Who plays Lester Townsend in North by Northwest?

Lester Townsend is played by Philip Ober.

How is Lester Townsend connected to other characters?

Lester Townsend has 2 mapped relationships in North by Northwest. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Lester Townsend — North by Northwest Character Profile

About Lester Townsend

A United Nations diplomat whose estate Roger is brought to. He interrogates Roger and orchestrates a staged car crash to murder him, but is later assassinated by a knife thrown by a thug while impersonating a real diplomat at the UN.

Character Facts

Played by: Philip Ober
Appears in: North by Northwest (1959)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (2)

Lester Townsend — Conflict Enemy — Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant)
Townsend attempts to murder Thornhill after mistaking him for a spy.
Lester Townsend — Alliance Employer/Employee — Phillip Vandamm (James Mason)
Townsend serves as a diplomatic front for Vandamm's criminal network.

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