Ralph Bellamy

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Characters played by Ralph Bellamy

James Morse — Pretty Woman (1990)

Owner of a shipbuilding company that Edward initially plans to dismantle. Edward later decides to collaborate with him to preserve the business instead of destroying it.

Randolph Duke — Trading Places (1983)

Commodities broker who orchestrates a social experiment with his brother Mortimer by swapping the lives of Winthorpe and Valentine. His heavy investments in orange juice futures lead to financial ruin and a physical collapse.

Dr. Sapirstein — Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Prominent obstetrician secretly aligned with the Castevets, manipulating Rosemary's pregnancy.

Randolph Duke / Homeless Man #1 (uncredited) — Coming to America (1988)

Brief cameo appearance in street scenes.

Bruce Baldwin — His Girl Friday (1940)

Bruce Baldwin is an insurance man engaged to Hildy Johnson and hoping to take her to Albany. Walter repeatedly obstructs their plans by framing Bruce for theft and later counterfeit money, causing his arrests and helping Hildy recognize that her attachment to Walter and journalism remains stronger.

Congressman Frank R. Reid — The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955)

Mitchell's close friend and legal representative during the court-martial. A strong advocate for air power in Congress, he attempts to defend Mitchell by requesting witness testimony, which is denied. He demands the President's appearance and later offers Mitchell a deal to withdraw his criticisms to save his career, which Mitchell refuses.

Harry Lincoln — Something Evil (1972)

A character who attempts to warn the Worden family about the potential evil possessing their Pennsylvania farmhouse property.

Dr. Gunther — The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976)

Tod's attending physician. Monitors the boy's fragile health and explains the medical necessity of his sterile environment. When Tod questions whether he can survive outside the bubble, Dr. Gunther provides a realistic assessment of his partial immunity versus the high risk of fatal infection.

Ellery Queen — Ellery Queen, Master Detective (1940)

Brilliant amateur detective who investigates murders, exposes hidden motives, and protects innocent suspects.

Dr. Kenyon Walker — Murder on Flight 502 (1975)

A passenger and doctor on Flight 502, Walker rushes to help Otto Gruenwaldt during a heart attack and injects him with a life-saving drug. Captain Larkin asks him to surrender the used syringe as possible evidence, but Walker refuses, making his medical actions part of the investigation.

Erik Ernst — The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)

Loyal ally and medical assistant aiding the Frankenstein family.

Terry Gallagher — Gigolette (1935)

Speakeasy owner who hires Kay Parrish as a gigolette at his club, the Hee Haw. He shares a romantic connection with Kay and aims to open a legitimate establishment. He faces extortion from gangster Vanie Rourke and ultimately proves Kay's loyalty to Gregg Emerson, facilitating their reunion.

Career Overview

Ralph Bellamy has 153 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Ellery Queen Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Pretty Woman, Trading Places, Rosemary's Baby. 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
153
Birth Date
1904-06-17
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q364135), public domain (CC0).