Stephen McHattie

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Characters played by Stephen McHattie

Loyalist — 300 (2007)

Spartan soldier remaining faithful to Leonidas.

Chief — Death Wish (2018)

Police department head.

Hammerson — Shoot 'Em Up (2007)

An arms manufacturer and the owner of the Hammerson factory. He collaborates with Hertz to protect constitutional gun rights by manipulating a presidential election and securing a bone marrow match for a dying candidate. He is ultimately killed by Smith during the climactic confrontation.

Steve Fulbright — Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)

Wonder World security guard who encounters Axel during his undercover work.

Dirty Ernie — The Art of the Steal (2013)

Dirty Ernie is a forger secretly hired by Nicky Calhoun to create cheaper copies of the historical book. His work allows Nicky to sell substitutes to Crunch Calhoun's intended buyers and keep the proceeds between fewer people, although Ernie questions how Nicky can betray his own family.

Blind Man — Pay the Ghost (2015)

The Blind Man is a homeless resident of the building where Mike finds repeated warnings to 'pay the ghost.' He knows about the yearly screams before Halloween, helps Mike understand the passage to the other world, and accepts Mike's watch in exchange for guiding him toward Charlie before midnight.

General Carrington — XIII (2008)

A senior military figure who supports the amnesiac protagonist and helps uncover the conspiracy. He identifies the protagonist as Ross Tanner, explains the role of the paramilitary unit and its planned attack, then faces arrest for suspected treason before being released after the plot is exposed.

Samuel Allen — October Faction (2020)

Samuel Allen is Fred Allen's father, whose death motivates Fred, Deloris, and the twins to return to Barrington-on-Hudson to arrange the funeral. Samuel's home and memory are tied to Fred's painful childhood, including repeated arguments about Fred's inadequacy and his choices in women.

Gordon — Come to Daddy (2019)

Imposter who pretends to be Norval's estranged father. Initially welcoming, he becomes aggressive and attacks Norval with a meat cleaver before dying of a heart attack during their struggle.

The Pale Man — Haunter (2013)

The Pale Man appears to Lisa as she becomes aware of her unusual connection to other timelines. He warns her to stop exploring that ability, but she ignores him and continues investigating the house and its victims. The summary does not establish his identity, so his relationship to Lisa is limited here to his role as a warning and obstacle.

Frank Cooper — Target Number One (2020)

Frank Cooper is the lead detective in the narcotics operation targeting Daniel Léger. He mistakenly confuses Léger with another criminal, participates in the undercover drug meeting, and falsely testifies that Léger has an extensive criminal history. During the chaotic operation, he fatally shoots his son, Al Cooper, yet later receives official commendation.

Captain Healy — Jesse Stone: Thin Ice (2009)

State Police Homicide Commander and Jesse’s longtime friend and mentor. They share a history of homicide work and drinking. Healy frequently checks on Jesse during crises, requests his consulting expertise for complex Boston mob cases, and provides critical tactical warnings, though he often struggles to manage Jesse’s reckless investigative methods.

Career Overview

Stephen McHattie has 173 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Jesse Stone Collection with 8 titles. Signature works include Watchmen, The Fountain, Shoot 'Em Up. 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
173
Birth Date
1947-02-03
Birth Place
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1321265), public domain (CC0).