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David Hunt

Acting Born Jan 1, 1954 Covent Garden, London, England, UK 34 credits
34
Total Credits
1981–2025
45 Years Career Span
18
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

David Hunt is an English actor, producer, and director who has worked in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Born on January 1, 1954, in Covent Garden, London, England, UK, he is known in the United States for his film and television roles. His best known United States film role is Harlan Rook in the 1988 action film The Dead Pool, which is the fifth installment in the Dirty Harry series. On television, he played guest roles on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond as Ray's nemesis neighbor, Bill Parker, and appeared in the recurring role of Darren McCarthy during season six of the series 24. In the United Kingdom, Hunt appeared in the 1991 period drama The Black Velvet Gown and was a regular cast member of the BBC series Beck.

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Career

Career overview

David Hunt is an English actor, producer, and director who has worked in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Born on January 1, 1954, in Covent Garden, London, England, his career spans television and film productions across both nations.

His best known United States film role is Harlan Rook in the 1988 action film The Dead Pool, which is the fifth installment in the Dirty Harry series. In television, he has made guest appearances on the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond as Ray's nemesis neighbor, Bill Parker, and played the recurring role of Darren McCarthy during season six of the series 24.

In the United Kingdom, Hunt appeared in the 1991 period drama The Black Velvet Gown and served as a regular cast member of the BBC series Beck. His extensive career encompasses a total of thirty-three known acting credits listed in film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Merv
Unexpected · Director
Carol's Second Act · Executive Producer
Playing HouseMoms' Night OutMoms' Night Out · Executive Producer
Liz & Dick
Homeland
Dirty Dancing 3: Capoeira Nights
Castle
Justice League: The New FrontierThe Deal
Mad Men
Amazing GraceAmazing Grace · Producer
Numb3rsThe ComebackThe Engagement Ring
Monk
24The BombmakerMurder on the Orient Express
Miracle in the Woods
Everybody Loves RaymondBeck
Jade
Anna Lee
American Kickboxer 2 · Producer
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
The Black Velvet Gown
The Chief
The Dead PoolClosing Ranks
Falcon Crest

Full Filmography

34 titles
  • Merv (2025) as Jack Owens
  • Unexpected (2022) Director
  • Carol's Second Act (2019) Executive Producer
  • Playing House (2014) as Graham
  • Moms' Night Out (2014) as Cabbie
  • Moms' Night Out (2014) Executive Producer
  • Liz & Dick (2012) as Ifor Jenkins
  • Homeland (2011) as Brian Turro
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  • Dirty Dancing 3: Capoeira Nights (2010)
  • Castle (2009) as Falco
  • Justice League: The New Frontier (2008) as Harry (voice)
  • The Deal (2008) as Grier Clark
  • Mad Men (2007) as Edwin Baker
  • Amazing Grace (2006) as Lord Camden
  • Amazing Grace (2006) Producer
  • Numb3rs (2005) as Elliot Cole
  • The Comeback (2005) as Will
  • The Engagement Ring (2005) as Brian
  • Monk (2002) as Michael Norfleet
  • 24 (2001) as Darren McCarthy
  • The Bombmaker (2001) as Ethan
  • Murder on the Orient Express (2001) as Bob Arbuthnot
  • Miracle in the Woods (1997) as Eddie Briggs
  • Everybody Loves Raymond (1996) as Bill Parker
  • Beck (1996) as Mick Farrant
  • Jade (1995) as Pat Callendar
  • Anna Lee (1994) as Eddie Marsham
  • American Kickboxer 2 (1993) Producer
  • Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1992)
  • The Black Velvet Gown (1991) as Laurence Gallmington
  • The Chief (1990) as David Kendal
  • The Dead Pool (1988) as Harlan Rook
  • Closing Ranks (1988)
  • Falcon Crest (1981) as Ian St. James

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David Hunt best known for?

David Hunt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Moms' Night Out (2014), Moms' Night Out (2014), La Vie en Rose (2007), Castle (2009).

When and where was David Hunt born?

David Hunt was born on January 1, 1954 in Covent Garden, London, England, UK.

How many credits does David Hunt have?

David Hunt has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2025.

What is David Hunt's background in cinema and television?

David Hunt is an English actor, producer, and director who has worked in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Born on January 1, 1954, in Covent Garden, London, England, UK, he is known in the United States for his film and television roles. His best known United States film role is Harlan Rook in the 1988 ac...

David Hunt by the numbers

34credits
19films
15TV series
1981–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Mad Men (2007) as Edwin Baker — aged about 53
  • Castle (2009) as Falco — aged about 55
  • Monk (2002) as Michael Norfleet — aged about 48
  • 24 (2001) as Darren McCarthy — aged about 47
  • Homeland (2011) as Brian Turro — aged about 57
  • The Comeback (2005) as Will — aged about 51

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