Bill Hunter
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. William John "Bill" Hunter (27 February 1940 – 21 May 2011) was an Australian actor of film, stage and television. He appeared in more than 60 films and won two Australian Film Institute Awards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bill Hunter (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Bill Hunter Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Bill Hunter reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Bill Hunter's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Bill Hunter's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dead Man's Float, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Bill Hunter Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bill Hunter's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Bill Hunter has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Cup | Bart Cummings | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Red Dog | Jumbo Smelt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole | Bubo (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Wedding Party | Priest | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Australia | Skipper (Qantas Sloop) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Square | Gil Hubbard | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Tom White | Malcolm | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bad Eggs | Ted Pratt | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Finding Nemo | Dentist (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kangaroo Jack | Blue | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Crackerjack | Stan Coombs | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | On the Beach | Prime Minister Seaton | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Difficult Woman | Paul Scanlon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Violent Earth | Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | 15 Amore | Brendan's Voice | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Echo of Thunder | Cooper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Road to Nhill | Brian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Race the Sun | Commissioner Hawkes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Blue Murder | Angus McDonald | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cody: Fall from Grace | Sam Wolfe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Muriel's Wedding | Bill Heslop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert | Bob Spart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Shotgun Wedding | Police Comm. Andrews | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Broken Highway | Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Last Days of Chez Nous | Beth's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Strictly Ballroom | Barry Fife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Leaving of Liverpool | Father O'Neill | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Police State | Graeme Parker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Fever | Sergeant Jack Welles | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Sky Pirates | O'Reilly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Call Me Mr. Brown | McNeill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Rebel | Browning | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Hit | Harry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Street Hero | Det. Fitzpatrick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Return of Captain Invincible | Tupper / Coach | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Far East | Walker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Heatwave | Robert Duncan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Gallipoli | Major Barton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Hard Knocks | Brady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Dead Man's Float | Eddie Bell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | In Search of Anna | Peter | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Newsfront | Len Maguire | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Weekend of Shadows | Bosun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Backroads | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Adventures of Eliza Fraser | Youlden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Mad Dog Morgan | Sgt. Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Man from Hong Kong | Peterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | 27A | Cornish | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Stone | Barman | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Shiralee | Extra (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Bill Hunter - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bill Hunter?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bill Hunter is "Dead Man's Float" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Bill Hunter acted in?
Bill Hunter has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bill Hunter?
Other notable films include "Police State", "Shotgun Wedding", and "A Difficult Woman".