Gary Lockwood

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Characters played by Gary Lockwood

Dr. Frank Poole — 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Discovery One pilot, killed by HAL 9000 during the Jupiter mission.

Danny Burke — It Happened at the World's Fair (1963)

Danny Burke is Mike Edwards's partner and friend, but his overspending leaves them unable to pay their debts and puts Bessie at risk of auction. He travels with Mike to Seattle, helps manage their difficult circumstances, and is involved in the nighttime plane delivery connected with Vince Bradley.

Cliff Macy — Wild in the Country (1961)

He arrives near the end of the available story and asks where Glenn was on Friday night, adding to the uncertainty surrounding Glenn's legal and personal future.

Tony Ferris — They Came to Rob Las Vegas (1968)

Tony is a determined planner who organizes a sophisticated robbery of a Skorsky security truck after rejecting his brother Gino's reckless attempt. Working as a casino dealer, he seduces Ann for information, uses her help to ambush the truck, and ultimately reveals that revenge against Steve matters more to him than money.

Jordan Evanhower — The Ghost of Flight 401 (1978)

A pilot or investigator assisting the corporate team in analyzing flight logs and the operational details of the haunted aircraft.

Sir George — The Magic Sword (1962)

Sir George is Sybil's foster son and the young hero who loves Princess Helene. He takes Sybil's magical sword, armor, steed, and knights to challenge Lodac, survives the cursed path and Branton's treachery, rescues Helene, defeats the dragon, and finally marries her.

Sheriff Earl Baker — The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite (1981)

Local law enforcement officer who investigates watch-related incidents and maintains order.

David Seville — Earth II (1971)

An administrator on Earth II who becomes aware of the Chinese nuclear warhead threat and helps coordinate the colony's official response and diplomatic efforts.

Frank Lassiter — Project: Kill (1976)

Trevor's second-in-command who learns of the team's true purpose. Tasked with locating and containing Trevor after his escape to the Philippines, Lassiter must track him down before the drug-addicted commander can cause irreversible harm.

Rossiter — R.P.M. (1970)

The primary leader of the occupying student activists. Issues an audio-recorded ultimatum threatening to destroy the campus computer hardware. Refuses police evacuation orders and is arrested during the raid.

Gary Mitchell — 765874: Unification (2024)

Opens the sequence as a godlike being floating in space in front of a star, serving as the initial focal point before transitioning into a montage of interconnected moments.

Capt. Kramer — The Wild Pair (1987)

Avalon's captain, who pairs him with FBI agent Jennings to infiltrate Jones's organization. The assignment is part of a plan serving Hester and The Sentinel; Kramer is revealed to be working with them. When Avalon confronts him, Kramer gives up the location of the compound, and Avalon kills him.

Career Overview

Gary Lockwood has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bionic Reunion Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include 2001: A Space Odyssey, They Came to Rob Las Vegas, The Ghost of Flight 401. 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
55
Birth Date
1937-02-21
Birth Place
Van Nuys, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q640929), public domain (CC0).