John Bunny
Acting
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.
Born: September 20, 1863
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Vanity Fair
In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.
Gertie the Dinosaur
Although not the first feature-length animated film, as is sometimes thought, it was the first cartoon to feature a character with an appealing personality. The appearance of a true character distinguished it from earlier animated "trick films", such as those of Blackton and Cohl, and makes it the predecessor to later popular cartoons such as those by Walt Disney. The film was also the first to be created using keyframe animation.
Bunny's Suicide
A tragicomedy in which the suicide attempt of the character Bunny is seen by a neighbour, who quickly calls for help.
Little Nemo
Cartoon figures announce, via comic strip balloons, that they will move - and move they do, in a wildly exaggerated style. Also known as "Winsor McCay, the Famous Cartoonist of the N.Y. Herald and His Moving Comics".
The Lovesick Maidens of Cuddleton
An old doctor hires a young new doctor to join his practice, particularly to attract women for more business.
Diamond Cut Diamond
A silent comedy in which a jealous woman wants to catch her husband in the act of infidelity.
Stenographer Troubles
A comic one-act film featuring the character Bunny, which takes place in an office.
Her Crowning Glory
A widower becomes infatuated with his daughter's governess, to the displeasure of the child and her nurse.
A Tale of Two Cities
An early film version of the Charles Dickens classic about the French Revolution and its subsequent Reign of Terror.
Hearts and Diamonds
Tupper meets the wealthy Miss Whipple at a baseball game. When she declares that she just adores baseball players, Tupper starts up a team.
Filmography
as (archive footage)
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Bunny
as Widower Tupper
as John Bunny
as Mr. Bunny
as Mr. Bunny
as Club Member
as Second Husband, Bill Craig
as Patrick McQuire
as John Bunny
as Mr. Bunny, Valeria's Godfather
as Mr. Bunny, the Boss
as Samuel Pickwick
as Mr. Sharpe
as Mr. John
as Santa Claus
as Bridget the Cook
as John Spink
as Mr. Bunce
as Ben Bolter
as Helen's Step-Father
as Mr. Bun Johnny - the Full-Grown Star - the Big Chump
as Bunny
as Fatty aka Kitty
as Mortimer Bunny
as Harding - The Father
as Himself
as Jailer
as The fat employer
as Joseph Sedley