Paul Bunnell

Actor
Director
Writer

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It is said that Paul Bunnell was born in a popular movie theater in Burbank, California between showings of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) and The Nutty Professor (1963). Having lived his entire life in Burbank (without intermissions) he discovered picture making at the tender age of eleven. Paul wrote, produced, directed and acted in many of his own films including his personal favorite The Visitant (1981). His films have received recognition from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA for outstanding achievement.

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Awards
- 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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Known for

The Ghastly Love of Johnny X

5.6

Autograph Hound(uncredited)

2012

That Little Monster

5.3

Baby (Wolper Willock)(voice, uncredited)

1994

A Blind Bargain

7.1

Director

2025

Terrifying Tales

4.1

Video

Director(segment "Final Destination: Unknown")

1989

Credits

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Actor

The Electric Man
3.1
- Rob Tannen
- 2022
The Deceased Won't Desist!
4.5
- Max Tension's Yes Man
- 2021
Social Distance
7.1
- Danny Fontane
- 2020
Celluloid Soul
6.8
- Rudy
- 2018
Midnight 2020
4.8
- Marvy Marv
- 2016
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
6.1
- Fairville Pedestrian (uncredited)
- 2016
The Adventures of Biffle and Shooster
8.6
- 'Bob Burns' as Samuel
- 2015
The Biffle Murder Case
7.2
Short
- 'Bob Burns' as Samuel
- 2015
The Ghastly Love of Johnny X
5.6
- Autograph Hound (uncredited)
- 2012
In a Spiral State
2.7
- The Man with the Reasoning Mind
- 2009
The God Complex
6.9
- Swiss
- 2009
The Lost Skeleton Returns Again
6.8
- Cheepta
- 2008
Trail of the Screaming Forehead
5.9
- Bewildered Bar Patron (uncredited)
- 2007
The Devil's Muse
3.9
- Francis
- 2007
Introduction
Music Video
- Ebola Music Orchestra (uncredited)
- 2006

Director

A Blind Bargain
7.1
- Director
- 2025
The Ghastly Love of Johnny X
5.6
- Director
- 2012
Mr. Projector! The Ghastly Mind of Paul Bunnell
TV Special
- Director
- 2008
Introduction
Music Video
- Director
- 2006
That Little Monster
5.3
- Director
- 1994
Terrifying Tales
4.1
Video
- Director (segment "Final Destination: Unknown")
- 1989
Cellar Doors
6.5
Short
- Director
- 1989
Final Destination Unknown
6.0
Short
- Director
- 1987
Strange Tales
4.0
Video
- Director
- 1986
Obliteration
6.2
Short
- Director
- 1984
The Visitant
6.7
Short
- Director
- 1981

Writer

A Blind Bargain
7.1
- screenplay
- 2025
The Ghastly Love of Johnny X
5.6
- written by
- 2012
Mr. Projector! The Ghastly Mind of Paul Bunnell
TV Special
- Writer
- 2008
That Little Monster
5.3
- Writer
- 1994
Terrifying Tales
4.1
Video
- screenplay
- story (segment "Final Destination: Unknown", segment "Final Destination: Unknown")
- 1989
Cellar Doors
6.5
Short
- screenplay
- 1989
Final Destination Unknown
6.0
Short
- Writer
- 1987
Strange Tales
4.0
Video
- Writer
- 1986
Obliteration
6.2
Short
- Writer
- 1984
The Visitant
6.7
Short
- Writer
- 1981

Verified affiliations

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Videos4

Demo Reel 2:11

A Blind Bargain | Official Trailer | Directed by Paul Bunnell

Trailer 1:45

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Trailer 1:45

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Trailer 1:56

Three Reasons: The Ghastly Love of Johnny X

Trailer 2:31

The Ghastly Love of Johnny X | Official Trailer | Directed by Paul Bunnell

Personal details

Official sites
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Alternative name
- Paul Mack
Height
- 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Born
- August 9, 1963
- Glendale, California, USA
Spouses
Publicity listings
- 1 Article

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Trivia
In late 2000-2001, Bunnell worked as an extra in Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes (2001) performing in full costume and make-up as a Red Army chimpanzee. He appeared in all the battle, fighting and marching sequences shot at Sony Studios in Culver City, California & in the Trona, California desert.