Unferth dislikes Beowulf because he is jealous of Beowulf's strength, courage, and success in defeating Grendel. Unferth sees Beowulf as a threat to his own status and reputation, leading to his animosity towards him.
Bob Elkins has: Performed in "Just Another Stupid Kid" in 1984. Played Jeffrey in "Zombie Cult Massacre" in 1998. Played Old Cop in "The Dream Catcher" in 1999. Played Alex in "Homefree" in 2002. Played Gino in "The Greater Good" in 2006. Played Father in "Living in Technicolor" in 2006. Played Elder Hunferth in "Beowulf: Prince of the Geats" in 2007. Played Robert in "Tattered Angel" in 2007. Played Janitor in "Emulsion" in 2008. Played Vic in "Within: Terror Resides..." in 2011. Played Sidney in "Homeland" in 2011. Played Redwood in "No More Blood" in 2011. Played Quinn in "Measure" in 2014. Played Matthew Quinn in "Act of Contrition" in 2014. Played Frank Rizzi in "The Last Checkmate" in 2014.