Bob Gunton
Actor

Bob Gunton Net Worth

Gunton has had a long and successful career in film and television, appearing in a variety of roles in both mediums. He is best known for his roles in The Shawshank Redemption, Daredevil, and 24.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day November 15, 1945
Birth Place  Santa Monica, California, United States
Age 78 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Sagittarius
Occupation Actor
Years active 1979–present
Spouse(s) Carey (Pitts) Gunton (August 26, 2006 – present) Annie McGreevey (July 6, 1980 – July 31, 2006; divorced; 1 child)

💰 Net worth: $1.9 Million (2024)

Bob Gunton, an esteemed actor and soundtrack artist in the United States, is reported to have an estimated net worth of $1.9 million in 2024. Known for his captivating performances and versatility in the entertainment industry, Gunton has built a successful career over the years. With memorable roles in films and television shows, he has earned both critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. As he continues to thrive in the industry, it is no surprise that his net worth reflects his talent and accomplishments.

Biography/Timeline

1969

Gunton was born in Santa Monica, California, the son of Rose Marie (née Banovetz) and Robert Patrick Gunton, Sr., a labor union executive. He attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California, the Paulist Seminary St Peter's College, in Baltimore, Maryland, and the University of California, Irvine. A lifelong devout Roman Catholic, Gunton had initially planned to become a priest. Gunton served in the United States Army (1969–71), earning a Bronze Star for valor and the Vietnam Service Medal.

1980

Gunton played the role of Juan Peron in the original 1980 Broadway production of Evita, earning a nomination for Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance. He later starred in the title role of a 1989 Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd and received a second Tony nomination for his portrayal. Additional Broadway credits include Working, King of Hearts, The Music Women, How I Got That Story, and Big River.

2004

Gunton portrayed President Richard Nixon in a recreation of the Watergate tapes incident for Nightline. He also played President Woodrow Wilson in the film Iron Jawed Angels (2004). Gunton is also known for his guest starring role as Capt. Benjamin Maxwell in the well-received 1991 Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Wounded". Gunton played Warden Samuel Norton, the head of Shawshank State Prison and the primary antagonist in The Shawshank Redemption (1994) opposite Tim Robbins. Gunton played Cecil Dobbs in the 2011 film The Lincoln Lawyer.

2015

Gunton also guest starred in the first season of Desperate Housewives and the sixth season of 24, where he portrayed United States Secretary of Defense Ethan Kanin. He signed on as series regular afterward and reprised the role of Kanin but now as the Chief of Staff to the new President, Allison Taylor, in the show's seventh season as well as the two-hour television prequel film, 24: Redemption. He returned again for the eighth season but this time as the President's Secretary of State. Gunton portrays Leland Owlsley in the 2015 TV series Daredevil. Gunton made a guest appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in January 2017.

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