Police Chief Ed Masterson — The Night Stalker Character Profile

About Police Chief Ed Masterson

The head of Las Vegas law enforcement during the murder spree. His department's inability to handle the supernatural threat highlights the inefficiencies Kolchak exploits to get results.

Character Facts

Played by

Charles McGraw

Appears in

The Night Stalker (1972)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Night Stalker

• Carl Kolchak (Darren McGavin)
• Gail Foster (Carol Lynley)
• Tony Vincenzo (Simon Oakland)
• Bernie Jenks (Ralph Meeker)
• Dr. John O'Brien (Jordan Rhodes)
• Sheriff Warren A. Butcher (Claude Akins)
• Intern (uncredited) (Buddy Joe Hooker)
• Janos Skorzeny (Barry Atwater)
• Mrs. Brandon (uncredited) (Virginia Gregg)
• Las Vegas Policeman (uncredited) (Edward Faulkner)
• District Attorney Tom Paine (Kent Smith)
• Mickey Crawford (Elisha Cook Jr.)