Sam Rockwell

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Characters played by Sam Rockwell

Justin Hammer — Iron Man 2 (2010)

Weapons manufacturer and Stark's rival.

'Wild Bill' Wharton — The Green Mile (1999)

A violent and erratic death row inmate who torments the guards and staff. He is ultimately killed by a fly-possessed Percy Wetmore, and his memories are shown to Paul, proving John Coffey's innocence.

Wolf — The Bad Guys 2 (2025)

Master pickpocket and leader of the Bad Guys, seeking redemption and a better life.

Wolf — The Bad Guys (2022)

Charismatic leader of the Bad Guys, a wolf seeking redemption from his criminal past.

Hickory — Trolls World Tour (2020)

Country troll who secretly works for Barb but finds redemption.

The Man From The Future — Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)

A time traveler from a post-apocalyptic future who believes a specific group of diner patrons can help him stop an AI-induced singularity. He recruits volunteers over 117 attempts, seeks a nine-year-old AI creator to install a security USB, and is ultimately stabbed before resetting the timeline to try a new strategy.

Eric Knox — Charlie's Angels (2000)

Brilliant tech CEO and primary villain in 2000.

Captain Klenzendorf — Jojo Rabbit (2019)

The disillusioned leader of the local Hitler Youth camp who secretly aids the Betzler family by deceiving the Gestapo. He sacrifices himself to save Jojo by disguising him as Jewish before being executed by Soviet forces.

Dixon — Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

Dixon is a local police officer who intimidates Red Welby, pressures Mildred through Denise's arrest, and assaults Red after Willoughby's suicide. Fired for his violence, he later follows a lead from a suspected rapist, obtains a DNA sample, apologizes to Red, and joins Mildred on an uncertain mission.

Vic — F is for Family (2015)

Cynical neighbor whose blunt humor and loyalty provide comic relief and grounded perspective.

Inspector Stoppard — See How They Run (2022)

Lead detective investigating the murder of director Leo Köpernick. He is initially shadowed by rookie Constable Stalker, becomes a prime suspect after being found over a victim's body, and later collaborates with Stalker to uncover the true killer. He is shot during the climax but recovers, earning a police medal.

Sam Bell — Moon (2009)

Lunar helium-3 miner facing identity crisis and corporate conspiracy.

Career Overview

Sam Rockwell has 148 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bad Guys with 2 titles. Signature works include Iron Man 2, The Green Mile, The Bad Guys 2. 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
148
Birth Date
1968-11-05 00:00:00
Birth Place
Daly City, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q316446), public domain (CC0).