William Redfield

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Characters played by William Redfield

Dale Harding — One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

An articulate but repressed patient who later assumes leadership of the ward's card games after Nurse Ratched is incapacitated.

Sam Kreutzer — Death Wish (1974)

Friend or associate of Paul in early films.

Capt. Bill Owens — Fantastic Voyage (1966)

Capt. Bill Owens is a United States Navy submariner assigned to operate the miniaturized Proteus during the mission. He helps carry the crew through Benes's body, but Dr. Michaels knocks him unconscious while taking control of the submarine; Grant later rescues him from the damaged vessel.

Jonathan's Father — The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker (1970)

A potentially alcoholic suburbanite who, along with his wife, hosts the Christmas holiday with Jonathan and Jennifer, contributing to the tense family atmosphere.

Chaplain Lt. (jg) Holmes — The Proud and Profane (1956)

A Navy chaplain serving with the Raider battalion, Holmes is silent and saddened when Kate sees him again. During a battle, he gathers Marines for prayer; a supposedly dead Japanese soldier throws a grenade, killing several Marines and wounding their sergeant, while their bodies shield Holmes. Guilt, fever, and exhaustion weigh on him.

Jim Dunn — The Connection (1962)

Jim Dunn is an acclaimed documentary filmmaker who finances the addicts' heroin in exchange for filming them and hopes to capture the connection behind the connection. He coaches the group to act naturally and cinematically, tries heroin under pressure, becomes ill, and finally joins the addicts waiting while telling J. J. that the film belongs to him.

Career Overview

William Redfield has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 1939. Their work is anchored in the Death Wish universe with 1 titles. Signature works include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Death Wish, All Woman. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
29
Birth Date
1927-01-25
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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