Bob Gunton (full name Robert Patrick Gunton Jr.) is an American theater, film, and television actor. A career in cinema began in 1981 with a small role in the dramatic thriller "Pumping Capital".
The actor's creative biography includes 140 roles in television and film projects, including participation in the Tony Awards. During his many years of career, he has repeatedly embodied on the screen the images of prominent political leaders, among whom were: A. Lincoln, H. Peron, G. Goering, J. Wallace, Theodore and Franklin Roosevelts, W. Wilson, R. Nixon.
Biography facts
The future actor was born in the United States in the fall of 1945 in the family of Irishmen Rose Marie and Robert Patrick Sr. Father was a Democrat, trade union leader, Knight of the Catholic Order of Columbus.
The parents were believers and raised the boy in severity. They wanted him to become a priest. Therefore, they sent their son to study at the Catholic school Mater Dei High School. But his passion for creativity, love of theater and music changed the further fate of Robert.
After completing his primary education, the young man entered the University of California in Irvine.
When the Vietnam War broke out, Gunton was drafted into the army. He spent 3 years in the service, fought and was awarded the Vietnam Service and Bronze Star medals for courage and valor.
After returning home, Patrick decided to devote his later life to the profession of an actor. He completely plunged into the world of creativity, art and theater. Soon he was already playing on stage in one of the theaters in New York, and then began performing on Broadway in numerous musicals, among which was the famous play "Evita".
Gunton has been nominated twice for a Tony Award. First time in 1980 for the role of Juan Domingo Perón in Evita. The second time in 1990 for the lead role in the play "Sweeney Todd".
Also in 1980, the artist won awards: Drama Desk Award, Clarence Derwent Award and Obie Award.
Robert came to the cinema in 1981. From that moment on, his whole future life was inextricably linked with cinema.
Film career
The actor's debut in the cinema took place in the film "Pumping Capital". He then starred in popular TV series: "Miami Police: Department of Morals", "The Equalizer", "Los Angeles Law", "Star Trek: The Next Generation", "Greenhouse".
In 1989, Gunton appeared on the screen in several films at once: "Unconquered", "Bun", "Valor", "Born on the Fourth of July".
In the 1990s, the actor took part in the filming of many famous films, including: "John F. Kennedy: Shots in Dallas", "Games of the Patriots", "Photographer", "Jennifer 8", "Destroyer", "Roswell".
In the cult film based on the book by S. King "The Shawshank Redemption", the actor played the role of the warden of Samuel Norton. The film received 7 Oscar nominations, as well as numerous nominations for other awards, including awards: Saturn, Golden Globe, Actors Guild, Writers Guild, Directors Guild, Grammy Awards.
Another role in the film "Dolores Claiborne", based on the novel by S. King, Gunton performed in 1995.
In the further career of the actor, a huge number of roles in popular projects, including: "Healer Adams", "The Perfect Storm", "24 Hours", "Defective Detective", "Body Parts", "Desperate Housewives", "Boston Lawyers", " The Mentalist”,“Dear Doctor”,“Irishman”,“Elementary”,“Daredevil”,“Project Blue Book”.
Personal life
The actor was married twice. In July 1980, he became the husband of actress Annie McGreevy. They lived together for 26 years and divorced in July 2006. In this union, the only daughter, Olivia, was born.
A month after his divorce from Annie, Robert married a second time. Carrie Pitts became his chosen one.
