Car lesson teacher.
An elderly townsman who recounts the legend of the Elizabeth Dane shipwreck to children by a beach campfire on the eve of the town's centennial. His story foreshadows the impending supernatural events.
Marion's father, depicted in present-day flashbacks. His critical and strict nature is identified as a root cause of Marion's lifelong tendency to shield herself from emotions.
Hires St. Ives to retrieve five journals stolen from his safe. His robbery plan is revealed in the missing ledger pages, leading him to partner with St. Ives and Janet to carry out the heist.
Chairman of the Energy Corporation and sponsor of the Houston team. He attempts to force Jonathan's retirement and oversees the deadly championship match from his private box, fleeing the stands when Jonathan's victory undermines corporate control.
A lawyer and founding member of the Chowder Society. In the 1929 flashback, he is the only friend who remains outside Eva's house, but his suggestive insistence on a dance provokes Eva to reveal the truth, causing her to fall and die. In the present, he dies after being attacked by Fenny Bate while driving for help.
Dr. Hoffman is Wayne's psychiatrist at the hospital. After Dianne goes there following Wayne's re-hospitalization, Dr. Hoffman meets with her and condemns her for causing emotional distress and worsening Wayne's already serious psychological problems.
A senior celestial being who monitors the overall divine plan. Serves as an authoritative figure observing Herschel's mistaken identity and the unfolding parodies.
The Chief Justice is among the Supreme Court justices who review Gideon's petition and debate whether the right to counsel should apply regardless of special qualifications. The role is also identified as the offscreen narrator; the plot summary notes that a narrator closes the film by reading a quotation from Robert F. Kennedy.
Jasper Blubber approaches Lou Peckinpaugh with another account of the competition surrounding the missing prize. He explains that multiple people are searching for twelve enormous diamond eggs, later fashioned into a necklace, and becomes a negotiating partner in the shifting schemes. Lou later proposes meeting Blubber again to settle a score.
The Benedict family's observant neighbor who suspects Joanna's true nature. He conducts a secret investigation, uncovers her criminal past, and ultimately assists the police in stopping her violent rampage.
John Houseman has 68 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Naked Gun with 1 titles. Signature works include The Fog, St. Ives, Three Days of the Condor. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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