Who is Billy Jack in Billy Jack?

Mixed-race Navajo veteran and hapkido master who protects the Freedom School from town bullies and corrupt officials.

Who plays Billy Jack in Billy Jack?

Billy Jack is played by Tom Laughlin.

Billy Jack's abilities include hapkido mastery, military combat training, leadership, marksmanship, equestrian skills.

Billy Jack has 4 mapped relationships in Billy Jack. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Billy Jack — Conflict Law Enforcement Opponent — Sheriff Cole (Clark Howat)
Cole represents an authority system that restrains but does not fully support Billy Jack.

Sheriff Cole defuses the confrontation between Billy Jack and the townspeople but refuses to arrest anyone. Later, police arrive at the school with se...
Billy Jack — Conflict Physical Adversary — Dinosaur (John McClure)
Dinosaur repeatedly participates in violence against Billy Jack's community.

Billy Jack beats Dinosaur after Dinosaur harasses Freedom School students and punches Martin. Dinosaur later pursues Martin with Bernard.
Billy Jack — Alliance Protective Ally — Barbara (Julie Webb)
Billy Jack helps Barbara evade abuse and law enforcement.

Barbara stays with Billy Jack at an ancient Native American ruin so the town will not discover her presence at the school. Later, they escape and barr...
Billy Jack — Alliance Protector — Jean Roberts (Delores Taylor)
Billy Jack protects Jean's school and supports its mission.

The plot identifies Billy Jack as the protector of the Freedom School, which Jean Roberts directs. He helps defend the school and its students from to...