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Bob Cunningham, actor
Actor

Bob Cunningham: Movies & Box Office

films
10
on screen
1953–1979
box office
$5.01M
Born
January 1, 1934
Birthplace
United States
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Jazz double-bassist, Musician
Years active
1950-2017
Career at a glance

Bob Cunningham's Career in Numbers

Bob Cunningham's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Bob Cunningham works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from I, the Jury (1953) to Spare Parts (1979), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.

Bob Cunningham Movies by Decade

  1. 1950s 3
  2. 1960s 4
  3. 1970s 3

The 1960s were Bob Cunningham's busiest decade, with 4 films.

Bob Cunningham Movies by Genre

  • Drama 4
  • Tv movie 1
  • Action 1
  • Comedy 1
  • War 1
  • Romance 1
  • Crime 1

Drama is the genre Bob Cunningham has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of tv movie (1).

Bob Cunningham Career Milestones

First film
I, the Jury 1953
Biggest box office hit
Brass Target $5.01M worldwide
Newest film
Spare Parts 1979
10 credits

Bob Cunningham Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Bob Cunningham is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Bob Cunningham?

Bob Cunningham was born in United States in 1934. Credited on films since 1953, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Bob Cunningham (1934–2017) was an American jazz double-bassist whose career spanned several decades in the mid-to-late twentieth century. Born in the United States, he dedicated his professional life to the performance and study of jazz music, specifically mastering the double bass, an instrument known for its deep, resonant tones and essential role in jazz ensembles. Throughout his active years, Cunningham performed in various settings, contributing to the rich tapestry of the American jazz scene during a period when the genre was experiencing significant evolution and diversification.

Although Wikipedia provides limited detailed biographical information about Cunningham, his legacy as a jazz musician is preserved through the recognition of his contributions to the double bass tradition in American music. He passed away in 2017, leaving behind a body of work that reflects the dedication and skill required of professional jazz instrumentalists. As with many sidemen and ensemble players of his era, Cunningham's name is associated with the broader community of musicians who supported the jazz world, though specific high-profile solo recordings or widely documented performances are not extensively catalogued in the available sources. For more comprehensive information about his discography, collaborators, and specific performances, additional specialized jazz archives and music databases would need to be consulted.

FAQ

Bob Cunningham: Questions & Answers

How many movies Bob Cunningham has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Bob Cunningham been in?

Bob Cunningham is credited on 10 films, from 1953 to 1979. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Bob Cunningham's highest-grossing movie?

Brass Target (1978) is Bob Cunningham's biggest box office hit, with $5.01M worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Bob Cunningham's movies have made $5.01M.

Bob Cunningham's biggest hits

What is Bob Cunningham's newest movie?

The most recent film on Bob Cunningham's filmography is Spare Parts (1979), in the role of Sergeant.

Who does Bob Cunningham work with most often?

Bob Cunningham shares the most films with Ava Gardner (2 films), Sophia Loren (2 films) and Vittorio De Sica (2 films).

The Best Bob Cunningham Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 10 credits.

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