Steve Railsback

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Characters played by Steve Railsback

Col. Tom Carlsen — Lifeforce (1985)

Commander of the Churchill shuttle who discovers the alien ship. After sharing his life force with the female alien, he burns the shuttle to save Earth and escapes. He later helps track the vampires and sacrifices himself to destroy her at St Paul's Cathedral.

Colonel Pryzer — Barb Wire (1996)

Military officer tasked by the Congressional Council to capture Dr. Devonshire and deploy the Red Ribbon virus against enemy territories. Leads storm troopers at the junkyard confrontation and engages Barb in a fatal crane-suspended forklift fight, resulting in his death.

Alumnus Guy #5 — American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009)

Reunion attendee.

Sheriff Ken Dwyer — The Devil's Rejects (2005)

Local sheriff investigating the Fireflys.

Pvt. Robert E. Lee Prewitt — From Here to Eternity (1979)

Prewitt is a skilled boxer who refuses to join his company’s boxing team after he unintentionally injures another soldier. His refusal brings harassment from his commanding officers and sergeants. He befriends Maggio, falls in love with Lorene, kills Judson after Maggio dies, and is later mortally wounded while trying to rejoin his company after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Vinnie Brown — Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991)

Local tycoon who dumps chemicals into sewers, causing the alligator's mutation.

Officer Cox — Disturbing Behavior (1998)

Officer Cox is the town police chief who witnesses Charles 'Chug' Roman savagely beating a man outside a grocery store. Instead of intervening, he simply looks on while the violence continues. His passive response reinforces Steve Clark and Rachel Wagner's growing suspicion that Cradle Bay's authorities tolerate or protect the dangerous behavior of the Blue Ribbons.

Paul Anders — Turkey Shoot (1982)

A political dissident and pirate radio broadcaster who has escaped multiple camps. Selected as prey in the deadly turkey shoot, he outsmarts the guards, rescues Chris, kills Tito, and leads a prison uprising. Armed with stolen weapons, he ultimately defeats Camp Master Thatcher and leads the surviving rebels into the mountains.

Cameron — The Stunt Man (1980)

Cameron is a Vietnam veteran wanted for attempted murder who escapes into a film production and is hired to replace the dead stunt man. He becomes involved with Nina, distrusts Eli's motives, and must perform the bridge stunt while trying to escape, survive, and later continue with the production.

Charles Manson — Helter Skelter (1976)

Cult leader and central figure of the Manson Family. Initially arrested at Spahn Ranch and released, he later faces murder charges. He chooses self-representation at trial, repeatedly disrupts proceedings, demands to testify, and is ultimately sentenced to death alongside his followers.

Jaden — Gone Are the Days (2018)

Jaden controls the saloon where Heidi is forced to work after her father dies. Heidi eventually escapes from him, prompting the town's men to search for her. His control over her situation is one of the dangers Taylon confronts when he returns to help her get away.

The Owner — Rest Stop: Don't Look Back (2008)

A minor character identified by their ownership role in Rest Stop: Don't Look Back.

Career Overview

Steve Railsback has 85 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently American Pie with 1 titles. Signature works include Lifeforce, Scissors, Barb Wire. 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
85
Birth Date
1945-11-16
Birth Place
Dallas, Texas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q549961), public domain (CC0).