Ferdy Mayne

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Characters played by Ferdy Mayne

Captain of Rescue Ship (uncredited) — Ben-Hur (1959)

Rescues Judah after naval battle, pivotal to his survival.

The Leader — Conan the Destroyer (1984)

Commanding figure directing cult activities in the wilderness.

Doctor — The Vampire Lovers (1970)

The local medical practitioner attending to the afflicted women. His inability to diagnose their condition underscores the supernatural nature of the threat.

French Official — Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965)

Government representative overseeing race regulations and safety.

Count von Krolock / Narrator — The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)

The local vampire lord who kidnaps Sarah and rules the ominous castle, the Count welcomes Abronsius because of his research while secretly planning to turn both hunters into vampires. He organizes the ball, mocks their captivity, and presents Sarah as the vampires' next victim.

Mac Farrell — The Exchange Student (1967)

A wealthy whisky trader whose daughter participates in the exchange with France.

Erie — Howling II: Stirba - Werewolf Bitch (1985)

Colony resident who embraces the werewolf transformation and new social hierarchy.

Abu Ben Ishak — The Black Stallion Returns (1983)

Wealthy Sheik who claims ownership of the stallion and hosts the Great Race.

Douglas Dainton — The Walking Stick (1970)

Douglas Dainton is one of Deborah's parents. Deborah attends the party because she wants to please her parents, while her choice to move in with Leigh causes them distress. The available plot details do not identify any separate action for Douglas, so his role is limited to the family pressure surrounding Deborah's relationship.

Nicky Everton — Roadhouse Girl (1953)

A wealthy businessman who lends money to Marilyn to help run her American bar, initially expecting romantic affection as repayment. He later withdraws his support, realizing their relationship won't work long-term.

One-Eyed Man — Warlock: The Armageddon (1993)

Distinctive local figure encountered during the journey.

Old Man — Hawk the Slayer (1980)

The Old Man is Hawk and Voltan's father and the guardian of the last elven mind stone. When Voltan demands the ancient power, he refuses and is mortally wounded. Before dying, he gives Hawk the sword that becomes the magical Mindsword.

Career Overview

Ferdy Mayne has 155 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently Mrs. Harris Filmreihe with 2 titles. Signature works include The Exchange Student, Frightmare, An Unknown Encounter. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
155
Birth Date
1916-03-11
Birth Place
Mainz, Germany

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q88997), public domain (CC0).