Judge Vogel — The Pursuit of Happiness Character Profile

About Judge Vogel

The presiding judge who views William as negligent and disobedient, ultimately convicting him of criminal negligence and sentencing him to one year in prison.

Character Facts

Played by

Barnard Hughes

Appears in

The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)

Role

Supporting

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