Bob Gunton
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Robert Patrick "Bob" Gunton, Jr. (born November 15, 1945) is an American actor. He is known for playing strict, authoritarian characters, with his best known roles as Warden Samuel Norton in the 1994 prison film The Shawshank Redemption, Chief George Earle in 1993's Demolition Man, and President Juan Peron in the original Broadway cast of Evita. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bob Gunton , licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Bob Gunton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Bob Gunton reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Bob Gunton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Bob Gunton's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Unconquered, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Bob Gunton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bob Gunton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Bob Gunton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife | The Ghost Farmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Unbroken: Path to Redemption | Major | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mountain Top | Maxwell Forrest | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The 33 | President Sebastián Piñera | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Decoding Annie Parker | Dr. Benton | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Jimmy | Sheriff Brinson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Argo | Cyrus Vance | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Trouble with the Curve | Watson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Get the Gringo | Mr. Kaufmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Least of These | Father Thomas Peters | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Lincoln Lawyer | Cecil Dobbs | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Kill the Irishman | Jerry Merke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Lazarus Project | Father Ezra | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rendition | Lars Whitman | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Numb | Dr. Townshend | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fracture | Judge Gardner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Dead Silence | Edward Ashen | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Believe in Me | Hugh Moreland | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | I ♥ Huckabees | Mr. Silver | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Judas | Caiaphas | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Iron Jawed Angels | President Woodrow Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Broadway's Lost Treasures | Juan Perón (segment "Evita") | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | 61* | Dan Topping | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Perfect Storm | Alexander McAnally III | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Patch Adams | Dean Walcott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil | Finley Largent | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Elvis Meets Nixon | Richard M. Nixon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Broken Arrow | Pritchett | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls | Burton Quinn | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Dolores Claiborne | Mr. Pease | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long | Franklin D. Roosevelt | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Shawshank Redemption | Warden Norton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Roswell | Frank Joyce | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Demolition Man | Chief George Earle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Jennifer Eight | Goodridge | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Public Eye | Older Agent | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Patriot Games | Interviewer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | JFK | TV Newsman #3 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis | Chaplain | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin | Asst. D.A. Scott Willard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Bride in Black | Sydney | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Born on the Fourth of July | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Glory | Gen. Charles Garrison Harker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Unconquered | Gov. George Wallace | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Forever James Dean | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Matewan | C.E. Lively | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Adam: His Song Continues | Edgar Milton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Static | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Finnegan Begin Again | Christian Jameson | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Lois Gibbs and the Love Canal | Harry Gibbs | Average | Similar → |
Bob Gunton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bob Gunton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bob Gunton is "Unconquered" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Bob Gunton acted in?
Bob Gunton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bob Gunton?
Other notable films include "The Shawshank Redemption", "JFK", and "Glory".