A juror who initially supports a guilty verdict but eventually changes his vote after the discussion casts doubt on the knife evidence and witness accounts. His shift, together with those of Jurors 1 and 12, leaves only a small minority still insisting on conviction.
Peter's godfather who overhears Lucy's secret confession. He decides to protect her secret to keep the family together, mediates between Lucy and the Callaghans, and encourages Peter to pursue Lucy, though he initially withholds the truth from the family.
Ship's pianist and Jacqueline's accomplice
Former minor-leaguer who serves as the coach for the W. Wendel Weever Junior High Bears, a team of young adolescents with poor baseball skills.
Ben's eccentric, financially reckless father who moves in with the family.
A borderline suicidal judge and Korean War veteran who maintains a friendly relationship with Kirkland. Known for reckless behavior like flying helicopters dangerously and eating lunch on an office ledge, he carries both a rifle and a pistol. He storms out of the courtroom in the film's climax.
Mickey Morrissey is Frank Galvin's former partner who sends him the medical malpractice case as a favor. He investigates the situation, discovers that Laura Fischer has been paid by Ed Concannon, warns Frank of her betrayal, and suggests a mistrial based on Concannon's ethical violation.
Sam's strict, no-nonsense father who also turns out to be Mitch's biological father. After suffering a heart attack, he requires a transplant that costs $50,000. His condition drives Mitch and Sam to take on high-paying revenge jobs. He later assists in the elaborate opera house trap to defeat the antagonist Travis Cole.
Max Corkle is Joe Pendleton's longtime friend and the Rams' trainer. Although confused by the changes in Joe's borrowed body, he eventually recognizes his friend and helps prepare him to play quarterback. Max also assists the detective in exposing Julia and Tony's conflicting accounts and later shares an emotional reunion with Joe.
Ben's eccentric father who moves in after financial ruin.
Roy and Luke are elderly twin brothers who own competing used-car lots. Luke owns New Deal and promises Rudy campaign money, while Roy hires Mickey to stage Luke's fatal crash so he can claim the insurance and dealership. Roy later tries to seize New Deal, but Barbara's inheritance and Rudy's scheme defeat him.
Dawes is one of Jay Grobart's criminal partners in the train robbery. He abducts Catherine, participates in the flight from the law, beats Billy, steals some of the money, and later rapes Catherine before attempting to kill Jay. Jay defeats and kills him during the confrontation.
Jack Warden has 116 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Problem Child with 3 titles. Signature works include 12 Angry Men, All the President's Men, While You Were Sleeping. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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