Ralph — In the Heat of the Night Character Profile

About Ralph

Local law enforcement or witness

Ralph — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Patrol, Basic law enforcement, Local knowledge, Physical strength, Report writing

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 4/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 4/10

Character Facts

Played by

Anthony James

Appears in

In the Heat of the Night (1967)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Ralph — Conflict Detective & Murderer — Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier)

  Direct antagonist relationship culminating in arrest and confession.

• Ralph — Conflict Law Enforcement & Criminal — Police Chief Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger)

  Official apprehension of the murderer by the police chief.

• Ralph — Romantic Lovers & Accomplices — Delores Purdy (Quentin Dean)

  Romantic relationship entangled in criminal activity and pregnancy.

• Ralph — Conflict Rival & Threat — Eric Endicott (Larry Gates)

  Indirect opposition stemming from competing interests regarding the factory.

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• Deputy Sam Wood (Warren Oates)
• Deputy Courtney (Peter Whitney)
• Delores Purdy (Quentin Dean)
• Mrs. Leslie Colbert (Lee Grant)
• Henderson (Kermit Murdock)
• Watkins (Larry D. Mann)
• Dr. Stuart (Fred Stewart)
• Shagbag (Timothy Scott)
• Endicott's Butler (Jester Hairston)
• Ulam (Arthur Malet)