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Bob Gunton

Birth Place: Santa Monica, CA, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

The Great Ostrovsky
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2004
Performer
Sweeney Todd
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1989
Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1989
Roza
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Lola
Roza
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1986
Big River
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
The King
Passion
[Broadway]
1983
James
Evita
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Peron
King of Hearts
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Raoul
Working
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Bud Jonas
Frank Decker
Performer
Frank Decker
Performer
Bud Jonas
Happy End
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1977
Bill Cracker (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Tennessee, USA!
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1965
Performer

Writing

Movies

Rollover
[ 1981 ] Sal Naftari
Static
[ 1985 ] Frank
Matewan
[ 1987 ] C.E. Lively
The Pick-up Artist
[ 1987 ] Portacarrero
Born on the Fourth of July
[ 1989 ] Doctor #1
Glory
[ 1989 ] General Charles Garrison Harker
Cookie
[ 1989 ] Richie Segretto
Missing Pieces
[ 1991 ] Mr. Gabor
JFK
[ 1991 ] TV Newsman #3
Jennifer 8
[ 1992 ] Goodridge
Patriot Games
[ 1992 ] Interviewer
The Public Eye
[ 1992 ] Older Agent
Demolition Man
[ 1993 ] Chief George Earle
Father Hood
[ 1993 ] Lazzaro
The Shawshank Redemption
[ 1994 ] Warden Norton
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
[ 1995 ] Burton Quinn
Dolores Claiborne
[ 1995 ] Mr. Pee
The Glimmer Man
[ 1996 ] Frank Deverell
Broken Arrow
[ 1996 ] Pritchett
Changing Habits
[ 1997 ] Bishop Creighton
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
[ 1997 ] Finley Largent
Patch Adams
[ 1998 ] Dean Walcott
Bats
[ 1999 ] Dr. Alexander McCabe
The Perfect Storm
[ 2000 ] Alexander McAnally III
Scenes of the Crime
[ 2001 ] Steven, Jimmy's Partner
Boat Trip
[ 2002 ] Boat Captain
Dallas 362
[ 2003 ] Joe
Ichabod!
[ 2004 ] Baltus Van Tsel
I Heart Huckabees
[ 2004 ] Mr. Silver
Believe in Me
[ 2006 ] Hugh Moreland
Numb
[ 2007 ] Dr. Townshend
Dead Silence
[ 2007 ] Edward Ashen
Fracture
[ 2007 ] Judge Gardner
Rendition
[ 2007 ] Lars Whitman
The Lazarus Project
[ 2008 ] Father Ezra
The Least of These
[ 2008 ] Father Thom Peters
Player 5150
[ 2008 ] Nick Villa
Tenure
[ 2008 ] William Thurber
The Trial
[ 2010 ] Joe Whetstone
The Lincoln Lawyer
[ 2011 ] Cecil Dobbs
Kill the Irishman
[ 2011 ] Jerry Merke
Argo
[ 2012 ] Cyrus Vance
Get the Gringo
[ 2012 ] Thom Kaufman
Trouble with the Curve
[ 2012 ] Watson
Highland Park
[ 2013 ] Bert
Runner Runner
[ 2013 ] Dean Alex Monroe
Decoding Annie Parker
[ 2013 ] Dr. Benton
Jimmy
[ 2013 ] Sheriff Brinson
Live at the Foxes Den
[ 2013 ] Tony O Hara
Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant
[ 2015 ] Flight School Instructor
The 33
[ 2015 ] President Piñera
Mountain Top
[ 2017 ] Maxwell Forrest
Alex & The List
[ 2017 ] Mr. Stern
Unbroken: Path to Redemption
[ 2018 ] Major Zeigler
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
[ 2021 ] The Ghost Farmer Egon Spengler
The Inheritance
[ 2023 ] Charles Abernathy
The Gettysburg Address
[ 2025 ] William Herndon (voice)

TV Shows

24
Ethan Kanin
Desperate Housewives
Noah Taylor
Greg the Bunny
Junction Jack
Judging Amy
Dr. Alan Foster
Royal Pains
General William Collins, Ret. General William Collins

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Actor - Musical

Bob Gunton , Sweeney Todd

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Actor - Musical

Bob Gunton, Sweeney Todd

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Bob Gunton , Sweeney Todd

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Bob Gunton , Sweeney Todd

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Bob Gunton, Sweeney Todd

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Bob Gunton, Big River

Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Bob Gunton, How I Got That Story


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Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Bob Gunton, Evita

Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Bob Gunton, Evita

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Bob Gunton, King of Hearts

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Watch: Laura Benanti in New JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Music Video Photo
Watch: Laura Benanti in New JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

A new music video has been released starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti from Jo - The Little Women Musical. Learn more about Jo - The Little women musical, and watch the video here!
Laura Benanti and Eleanor Grant to Celebrate JO " THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL With Onl Photo
Laura Benanti and Eleanor Grant to Celebrate JO " THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL With Online Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

The American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers will celebrate the recent cast album Jo – The Little Women Musical – a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women – with the special online event.
JO " THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Featuring Laura Benanti, Christine Ebersole and More Photo
JO " THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Featuring Laura Benanti, Christine Ebersole and More Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025

Jo - The Little Women Musical – a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women – has released as a 2-CD set CD. Learn more!
Danbury's Musicals At Richter Kicks Off 41st Season Under The Stars with EVITA Photo
Danbury's Musicals At Richter Kicks Off 41st Season Under The Stars with EVITA
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 29, 2025

Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 41st season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, kicks off the summer with 'Evita,' playing July 5 to July 19. Featuring a live band and a cast of talented local actors, performances take place outdoors under the stars at the Richter Arts Center
Listen: JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Releases Cast Recording Photo
Listen: JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Releases Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

The cast recording has been released for Jo - The Little Women Musical, a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women. Listen to the album here!
Exclusive: Christine Ebersole Sings 'An Ode to Aunt March’s Urn' From JO - THE LITT Photo
Exclusive: Christine Ebersole Sings 'An Ode to Aunt March’s Urn' From JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to 'An Ode to Aunt March’s Urn' from the upcoming studio album  Jo - The Little Women Musical. Learn more and listen here!
Broadway Streaming Guide May 2025: Where to Watch THE FOUR SEASONS & More Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide May 2025: Where to Watch THE FOUR SEASONS & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025

As Tony season kicks off, May sees a selection of new premieres, returning favorites, and more streaming content for Broadway fans. Take a look at the full lineup, which includes The Four Seasons, Poker Face Season 2, and more!
Video: Christine Allado Performs 'Fly Away' From 'Jo - The Little Women Musical' Photo
Video: Christine Allado Performs 'Fly Away' From 'Jo - The Little Women Musical'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025

A new music video from the cast recording of Jo - The Little Women Musical has debuted, featuring Christine Allado as Jo March. Watch the 'Fly Away' video now, ahead of the official single release on May 8th.
JO- THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Studio Cast Recording to be Released Photo
JO- THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Studio Cast Recording to be Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

Jo - The Little Women Musical, a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women, will have a studio album release in May. Learn more!
Christine Ebersole and More Join Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Photo
Christine Ebersole and More Join Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Final stars have been announced to join the world premiere Studio Cast Recording of Jo - The Little Women Musical, set to release in March. Learn more about the album here!
A History of EVITA and the Women Who Have Played Eva Perón Photo
A History of EVITA and the Women Who Have Played Eva Perón
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2025

With the Jamie Lloyd production of Evita in the works, we're revisiting some of the most iconic Evas to grace the stage and screen, from Elaine Paige to Patti LuPone, most recently Auli'i Cravalho, and of course, Madonna.
Alexandra Essoe's THE CARNAL SOUL To Have World Premiere At LA Shorts International F Photo
Alexandra Essoe's THE CARNAL SOUL To Have World Premiere At LA Shorts International Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024

THE CARNAL SOUL, starring Bob Gunton and Alexandra Essoe, will premiere at the LA Shorts International Film Festival on July 21st.
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels Photo
Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 14, 2024

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Stage Adaptation of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Opens in China Photo
Stage Adaptation of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Opens in China
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024

A stage adaptation of the film The Shawshank Redemption is now playing in China! The production opened in Shenzhen on January 4, and will head to Shanghai and Beijing next. 
Jeff Cohen's SQUEAKY Will Receive Developmental Readings This Month Photo
Jeff Cohen's SQUEAKY Will Receive Developmental Readings This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

As part of its new Building the Box Developmental Reading Series, Out of the Box Theatrics will present readings of SQUEAKY, a poignant autobiographical comedy by Drama Desk Award winner Jeff Cohen.
SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage Photo
SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2023

Learn how Sondheim made Sweeney sing and how Mr. Todd made his mark on mass media in Part 2 of SWEENEY TODD, A History.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Photo
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; at Merrick Thea Photo
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; at Merrick Theatre And Center for the Arts Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Thea Photo
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
New Biography ROBERT PRESTON - FOREVER THE MUSIC MAN Out Now Photo
New Biography ROBERT PRESTON - FOREVER THE MUSIC MAN Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2022

Robert Preston - Forever The Music Man chronicles the life and career of the enigmatic Hollywood and Broadway actor, and original Music Man star, Robert Preston.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bob Gunton been in?

Bob Gunton has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Bob Gunton been in?

Bob Gunton has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Bob Gunton been nominated for?

Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd , Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Big River, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for How I Got That Story, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita and Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for King of Hearts.

What awards has Bob Gunton won?

Bob Gunton won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in Evita.

How many shows has Bob Gunton written?

Bob Gunton has written 1 shows including Tennessee, USA! (Composer).

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