Jeffrey Anderson Gunter Movies and tv Shows Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter is a Jamaican-born actor whose diverse career spans film, television, and theater. Born on September 17, 1946, in Kingston, Jamaica, he has established himself as a versatile performer, taking on a wide range of roles across various genres. This article provides a comprehensive overview of his work in movies and TV shows, organized in a tabular format.MovieMeter+2Wikipedia+2BroadwayWorld+2
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Just Tell Me What You Want | Teddy | |
| 1986 | Off Beat | Dancing Cop | |
| 1989 | Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog | Sebastian | Credited as Jeffrey Gunter |
| 1990 | Marked for Death | Nago | |
| 1991 | Michael Jackson: Black or White | Himself | Video short |
| 1992 | Encino Man | Bartender | |
| 1992 | Maximum Force | Rastaman | Credited as Jeffrey Anderson Gunter |
| 1992 | To Protect and Serve | Teddy B. | |
| 1993 | Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence | Janitor | |
| 1993 | Only the Strong | Philippe | Jamaican gang leader |
| 1994 | Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult | Cabbie | |
| 1994 | Zero Tolerance | LaFleur | |
| 1995 | The Chili Con Carne Club | Rasta Man | Short film |
| 1996 | Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood | Homeless Man | |
| 1998 | Hundred Percent | Rastafarian | |
| 1998 | The Souler Opposite | Evan | |
| 2004 | Apple Jacks Cereal | Cinnamon (voice) | |
| 2004 | The Wild Card | Bar Patron | Video |
| 2007 | Sublime | P.J. | Video |
| 2018 | Revival | Herod |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | When Hell Freezes Over, I’ll Skate | — | TV movie |
| 1990 | Hunter | Cab Driver | Episode: “This Is My Gun” |
| 1991 | The Flash | Nikolai Brown | Episode: “Captain Cold” |
| 1991 | Get a Life | Cook | Episode: “Health Inspector 2000” |
| 1992 | Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper | Rastafarian | Episode: “Please Pass the Jock” |
| 1994 | Renegade | Moses | Episode: “Charlie” |
| 1994 | Unsolved Mysteries | Wadada | Episode #6.18 |
| 1995 | In the House | Reggie | Episode: “Once Again, with Feeling” |
| 1995–1996 | Hudson Street | Winston Silvira | 22 episodes |
| 1996 | Pacific Blue | Juju Man | Episode: “Daystalker” |
| 1996 | Cybill | Jose | Episode: “Bringing Home the Bacon” |
| 1996 | Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher | Desmond | Episode: “Teacher’s Pest” |
| 1997 | Dangerous Minds | Jamaican Baker | Episode: “To’e Me Up, To’e Me Down” |
| 1997 | The Burning Zone | — | Episode: “Death Song” |
| 1997 | Caroline in the City | Waiter | Episode: “Caroline and the Monkeys” |
| 1997 | NYPD Blue | Hilton | Episode: “Emission Impossible” |
| 1997 | Mike Hammer, Private Eye | Lionel | Episode: “A Penny Saved” |
| 1997–1998 | Union Square | Vince | 14 episodes |
| 1998 | Babylon 5: Thirdspace | Merchant | TV movie |
| 1998 | Martial Law | Jamaican Musician | Episode: “How Sammo Got His Groove Back” |
| 2001 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Various | 5 episodes |
| 2001 | Malcolm in the Middle | Concert Security Guy | Episode: “Vegas” |
| 2013 | Kroll Show | David R. | Episode: “San Diego Diet” |
| 2016 | Coconut Hut | Razor | |
| 2016 | American Dad! | Drake (voice) | Episode: “Bahama Mama” |
| 2020 | Arnold’s Caribbean Pizza | Mr. Arnold |
Career Highlights
Early Life and Education
Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter was born on September 17, 1946, in Kingston, Jamaica. He spent his formative years in Jamaica before moving to the United States in 1968. Anderson-Gunter pursued higher education at Boston University and further honed his craft at London’s Academy of Business and Dramatic Arts. Before embarking on his acting career, he held various jobs, including working as a sales clerk at a clothing store. Wikipedia
Breakthrough and Notable Roles
Anderson-Gunter’s breakthrough came in 1991 when he appeared in Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” music video. This exposure led to various roles in both film and television. In film, he is perhaps best known for his role as Nago in Marked for Death (1990) and as the cabbie in Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994).