Bob Gunton

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Characters played by Bob Gunton

Warden Norton — The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The corrupt prison warden who exploits Andy's financial expertise to launder money and run prison labor schemes for profit. When Andy threatens to expose him after a young inmate reveals the truth about Andy's conviction, Norton has the inmate killed, forces Andy back into solitary, and ultimately commits suicide to avoid arrest.

Owl — Marvel's Daredevil (2015)

Crime lord and enemy of Daredevil in Hell's Kitchen

Dean Walcott — Patch Adams (1998)

The antagonistic dean of the medical school who initially dislikes Adams and opposes his unorthodox methods. Later discovers Adams's unlicensed clinic and attempts to expel him again before the state medical board overturns the decision.

The Ghost Farmer — Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

Rural figure connected to spectral agriculture.

Edward Ashen — Dead Silence (2007)

Jamie’s estranged father, who lives in Raven's Fair with his much-younger wife, Ella. Jamie later discovers that Edward is already dead and that the figure he had been interacting with is a doll made from his corpse.

Gen. Charles Garrison Harker — Glory (1989)

A Union general who assumes command of the 54th after their training. Shaw confronts him about the regiment being used for manual labor and civilian raids, threatening to report Harker's corruption unless the unit is assigned to actual combat.

Chief George Earle — Demolition Man (1993)

The superior of Lt. Lenina Huxley in the San Angeles police force. After Huxley argues that John Spartan’s experience is necessary to anticipate Simon Phoenix, Earle authorizes Spartan’s parole and reinstatement, enabling the central investigation and pursuit.

Lazzaro — Father Hood (1993)

Lazzaro is the overseer at Bigelow and the official responsible for enforcing its harsh discipline. Kelly and Jack observe him shackling Eddie and other children before loading them onto a bus. He later dismisses Kelly as a troubled youth, while her accusations that he ignored her assault help expose his role in the institution’s corruption.

Burton Quinn — Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)

Corrupt official involved in the African wildlife plot.

Pritchett — Broken Arrow (1996)

The wealthy financier backing Deakins' mercenary team. He funds the operation to blackmail the US government with nuclear warheads but loses faith in Deakins' execution, leading to his execution by Deakins.

Interviewer — Patriot Games (1992)

Journalist conducting press interviews.

Dr. Townshend — Numb (2007)

Dr. Townshend is a psychiatrist who evaluates Hudson Milbank after his unusual detached state begins. He diagnoses Hudson with depersonalization disorder and prescribes medications, including Clonazepam, attempting to address the condition through psychiatric treatment when Hudson is unable to feel connected to his surroundings.

Career Overview

Bob Gunton has 116 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Ghostbusters with 1 titles. Signature works include The Shawshank Redemption, Patch Adams, Dead Silence. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
116
Birth Date
1945-11-15
Birth Place
Santa Monica, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q352203), public domain (CC0).