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Edward Bunker(1933-2005)

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Edward Bunker
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Edward Bunker was born on 31 December 1933 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Reservoir Dogs (1992), Runaway Train (1985) and The Longest Yard (2005). He was married to Jennifer Steele. He died on 19 July 2005 in Burbank, California, USA.
BornDecember 31, 1933
DiedJuly 19, 2005(71)
BornDecember 31, 1933
DiedJuly 19, 2005(71)
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Known for

Steve Buscemi, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Tim Roth, and Chris Penn in Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Reservoir Dogs
8.3
  • Mr. Blue(as Eddie Bunker)
  • 1992
Rebecca De Mornay, Eric Roberts, and Jon Voight in Runaway Train (1985)
Runaway Train
7.2
  • Jonah
  • 1985
Burt Reynolds, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Bill Goldberg, Terry Crews, Nelly, Lobo Sebastian, Nicholas Turturro, Bob Sapp, Michael Irvin, and Dalip Singh in The Longest Yard (2005)
The Longest Yard
6.4
  • Skitchy Rivers
  • 2005
Tango & Cash (1989)
Tango & Cash
6.4
  • Capt. Holmes(as Eddie Bunker)
  • 1989

Credits

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Actor



  • Venus & Vegas (2010)
    Venus & Vegas
    4.0
    • Micky the Calc
    • 2010
  • High Hopes (2006)
    High Hopes
    4.0
    • Big Joe
    • 2006
  • Burt Reynolds, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Bill Goldberg, Terry Crews, Nelly, Lobo Sebastian, Nicholas Turturro, Bob Sapp, Michael Irvin, and Dalip Singh in The Longest Yard (2005)
    The Longest Yard
    6.4
    • Skitchy Rivers
    • 2005
  • 13 Moons (2002)
    13 Moons
    5.6
    • Hoodlum #1 (as Eddie Bunker)
    • 2002
  • Family Secrets (2001)
    Family Secrets
    5.9
    • Douglas Marley
    • 2001
  • Willem Dafoe and Edward Furlong in Animal Factory (2000)
    Animal Factory
    6.6
    • Buzzard
    • 2000
  • Harvey Keitel and Andie MacDowell in Shadrach (1998)
    Shadrach
    6.4
    • Joe Thorton
    • 1998
  • Caméléone (1996)
    Caméléone
    6.0
    • Sid Dembo
    • 1996
  • Fallen Angels (1993)
    Fallen Angels
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Sailor
    • 1995
  • Harvey Keitel and Rosie Perez in Somebody to Love (1994)
    Somebody to Love
    5.5
    • Jimmy
    • 1994
  • Eric Roberts, Mädchen Amick, and John Lithgow in Love, Cheat & Steal (1993)
    Love, Cheat & Steal
    5.1
    TV Movie
    • Old Con
    • 1993
  • Last Light (1993)
    Last Light
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • Chess Player
    • 1993
  • Eric Roberts, Ralf Moeller, and Phillip Rhee in Best of the Best II (1993)
    Best of the Best II
    5.6
    • Spotlight Operator
    • 1993
  • Distant Cousins (1993)
    Distant Cousins
    5.3
    • Mr. Benson
    • 1993
  • Steve Buscemi, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Tim Roth, and Chris Penn in Reservoir Dogs (1992)
    Reservoir Dogs
    8.3
    • Mr. Blue (as Eddie Bunker)
    • 1992

Writer



  • Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe in Dog Eat Dog (2016)
    Dog Eat Dog
    4.8
    • based on the novel by
    • 2016
  • Willem Dafoe and Edward Furlong in Animal Factory (2000)
    Animal Factory
    6.6
    • novel "The Animal Factory"
    • screenplay
    • 2000
  • Rebecca De Mornay, Eric Roberts, and Jon Voight in Runaway Train (1985)
    Runaway Train
    7.2
    • screenplay by
    • 1985
  • Dustin Hoffman and Theresa Russell in Straight Time (1978)
    Straight Time
    7.4
    • based on the novel "No Beast So Fierce" by
    • screenplay by
    • 1978

Additional Crew



  • American Heart (1992)
    American Heart
    6.7
    • technical advisor
    • 1992
  • Dustin Hoffman and Theresa Russell in Straight Time (1978)
    Straight Time
    7.4
    • technical advisor (uncredited)
    • 1978

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Runaway Train
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Runaway Train

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  • Alternative name
    • Eddie Bunker
  • Height
    • 6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
  • Born
    • December 31, 1933
    • Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • July 19, 2005
    • Burbank, California, USA(complications after surgery to improve circulation to his legs)
  • Spouse
    • Jennifer Steele1979 - ? (divorced, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Wrote "No Beast So Fierce" based on his experiences as a criminal. "Beast" is the basis for the Straight Time (1978) screenplay. His other novels include "Animal Factory"; "Little Boy Blue"; "Dog Eat Dog" and his autobiography, "Education Of A Felon" [in Europe titled "Mr. Blue"]. The novel "Stark" and the collection of short stories "Death Row Breakout" were published posthumously.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Interview
    • 3 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Was once convicted of a bank robbery.
  • Nicknames
    • Bunk
    • Eddie

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  • When did Edward Bunker die?
    July 19, 2005
  • How did Edward Bunker die?
    Complications after surgery to improve circulation to his legs
  • How old was Edward Bunker when he died?
    71 years old
  • Where did Edward Bunker die?
    Burbank, California, USA
  • When was Edward Bunker born?
    December 31, 1933

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