Anthony Higgins

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Characters played by Anthony Higgins

Gobler — Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

German mechanic and pilot for the Nazi flying wing.

Christian Hanover — For Love or Money (1993)

Unscrupulous billionaire and Andy's lover. He deceives Andy about divorcing his wife, attempts to steal Doug's hotel project through manipulation and an IRS agent, but is thwarted when Doug refuses to sign the transfer document.

Professor Rathe — Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)

Brompton Academy's fencing instructor, who has a final duel with Holmes before Holmes is expelled. Rathe is secretly Eh-Tar, seeking revenge for his parents' deaths and the looting of an Egyptian pyramid. He abducts Elizabeth with his sister, fights Holmes, and falls into the frozen Thames; an end-credits scene reveals he survived and adopted the name Moriarty.

Emil — Vampire Circus (1972)

Count Mitterhaus’s cousin and a vampire who directs the Circus of Night. He shapeshifts into a black panther and systematically kills the children of Mitterhaus’s original killers to fuel a resurrection ritual. He is temporarily killed by a stake, revived by the Count, and ultimately decapitated by Anton.

Paul Paxton — Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970)

Son of Samuel Paxton in love with Lucy

Mr. Neville — The Draughtsman's Contract (1982)

Mr. Neville is a young, conceited artist hired by Virginia Herbert to produce twelve landscape drawings of her country estate. Their contract includes his sexual demands, which he imposes despite her reluctance. He is later entrapped through the drawings and accused of murder and sexual violation before being blinded, beaten, and thrown into the moat.

Clerval — The Bride (1985)

Frankenstein's friend who assists in educating and raising Eva to prepare her as a perfect human mate. Appears briefly in the castle scenes.

Rex — Malice in Wonderland (2010)

A violent and imposing underworld figure who enforces order through intimidation, creating major obstacles for Alice's escape.

Douglas Furbanks — Caprice (1986)

Douglas Furbanks is a sales figure who presents fur as the key to becoming a confident woman. His pitch links consumption with self-worth and tries to persuade Lucky that purchasing the right product can transform her identity. Lucky's reaction forms part of her growing skepticism toward Caprice's demands and promises.

Geoffrey Wharton — Chromophobia (2006)

Iona's father who observes the family's dysfunction from a distance. His passive stance and emotional avoidance reflect the older generation's detachment, contributing to the cycle of crisis that eventually forces the family to confront their lives.

Peter — Max My Love (1986)

Peter is a diplomat and Margaret's husband. Suspicious of her secret apartment, he discovers Max and becomes increasingly involved in understanding the unusual bond between them. He consults an expert, arranges an unsettling meeting involving Françoise, struggles with Max over a gun, and ultimately insists on remaining with Margaret and Max.

Johann Strauss (Vater) — The Strauss Dynasty (1991)

The pioneering Viennese waltz composer and orchestra leader. He navigates professional rivalries, complex romantic relationships with Anna, Emilie, Jetty, and Angelika, and a contentious dynamic with his son. Despite immense success and court appointments, he struggles with family conflicts, financial disputes, and health issues, ultimately dying of scarlet fever after a prolific career.

Career Overview

Anthony Higgins has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Indiana Jones with 1 titles. Signature works include Raiders of the Lost Ark, For Love or Money, The Draughtsman's Contract. 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
49
Birth Date
1947-05-09
Birth Place
Northampton, England

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q573343), public domain (CC0).