John Bunnell
Biography
John Edwin Bunnell is an American actor and former sheriff of Multnomah County, Oregon. Born on May 25, 1944, in Pendleton, Oregon, he began his career with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office in 1969. Over the next 25 years, he advanced to the position of Chief Deputy. Following the 1994 retirement of Sheriff Robert G. Skipper, Bunnell was appointed to lead the agency. He gained public recognition in 1989 after appearing in the second season of the television series Cops. Bunnell is best known for his role as the presenter of World's Wildest Police Videos, which aired from 1998 to 2001 and returned for a revival beginning on May 7, 2012. He also holds a credit for the film Bad Santa.
Career overview
John Edwin Bunnell was born on May 25, 1944, in Pendleton, Oregon. He began his career with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office in 1969. Over the course of 25 years, he advanced through the ranks to the position of Chief Deputy. In 1994, following the retirement of Sheriff Robert G. Skipper, Bunnell was appointed to lead the agency and took the oath of office as Sheriff.
Bunnell gained public recognition in 1989 when he appeared in the second season of the television series Cops. He is widely known for his role as the presenter of the program World's Wildest Police Videos, which aired between 1998 and 2001. He later returned to host a revival of the series, which began airing new episodes on May 7, 2012. In addition to his work in law enforcement and television hosting, Bunnell is credited as an actor in the film Bad Santa. He holds nine known credits in the entertainment industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side (2009) as Sheriff John Bunnell (voice)
- Most Shocking (2006)
- Bad Santa (2003) as Police Chief
- Ghost World (2001) as Seymour's Boss
- Family Guy (1999) as Narrator (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Sheriff John Bunnell (voice)
- World's Most Shocking Moments: Caught on Tape 3 (1999) as Host
- World's Wildest Police Videos (1998)
- World's Most Shocking Moments: Caught on Tape (1998) as Host
- FBI: The Untold Stories (1991) as Self - Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Bunnell best known for?
John Bunnell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dead Man's Shoes (2004), Bad Santa (2003), Ghost World (2001), Family Guy (1999).
When and where was John Bunnell born?
John Bunnell was born on May 25, 1944 in Pendleton, Oregon, USA.
How many credits does John Bunnell have?
John Bunnell has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2009.
What is John Bunnell's background in cinema and television?
John Edwin Bunnell is an American actor and former sheriff of Multnomah County, Oregon. Born on May 25, 1944, in Pendleton, Oregon, he began his career with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office in 1969. Over the next 25 years, he advanced to the position of Chief Deputy. Following the 1994 retirement of Sheriff Robert...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Family Guy (1999) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 55
- Family Guy (1999) as Sheriff John Bunnell (voice) — aged about 55
- Ghost World (2001) as Seymour's Boss — aged about 57
- Bad Santa (2003) as Police Chief — aged about 59
- World's Wildest Police Videos (1998) — aged about 54
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