E.G. Marshall

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Characters played by E.G. Marshall

Juror 4 — 12 Angry Men (1957)

A confident juror who relies heavily on logic and regards the eyewitness evidence as incontrovertible. His habit of removing his glasses and rubbing the marks on his nose helps Juror 9 recognize a similar habit in the witness, undermining the testimony and changing his position.

Colonel Rufus S. Bratton — Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)

A U.S. Army military intelligence officer in Washington who monitors intercepted Japanese radio transmissions. He recognizes that the sequence of messages and the destruction of Japanese code machines indicate an imminent attack, and he tries to warn his superiors before the strike reaches Pearl Harbor.

Brig. Gen. Shinner — The Bridge at Remagen (1969)

An Allied general who reacts to the discovery that the Remagen bridge remains intact, he orders Maj. Barnes to rush the far end and secure its capture. His command turns the bridge into an immediate objective and leads to the hasty assault that Lt. Phil Hartman is forced to lead.

The President — Superman II (1980)

Head of state coordinating with Superman.

Walter Sullivan — Absolute Power (1997)

Walter Sullivan is a billionaire, a close friend and financial supporter of President Richmond, and Christy’s husband. After her death is disguised as a failed burglary, he hires Michael McCarty to seek revenge against Luther. When Luther reveals the truth and provides the incriminating letter opener, Sullivan confronts Richmond at the White House.

Art — National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

Neighbor interacting with holiday decorations.

District Attorney Harold Horn — Compulsion (1959)

Prosecutes the case by conducting intensive, hours-long interrogations of both suspects. His relentless questioning ultimately breaks their resistance, leading to their confessions and implicating each other in the murder.

Ev Hillman — The Tommyknockers (1993)

Ev Hillman is Hilly Brown's grandfather and a researcher of Haven's history. He uncovers records of earlier disasters linked to the cursed area, then becomes trapped in Bobbi Anderson's garage as part of the alien machinery. After helping Jim 'Gard' Gardner understand Davey's fate, he dies saving Bobbi Anderson and Davey Brown from Nancy Voss.

Upson Pratt (segment "They're Creeping Up On You") — Creepshow (1982)

Man threatened by creeping plants in the first film.

Steven Pike — Two Evil Eyes (1990)

Ernest Valdemar's attorney, Steven arranges the sale of a large portion of Ernest's assets and directs the proceeds to Jessica. His role in handling the money sets up Jessica's stated need for cash and the plan she discusses with the doctor while Ernest is incapacitated.

Arthur — Interiors (1978)

A corporate attorney and father who abruptly announces his desire to separate from Eve to live alone. His subsequent relationship with and marriage to Pearl deeply disturbs his daughters, triggering the emotional crisis and fragmentation of the family unit.

Colonel Pakenham — Town Without Pity (1961)

Colonel Pakenham is the prosecutor in the public court martial of the four soldiers. He believes the case is strong and seeks the death penalty, opposing Major Garrett's attempt to secure long prison sentences instead. His prosecution helps frame the trial as a public response to German anger and outrage.

Career Overview

E.G. Marshall has 107 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently National Lampoon Vacation with 1 titles. Signature works include 12 Angry Men, Tora! Tora! Tora!, The Bridge at Remagen. 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
107
Birth Date
1914-06-18
Birth Place
Owatonna, Minnesota, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q706165), public domain (CC0).