Joe Bunner's acting career began in his 40's as a featured extra on the set of the hit TV show, Friday Night Lights. At the encouragement of his acting teacher at the time, he auditioned for and landed the lead role in what he thought was a short film that turned out to be his onstage debut as CMSgt Guy Metcalf in The Walls of Jericho.

On screen, Joe is best known for his role as Barry in Kopy Kings (2016). Other notable credits include his work in A Million Hits (2018), Princess Cut 2 (2018), and Organizatsiya (2015). Onstage, Joe is known for his roles as Capt. Andrew Markinson in A Few Good Men, Mike Braschi in Blame It On Beckett, and as Dr. Thomas Morri in Cages.

All-time favorite roles are those of Husband to his wife Missy and Dad to his daughters Madison and Mackenzie. Joe lives in Austin, TX.