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Bob Gunton is an American character actor of stage and screen. He is known for playing strict authoritarian characters, including Warden Samuel Norton in the 1994 prison drama The Shawshank Redemption, Chief George Earle in 1993’s Demolition Man, Dr. Walcott, the domineering dean of Virginia Medical School in Patch Adams, and Secretary of State Cyrus Vance in Argo. He also played Leland Owlsley in the Daredevil television series, Secretary of Defense Ethan Kanin in 24, and Noah Taylor in Desperate Housewives.
In addition to his film and television careers, Gunton is a prolific theatre actor. He originated the role of Juan Perón in the Broadway premiere of Evita and the titular character in the 1989 revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, roles for which he received Tony Award nominations. He has received a Drama Desk Award, an Obie Award, and a Clarence Derwent Award.
The featured “Warden Samuel Norton” Shawshank Redemption 11 x 14 has been signed by Bob Gunton. Gunton played Warden Samuel Norton, the head of Shawshank State Prison and the primary antagonist in The Shawshank Redemption (1994) opposite Tim Robbins. The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American prison drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont. To this day, it is one of the most “beloved” films ever made. Gunton has signed the Photo and added “Salvation Lies Within” and “Warden Norton” in blue. In the movie, prison warden Samuel Norton hands Andy Dufresne, played by Tim Robbins, a Bible and tells him, “Salvation lies within.” The Photo includes an official AutographCOA (ACOA) Authentication hologram for authenticity purposes.
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