Dean Martin

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Characters played by Dean Martin

Dude — Rio Bravo (1959)

A former deputy and current town drunk who initially lashes out at Chance but later aids in Joe's arrest. After receiving a chance at redemption through restored gear, he overcomes his trauma, resolves to fight alongside Chance, and plays a key role in the final shootout and prisoner exchange.

Dee Bishop — Bandolero! (1968)

Dee is the leader of the outlaw gang and Mace Bishop's brother. After Mace frees him from execution, Dee takes Maria Stoner hostage while fleeing across the border. He protects Maria from the gang, fights Angel when Angel attacks her, and is fatally stabbed before Maria declares her love for him.

Little John — Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964)

A talented pool hustler recruited by Robbo to be a core member of his gang, known for his billiards skills and musical performances.

Sam Harmon — Ocean's Eleven (1960)

Sam Harmon is one of Danny Ocean and Jimmy Foster's former 82nd Airborne comrades and a member of the casino robbery gang. As part of the operation, he takes a job entertaining in one of the hotels' lounges, allowing him to blend into the New Year's Eve crowds while supporting the broader coordinated heist.

Michael Whiteacre — The Young Lions (1958)

An American show-business performer who becomes Noah Ackerman's close friend after their draft examination. Initially protected from combat by a safe London assignment, he volunteers after Margaret Freemantle challenges his lack of action, returns to the front, and ultimately confronts Christian Diestl.

Jamie Blake — The Cannonball Run (1981)

Washed-up former Formula One driver, partners with Fenderbaum and disguises as a priest.

Bill Baker — That's My Boy (1951)

Bill Baker makes a deal with Jarring Jack Jackson to turn Junior Jackson into a football star in exchange for free college tuition. He supports Junior and Terry Howard in building Junior's confidence, but feels guilty about their deception, gets drunk, causes a scene at Terry's dorm, and is expelled.

Tom Elder — The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)

Second brother and a professional gambler. Joins his siblings to reclaim their family ranch. During the conflict, he attempts to kidnap Hastings' son Dave to extract a confession, though he is wounded in the process.

Vernon Demerest — Airport (1970)

Confident pilot juggling a marriage and an extramarital affair.

Jamie Blake — Cannonball Run II (1984)

Washed-up F1 driver partnered with Fenderbaum, masquerading as a priest during the race.

Matt Helm — The Ambushers (1967)

Secret agent for ICE, retired photographer turned spy, uses gadgets, spoof of Bond

Dino — Kiss Me, Stupid (1964)

A lecherous and heavy-drinking pop singer whose forced detour to a small Nevada town sets the entire plot in motion. He is driven by his need for nightly intimacy and his ambition to find hit songs.

Career Overview

Dean Martin has 157 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Matt Helm Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Bandolero!, Toys in the Attic, Rio Bravo. 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
157
Birth Date
1917-06-07
Birth Place
Steubenville, Ohio, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q215359), public domain (CC0).