
John Bunny
Known for Acting · 71 credits
- Born
- 1863-09-20
- Died
- 1915-04-26
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
Biography
John Bunny (September 21, 1863 – April 26, 1915) was an American actor. Bunny began his career as a stage actor, but transitioned to a film career after joining Vitagraph Studios around 1910. At Vitagraph, Bunny made over 150 short films – many of them domestic comedies with the comedian Flora Finch – and became one of the most well-known actors of his era.
Known For
Movies (71)

Polishing Up
1914
as John Bunny
The Honeymooners
1914
as Uncle John

Gertie the Dinosaur
1914
as Club Member

Little Nemo
1911
as Himself
Doctor Bridget
1912
as Bridget the Cook

A Cure for Pokeritis
1912
as Mr. Sharpe

Hearts and Diamonds
1914
as Widower Tupper

Vanity Fair
1911
as Joseph Sedley
Stenographer Troubles
1913
as Mr. Bunny, the Boss

A Tale of Two Cities
1911
as Jailer
Treasure Trove
1911

The Film Parade
1933
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Suing Susan
1912
as John Gordon

Bunny's Honeymoon
1913
as Mr. Bunny, Valeria's Godfather

Father's Flirtation
1914
as Mr. Bunny
Two Overcoats
1911
as Michael Gallagher

Mr. Bunny in Disguise
1914
as Mr. Bunny

Yesterday and Today
1953
as (archive footage)

His Sister's Children
1911
A Change in Baggage Checks
1914
as Steve Jenks
The Locked House
1914
as Mayor Bunny

The First Violin
1912
as Helen's Step-Father

In the Clutches of a Vapor Bath
1911
as Bunny
The Autocrat of Flapjack Junction
1913
as Flapjack Ike
An Eventful Elopement
1912
as Mr. McGillicuddy - an Old Man with the Gout

The Pickpocket
1913
as Patrick McQuire
The Vases of Hymen
1914
as John Bunny
The Leading Lady
1911
as Bridget O'Flynn
The Wooing of Winifred
1911

Her Crowning Glory
1911
as Mortimer Bunny

Troublesome Secretaries
1911
as Harding - The Father

Mr. Bolter's Infatuation
1912
as Ben Bolter
A Train of Incidents
1914
as Bunny
Love's Old Dream
1914
as Professor Simon Sweet
At Scrogginses' Corner
1912
as Mr. Bunny, a Shopkeeper
Captain Jenks' Diplomacy
1912
as Captain Jenks
Stenographer Wanted
1912
as Mr. Brown

Bunny Backslides
1914
as Bunny
Three Black Bags
1913
as Detective Brown

The Lovesick Maidens of Cuddleton
1912

Chumps
1912
as Mr. Bun Johnny - the Full-Grown Star - the Big Chump
The Troublesome Step-Daughters
1912
as Mr. Burton, Cina's Second Husband
Bunny All at Sea
1912
as Mr. Bunny
Bunny's Suicide
1912
as John Spink
Ups and Downs
1911
as Mr. Norman

Captain Jenks' Dilemma
1912
as Captain Jenks
The Locket; or, When She Was Twenty
1913
as Judge J.B. Jones

Tangled Tangoists
1914

The Feudists
1913
as Second Husband, Bill Craig
Madge of the Mountains
1911

The Movie Album
1932
as (archive footage)

Kitty and the Cowboys
1911
as Fatty aka Kitty

The Pickwick Papers
1913
as Samuel Pickwick

Bunny's Dilemma
1913
as John Bunny
The Adventure of the Shooting Party
1913
as Samuel Pickwick

Diamond Cut Diamond
1912
as Mr. Bunce
Ida's Christmas
1912
as Santa Claus
In Neighboring Kingdoms
1910

Freckles
1912
as Mr. John
The Subduing of Mrs. Nag
1911
as Mr. Nag
Irene's Infatuation
1912
as Frangiapani - a Famous Italian Singer
Bunny and the Bunny Hug
1913
The Golf Game and the Bonnet
1913
as John - The Husband

The New Stenographer
1911
as The fat employer
The Old Maid's Baby
1914
as John
Seeing Double
1913
as Mr. Binks
When the Press Speaks
1913
as Peter Gates
Those Troublesome Tresses
1913
as Mr. Jones
Bunny at the Derby
1912
as Mr. Bunny - the Costermonger

Doctor Cupid
1911
Pandora’s Box
1912
About John Bunny
John Bunny (September 21, 1863 – April 26, 1915) was an American actor. Bunny began his career as a stage actor, but transitioned to a film career after joining Vitagraph Studios around 1910. At Vitagraph, Bunny made over 150 short films – many of them domestic comedies with the comedian Flora Finch – and became one of the most well-known actors of his era. With 71 credits spanning from 1910 to 1953, John Bunny has appeared in 71 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Bunny Movies
- Polishing Up (1914) — as John Bunny
- The Honeymooners (1914) — as Uncle John
- Gertie the Dinosaur (1914) — as Club Member
- Little Nemo (1911) — as Himself
- Doctor Bridget (1912) — as Bridget the Cook
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