Jack Dougherty — Man on a Ledge Character Profile

About Jack Dougherty

A police official who initially negotiates with the ledge jumper, analyzes fingerprints to uncover Nick's true identity, and supports Mercer's decisions during the crisis.

Character Facts

Played by

Edward Burns

Appears in

Man on a Ledge (2012)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Jack Dougherty — Conflict Suspect & Commander — Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington)

  Police commander treats Nick as a high-risk suspect.

• Jack Dougherty — Professional Negotiator & Commander — Lydia Mercer (Elizabeth Banks)

  Commander supports the negotiator's professional judgment.

• Jack Dougherty — Professional Police Colleagues — Dante Marcus (Titus Welliver)

  Fellow officers with divergent moral alignments.

• Jack Dougherty — Professional Police & Businessman — David Englander (Ed Harris)

  Police commander liaises with private security.

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• David Englander (Ed Harris)
• Angie (Genesis Rodriguez)
• Father Leo (Patrick Collins)
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