Bob Gunton
American actor and singer
Born
November 15th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actor and singer with a prolific career in film and television. Played Warden Samuel Norton in the film 'The Shawshank Redemption'. Portrayed multiple characters in various stage productions, highlighting versatility in performance. Appeared in the television series '24' as Ethan Kanin and 'The Amazing Spider-Man' as Captain George Stacy. Achieved recognition in both dramatic and musical roles across a range of performances.
Played Warden Samuel Norton in 'The Shawshank Redemption'
Portrayed Ethan Kanin in '24'
Appeared as Captain George Stacy in 'The Amazing Spider-Man'
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