thomas Peters
- The Trial (2010) as Joe Whetstone
- Tenure (2010) as William Thurber
- The Mentalist (2008) as Alexander Harrington
- The Lazarus Project (2008) as Father Ezra
- World War Two: Behind Closed Doors (2008) as Franklin Roosevelt
- Player 5150 (2008) as Nick
- Dead Silence (2007) as Edward Ashen
- Fracture (2007) as Judge Gardner
- Women's Murder Club (2007)
- Rendition (2007) as Lars Whitman
- Pandemic (2007) as Max Sorkosky
- Numb (2007) as Dr. Townshend
- Veronica in the FBI (2007) as Principal Harris
- Pepper Dennis (2006) as Dick Dinkle
- Believe in Me (2006) as Hugh Moreland
- Numb3rs (2005) as Boyd Resnick
- E-Ring (2005)
- Dallas 362 (2005) as Joe
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Noah Taylor
- Boston Legal (2004) as Attorney William Connolly
- The Batman (2004) as Gorman (voice)
- Judas (2004) as Caiaphas
- I ♥ Huckabees (2004) as Mr. Silver
- Iron Jawed Angels (2004) as President Woodrow Wilson
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Agent Sagamore
- Mister Sterling (2003) as California Governor Marino
- Peacemakers (2003) as Mayor Smith
- Broadway's Lost Treasures (2003) as Juan Perón (segment "Evita")
- Monk (2002) as Dwight Ellison
- Greg the Bunny (2002) as "Junction" Jack Mars
- The Pact (2002) as James Harte
- Boat Trip (2002) as Boat Captain
- The Court (2002)
- Scenes of the Crime (2002) as Steven, Jimmy's Partner
- 24 (2001) as Ethan Kanin
- When Billie Beat Bobby (2001) as Jerry Perenchio
- 61* (2001) as Dan Topping
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Robert Carvallo
- The Perfect Storm (2000) as Alexander McAnally III
- Running Mates (2000) as Sen. Terrence Randall
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Lawrence Hendricks Sr.
- Family Guy (1999) as Warden (voice)
- Judging Amy (1999) as Dr. Alan Foster
- Family Law (1999) as Judge Mason
- Bats (1999) as Dr. Alexander McCabe
- "Bats" Abound (1999) as Self
- Patch Adams (1998) as Dean Walcott
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Michaelson
- A Thousand Acres (1997) as Judge (uncredited)
- Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) as Finley Largent
- Buffalo Soldiers (1997) as Col. Benjamin Grierson
- Changing Habits (1997) as Bishop Creighton
- Elvis Meets Nixon (1997) as Richard M. Nixon
- Spin City (1996) as Governor Riley
- Broken Arrow (1996) as Pritchett
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996) as Bo Gritz
- The Glimmer Man (1996) as Frank Deverell
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996) as Bo Gritz
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Clute Nichols
- Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) as Burton Quinn
- Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long (1995) as Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Dolores Claiborne (1995) as Mr. Pease
- In Pursuit of Honor (1995) as Col. John Hardesty
- Courthouse (1995) as Homer Conklin
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) as Warden Norton
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Sidney Alcott
- Roswell (1994) as Frank Joyce
- Cosmic Slop (1994) as President Ellis (segment 'Space Traders')
- Demolition Man (1993) as Chief George Earle
- Father Hood (1993) as Lazzaro
- Wild Palms (1993) as Dr. Tobias Schenkl
- Patriot Games (1992) as Interviewer
- Jennifer Eight (1992) as Goodridge
- Ned Blessing: The True Story Of My Life (1992) as Texas Preacher
- Missing Pieces (1992) as Mr Gabor
- The Public Eye (1992) as Older Agent
- Ladykiller (1992) as Wolkowski
- Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster (1992) as Larry Dietrick
- Sinatra (1992) as Tommy Dorsey
- JFK (1991) as TV Newsman #3
- A Woman Named Jackie (1991) as Hugh Auchincloss
- Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis (1991) as Chaplain
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin (1991) as Asst. D.A. Scott Willard
- Law & Order (1990) as Gil Himes
- The Bride in Black (1990) as Sydney
- Judgment (1990) as Monsignor Beauvais
- Born on the Fourth of July (1989) as Doctor
- Glory (1989) as Gen. Charles Garrison Harker
- Unconquered (1989) as Gov. George Wallace
- Cookie (1989) as Richie Segretto
- Hothouse (1988) as Dr. Leonard Schrader
- Forever James Dean (1988) as Narrator (voice)
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Capt. Benjamin Maxwell
- Matewan (1987) as C.E. Lively
- The Pick-up Artist (1987) as Fernando Portacarrero
- L.A. Law (1986) as Bob Westin
- Adam: His Song Continues (1986) as Edgar Milton
- Static (1986) as Frank
- The Equalizer (1985) as Cronin
- Finnegan Begin Again (1985) as Christian Jameson
- Miami Vice (1984) as Rivas
- Soldiers in Hiding (1984) as Narrator
- Lois Gibbs and the Love Canal (1982) as Harry Gibbs
- Rollover (1981) as Sal Naftari
- Ghostkiller as Fr. Wilson O'Rourke
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bob Gunton best known for?
Bob Gunton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Purgatory Station (2024), The Inheritance (2024), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), Scarlett (2021).
When and where was Bob Gunton born?
Bob Gunton was born on November 15, 1945 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
How many credits does Bob Gunton have?
Bob Gunton has accumulated over 134 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2025.
What is Bob Gunton's background in cinema and television?
Bob Gunton is an American actor born on November 15, 1945, in Santa Monica, California. He is known for playing strict, authoritarian characters. Gunton has appeared in numerous films and stage productions, including the original Broadway cast of Evita, where he played the role of President Juan Peron. He is also recog...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Unconquered (1989) as Gov. George Wallace — aged about 43
- A Woman Named Jackie (1991) as Hugh Auchincloss — aged about 45
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) as Warden Norton — aged about 48
- The Mentalist (2008) as Alexander Harrington — aged about 62
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Capt. Benjamin Maxwell — aged about 41
- Mister Sterling (2003) as California Governor Marino — aged about 57
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