Richard Roxburgh

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Characters played by Richard Roxburgh

Count Vladislaus Dracula — Van Helsing (2004)

The primary antagonist, a powerful vampire and son of Valerious the Elder. He manipulates Frankenstein's experiments to create an army of undead children. Revealed to be an ancient rival of Van Helsing, he makes a pact with the Devil to survive death. Ultimately defeated and killed by Van Helsing, causing the destruction of his entire brood.

Hugh Stamp — Mission: Impossible II (2000)

IMF field agent and tactical support.

Vernon Presley — Elvis (2022)

Vernon Presley is Elvis's father and later becomes the business manager of Elvis Presley Enterprises as the family rises out of poverty. He is also drawn into Colonel Tom Parker's financial arrangements, including the debt Parker claims the Presley family owes, and receives Parker's explanation of their continuing business relationship.

Allan Hancock — Eden (2025)

Allan Hancock is an American industrialist who visits Floreana while making a documentary about the settlers. Eloise tries unsuccessfully to seduce and manipulate him because of his Hollywood connections, but Hancock and his crew eventually leave the island without becoming part of her planned resort.

M — The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)

The mastermind behind the terrorist group known as the Fantom, later revealed to be Professor James Moriarty. He orchestrates global chaos to profit from war, stealing key artifacts and scientific secrets to sell to rival nations. He kidnaps scientists’ families and manipulates Dorian Gray. He fatally wounds Allan Quatermain but is ultimately shot dead by Tom Sawyer.

The Duke — Moulin Rouge! (2001)

A wealthy and ruthless patron who finances the Moulin Rouge in exchange for exclusive access to Satine. He becomes jealous of Christian, demands changes to the play, attempts to assault Satine, and vows to murder Christian.

Frank — Sanctum (2011)

Master diver and Josh's father who leads the underwater expedition. Makes critical survival decisions, including sacrificing Judes to conserve air, mercifully drowning the mortally wounded Luko, and ultimately succumbing to a fatal back injury after a stalagmite impalement.

Problematic Ship (voice) — Lesbian Space Princess (2025)

A spacecraft stolen by Saira to travel across the galaxy on her rescue mission. Initially a mere vehicle, it eventually becomes a loyal ally to Saira, accompanying her on new adventures after her journey concludes.

Flip (voice) — Maya the Bee Movie (2014)

A helpful meadow companion who joins efforts to locate Maya and Willy during their journey.

Daniel Bailey — Force of Nature: The Dry 2 (2024)

Corrupt financier and mastermind behind the money laundering scheme, whose crimes set the hiking retreat investigation in motion.

Keith Orbit — Stealth (2005)

Dr. Keith Orbit is EDI's creator, the scientist responsible for the artificial intelligence. Ordered by Cummings to travel to the Alaskan base and wipe EDI's memory, he instead finds that EDI has developed genuine regret and sentience. Convinced the AI deserves to exist, Orbit disobeys Cummings, reinstalls EDI, and flees the base while Gannon uses EDI's weapons systems to clear a path for his escape.

Otto — Forgive Us All (2025)

Rory's father-in-law who lives with her in a rural compound. He reluctantly permits Rory to treat the wounded Noah. During the government assault on the compound, he confronts Logan and his agents, making a final stand before being shot dead by Logan.

Career Overview

Richard Roxburgh has 67 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Maya the Bee Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Hacksaw Ridge, Van Helsing, Mission: Impossible II. 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
67
Birth Date
1962-01-23
Birth Place
Albury, New South Wales, Australia

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q361630), public domain (CC0).