Who is Behan in Tombstone?

Cochise County Sheriff, political rival and romantic competitor to Wyatt.

How is Behan connected to other characters?

Behan has 2 mapped relationships in Tombstone. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Behan — Conflict Political Rival — Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell)
Behan's official position conflicts with Wyatt's campaign against the Cowboys.

Behan's allegiance with the Cowboys becomes clear after the O.K. Corral gunfight, placing him against Wyatt's side.
Behan — Alliance Political Ally — Ike Clanton (Stephen Lang)
Their connection reflects the Cowboys' influence over local authority.

The plot explicitly reveals Behan's allegiance with the Cowboys, of whom Ike Clanton is a prominent member.