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Bob GuntonActor
Date of Birth: 15.11.1945
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Bob Gunton: A Distinguished Actor on Stage and Screen
- Career Highlights
- Film and Television Presence
- - Specialist (1987)
Bob Gunton: A Distinguished Actor on Stage and Screen
Bob Gunton is an esteemed American actor who has graced both stage and screen for over a quarter of a century.
Career Highlights
Gunton's most notable stage performance was as Juan Perón in the original Broadway production of "Evita," for which he received a Tony Award nomination. In addition, he has garnered OBIE, Drama Desk, and Clarence Derwent Awards for his exceptional work in over two dozen other Broadway and off-Broadway plays.
Film and Television Presence
Gunton has amassed a vast filmography, though his face may not always be readily recognizable to viewers. His significant film roles include:
- Specialist (1987)
- The Player (1992)- Murder in Mississippi (1993)
- Demolition Man (1993)
- Roswell (1994)
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
- Broken Arrow (1995)
- Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)
- The Glimmer Man (1996)
- The Perfect Storm (2000)
- Open Water (2002)
Military Service
Prior to his acting career, Gunton served as a combat veteran in the Vietnam War and was decorated for his valor. This experience has undoubtedly shaped his character and brought depth to his performances.
