Cast & creator
William Dennis Hunt
Best known for Modern Family, Desperate Housewives, The West Wing
William Dennis Hunt (March 1, 1944 – June 14, 2020) was an American actor known for a variety of roles across film and television. Notably, he played Emperor Wang the Perverted in the cult classic "Flesh Gordon" (1974) and its sequel "Flesh Gordon Meets the Cosmic Cheerleaders" (1990). He also appeared in the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" episode "The Way of the Warrior" as the Klingon Huraga. Besides these, Hunt had roles in TV shows such as "L.A. Law," "Babylon 5," "Frasier," and "NYPD Blue," often portraying judges, priests, or other authoritative figures. His film credits include "Critters 3" (1991), "Chaplin" (1992), "Dragonfly" (2002), and "Evan Almighty" (2007), among others. He had a broad career spanning various genres and was active both on screen and stage. Hunt passed away at age 76 on June 14, 2020.
Also known as: Bill Dennis, William Hunt
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1974–2024 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (33)
Showing 33 of 33 credits
Modern Family
Elderly Gentleman
2009
Desperate Housewives
Realtor
2004
The West Wing
Duke of York
1999
Frasier
Mr. Draper
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Huraga
1993
Babylon 5
Centauri Noble
1994
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Boris Lermontov
1996
Wings
Doctor
1990
Grace and Frankie
Nelson
2015
Everybody Hates Chris
Judge
2005
Just Shoot Me!
Charles
1997
Bobby's World
1990
Alias
Claude Sheurer
2001
Evan Almighty
Committee Member
2007
Major Dad
1989
Animated Hero Classics
Anthony Thompson (voice)
1991Animated Hero Classics
Bishop Wright (voice)
1991Animated Hero Classics
Talbot (voice)
1991Animated Hero Classics
Ludwig van Beethoven as an old man (voice)
1991
Chaplin
US Maitre D'
1992
Critters 3
Briggs
1991
Flesh Gordon
Emperor Wang the Perverted
1974
Flesh Gordon Meets the Cosmic Cheerleaders
Evil Presence
1990
Finding Planet Porno: The Wild Journey of American Cinema's First Outlaw
2024
Animated Hero Classics: Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven as an old man (voice)
2005
Jason's Big Problem
Walter
2011
The Wind in the Willows
Badger
1995
Peephole
Detective
1993
The Greatest is the Least
Agrippa (voice)
1997
The Burkittsville 7
Alvin Frasier
2000
Parables of Jesus
Master (voice)
2004
Joseph's Reunion
Judah (voice)
1995
Life Inside Out
Bill
2014