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William Kunstler

Acting Born Jul 7, 1919 Died Sep 4, 1995 New York City, New York, USA 13 credits
13
Total Credits
2024
55 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
7
Key Co-Stars

Biography

William Kunstler works in acting. Born July 7, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA. Died September 4, 1995. Archytele tracks 13 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Malcolm X

as The Judge
Film

The Doors

as Lawyer
Film

Basquiat

as Self
Film

Street Scenes 1970

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Martin Scorsese 1 shared title
Jay Cocks 1 shared title
Harvey Keitel 1 shared title
Verna Bloom 1 shared title
David Dellinger 1 shared title
Alan W. Carter 1 shared title
David Z. Robinson 1 shared title

Career timeline

Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae
William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe
60 Spins Around the Sun
Seven Songs for Malcolm X
Malcolm XIncident at Oglala
The DoorsWarrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier
Law & Order
Growing Up in America
We Can't Go Home Again
Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family
Street Scenes 1970

Full Filmography

13 titles
  • Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae (2024) as Self - Lawyer, Indigenous Activists (archive footage)
  • William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • 60 Spins Around the Sun (2003) as Self
  • Seven Songs for Malcolm X (1993)
  • Malcolm X (1992) as The Judge
  • Incident at Oglala (1992) as Self - Wounded Knee Defense Attorney
  • The Doors (1991) as Lawyer
  • Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier (1991) as Self - Appeals Attorney
  • Law & Order (1990) as Self
  • Growing Up in America (1989) as Self
  • We Can't Go Home Again (1973) as William
  • Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family (1971) as Self
  • Street Scenes 1970 (1970) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is William Kunstler best known for?

William Kunstler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Malcolm X (1992), The Doors (1991), Basquiat (1996), Street Scenes 1970 (1970).

When and where was William Kunstler born?

William Kunstler was born on July 7, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on September 4, 1995.

How many credits does William Kunstler have?

William Kunstler has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2024.

What is William Kunstler's background in cinema and television?

William Moses Kunstler (1919-1995) was an American attorney and civil rights activist, known for defending the Chicago Seven.