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William Kunstler(1919-1995)

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William Kunstler
William Kunstler was one of the most famous lawyers of the 20th century. The New York Times called him "the most hated and most loved lawyer in America." His clients included Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Phillip and Daniel Berrigan, Abbie Hoffman, H. Rap Brown, Stokely Carmichael, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., and Leonard Peltier. In Disturbing the Universe: Radical Lawyer William Kunstler, filmmakers Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler explore their father's life, from middle-class family man, to movement lawyer, to "the most hated lawyer in America."
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William Kunstler was born on 7 July 1919 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Malcolm X (1992), The Doors (1991) and The Paper (1994). He was married to Margaret Ratner Kunstler and Lotte Rosenberger. He died on 5 September 1995 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornJuly 7, 1919
DiedSeptember 5, 1995(76)
BornJuly 7, 1919
DiedSeptember 5, 1995(76)
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Malcolm X (1992)
Malcolm X
7.7
  • The Judge
  • 1992
Val Kilmer in The Doors (1991)
The Doors
7.2
  • Lawyer(as Bill Kunstler)
  • 1991
Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
The Paper
6.7
  • William Kunstler
  • 1994
Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
Law & Order
7.8
TV Series
  • William Kunstler

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  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • William Kunstler
    • 1994
  • Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, and Randy Quaid in The Paper (1994)
    The Paper
    6.7
    • William Kunstler
    • 1994
  • Malcolm X (1992)
    Malcolm X
    7.7
    • The Judge
    • 1992
  • Val Kilmer in The Doors (1991)
    The Doors
    7.2
    • Lawyer (as Bill Kunstler)
    • 1991
  • We Can't Go Home Again (1973)
    We Can't Go Home Again
    6.2
    • Brief glimpse (uncredited)
    • 1973

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  • Alternative names
    • Bill Kunstler
  • Born
    • July 7, 1919
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • September 5, 1995
    • New York City, New York, USA(cardiac arrest)
  • Spouses
      Margaret Ratner KunstlerOctober 1976 - September 4, 1995 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 4 Print Biographies
    • 6 Portrayals

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    He and Leonard Weinglass represented Tom Hayden, Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and three other members of the so-called "Chicago Seven" in 1969.
  • Quotes
    A dog is like a liberal. He wants to please everybody. A cat really doesn't need to know that everybody loves him.

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