Wilhelm Kunst (2 February 1799 in Hamburg – 16 or 17 November 1859 in Vienna) was a German actor.

He did better in lower-rated versions of a particular plot, for example lesser translations of Shakespeare.

He first played major roles in Lübeck and worked his way up to the Viennese stage.

During his heyday, he did well economically, but ended his career in poverty.

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