John Cunningham (actor)
John Cunningham | |
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Cunningham in 1970 | |
| Born | June 22, 1932 Auburn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 2026 (aged 94) Rye, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1951–2013 |
| Spouse | Carolyn Cotton Cunningham |
John Cunningham (June 22, 1932 – January 6, 2026) was an American actor.
Cunningham was born in Auburn, New York, on June 22, 1932. He joined the United States Army and would perform in plays for troops. He was married to Carolyn Cotton Cunningham for almost 70 years. He died at his home in Rye, New York, on January 6, 2026, at the age of 93.[1][2][3]
Filmography
- Search for Tomorrow (1951)
- Another World (1964)
- One Life to Live (1968)
- Matilda (1978)
- The Big Fix (1978)
- Lost and Found (1979)
- Loving (1983)
- Twisted (1986)
- Hello Again (1987)
- Johnny Be Good (1988)
- Mystic Pizza (1988)
- Guiding Light (1988)
- Dead Poets Society (1989)
- Law & Order (1991–2008)
- School Ties (1992)
- For Love or Money (1993)
- Roommates (1995)
- Nixon (1995)
- In & Out (1997)
- Starship Troopers (1997)
- The Jackal (1997)
- Isn't She Great (2000)
- Shaft (2000)
- Two Weeks Notice (2002)
- 30 Rock (2009): "The Natural Order"
- Blue Bloods (2013)
References
- ^ Barnes, Mike (January 8, 2026). "John Cunningham, Veteran Broadway Actor, Dies at 93". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ Evans, Greg (January 9, 2026). "John Cunningham Dies: Prolific Broadway Actor, 'Dead Poets Society' Dad Was 93". Deadline. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Stenzel, Wesley (January 9, 2026). "John Cunningham, actor who played Ethan Hawke and Matt Damon's onscreen dad, dies at 93". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to John Cunningham (actor).
- John Cunningham at IMDb
- John Cunningham discography at Discogs