Bill Gunn (born William Harrison Gunn; July 15, 1934 - April 5, 1989) was an
American playwright, novelist, actor and film director. His 1973 cult classic
horror film Ganja and Hess was chosen as one of ten best American films of the decade at the
Cannes Film Festival, 1973. His drama
Johnnas won an Emmy award in 1972.