Actor
William Dennis Hunt
Born March 1, 1944Died June 14, 202014 films
William Dennis Hunt (March 1, 1944 – June 14, 2020) was an American actor known for a variety of roles across film and television. Notably, he played Emperor Wang the Perverted in the cult classic "Flesh Gordon" (1974) and its sequel "Flesh Gordon Meets the Cosmic Cheerleaders" (1990). He also appeared in the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" episode "The Way of the Warrior" as the Klingon Huraga. Besides these, Hunt had roles in TV shows such as "L.A. Law," "Babylon 5," "Frasier," and "NYPD Blue," often portraying judges, priests, or other authoritative figures.
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His film credits include "Critters 3" (1991), "Chaplin" (1992), "Dragonfly" (2002), and "Evan Almighty" (2007), among others. He had a broad career spanning various genres and was active both on screen and stage. Hunt passed away at age 76 on June 14, 2020.
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First watchChaplin19927.4as US Maitre D'An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
14 films as actor- 2014Life Inside OutBill
- 2011Jason's Big ProblemWalter
- 2007Evan AlmightyCommittee Member
- 2005Animated Hero Classics: BeethovenLudwig van Beethoven as an old man (voice)
- 2004Parables of JesusMaster (voice)
- 2000The Burkittsville 7Alvin Frasier
- 1997The Greatest is the LeastAgrippa (voice)
- 1995The Wind in the WillowsBadger
- 1995Joseph's ReunionJudah (voice)
- 1993PeepholeDetective
- 1992ChaplinUS Maitre D'
- 1991Critters 3Briggs
- 1990Flesh Gordon Meets the Cosmic CheerleadersEvil Presence
- 1974Flesh GordonEmperor Wang the Perverted