Jordan Cavanaugh's father. A retired police officer who raised Jordan and remains involved in her life and cases, often providing support rooted in his law-enforcement background.
Missionary group member traveling to Burma.
Legislative leader overseeing hearings.
Ed Palmer is Gretchen's father and an important figure in the wedding family's approval of Doug Harris. After Jimmy accidentally claims that he and Doug played football, Ed challenges them to a game with former college teammates. He later plays in the muddy football match, blows out his knee on the final play, and becomes one of the disasters Gretchen cites at the reception.
The CEO of U-North. His signature appears on the damaging internal memo regarding the weed killer. He authorizes and supplies two operatives to Karen to surveil and eliminate Arthur Edens.
Under Secretary of Defense murdered to hide HIV test results and Gatekeeper usage.
Gary is Melissa's husband and the stepfather of Carter and Trey. Although he is not involved in the initial wedding negotiations, he secretly gives the brothers a large check for the wedding and later appears at the lake house when Carter is preparing to destroy the divorce evidence.
Phelan Beale is Big Edie's husband and Little Edie's father. The film's flashbacks show that he eventually divorces Big Edie and tells Little Edie that she must find a husband capable of supporting her lifestyle. After his death, the family's financial problems intensify, leading his sons to urge Big Edie to sell Grey Gardens and move away.
Doug's retired father-in-law and the owner of the small-town pharmacy. He is frustrated that Doug runs the business but refuses to let him name it after the family. He later offers to house Ethan during the family crisis.
Abandoned the family after unsuccessful medical treatments for Virgil. He reconnects with his son after seeing him on television, and Virgil confronts him about his departure and current blindness.
Virginia delegate selected as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Initially reluctant, he drafts the document with assistance from his wife Martha, negotiates amendments regarding slavery and royal titles, and ultimately signs the historic document.
A family friend and Miranda's boyfriend, Cal tells Julie that Miranda has confessed to an affair with Richard. Julie later visits him, where his attempt to seduce her fails. She gives him Richard's black book, and he shows it to Miranda to reveal that Richard had numerous other affairs.
Ken Howard has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Rambo with 1 titles. Signature works include The Judge, The Wedding Ringer, In Her Shoes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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