Stuart Whitman

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Characters played by Stuart Whitman

Sentry (scene deleted) — The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

Guard character whose scene was cut from the final 1951 release.

Orvil Newton — Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965)

Charming American aviator and engineer who enters the race, posing a direct romantic and competitive threat to Richard Mays.

Cavalry Lieutenant Collins — 7 Men from Now (1956)

Military officer enforcing order and warning of tribal movements.

Roy Bennett — Night of the Lepus (1972)

Roy is a researcher recruited by Elgin Clark to help control the rabbit invasion without cyanide. He proposes hormones to disrupt breeding, conducts the serum experiment with Gerry, and later enters the mine with Cole to gather evidence. He helps assess the threat, update Sheriff Cody, and devise the final containment plan.

Paul Regret — The Comancheros (1961)

A fugitive gambler from Louisiana, Paul flees a fatal duel and is repeatedly pursued by Jake Cutter. After escaping custody, he returns with Rangers to save a settlement, earns a pardon through his bravery, joins the Rangers, and ultimately falls in love with Pilar.

Count Paolo of Vandria — Francis of Assisi (1961)

Count Paolo of Vandria is a warrior who competes with Francis Bernardone of Assisi for Clare's affections and represents a different path from Francis's religious values. Clare ultimately rejects marriage to him in favor of monastic life, but Paolo and Francis are eventually reconciled.

Winifred Coxy — The White Buffalo (1977)

A traveler encountered by the protagonist during a snowstorm. Her party discovers dead miners and a woman killed by gunfire, exposing the lawlessness and violence of the region.

Sheriff Martin — Eaten Alive (1976)

Sheriff Martin is the local law officer who accompanies Harvey and Libby while they question Miss Hattie about Clara. He later spends time with Libby, arrives at the Starlight Hotel after the final pursuit, and rescues Libby, Faye, and Angie from the aftermath.

Capt. Tony Saitta — Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)

Ottawa Police Captain who investigates his sister Louise's suspicious death. He suspects Dr. Tracer initially but eventually uncovers the truth, confronts the real killer Fred at a hospital, and shoots down his fleeing helicopter.

Gringo — Treasure of the Amazon (1985)

Gringo is a notorious jungle survivor who once entered the wilderness with five companions in search of gold and returned six years later alone. He leads the current expedition, forces Jairo / Jaime to carry equipment, and later cares for Barbara, even preparing her a meal of snake.

Stack Baker — Jamaican Gold (1979)

A down-to-earth former college football player, Baker encounters his old friend Marian Casey at a marina in Jamaica and shows him around the island. The pair become involved in a brawl, and Baker introduces Casey to Meat Cleaver Stewart and his daughter. Baker is also seeing Ursula, who is Landers' mistress.

Boaz — The Story of Ruth (1960)

A wealthy and respected Judean kinsman in Bethlehem; initially perceived as harsh but demonstrates compassion, defends Ruth against false accusations, and becomes her husband and ancestor of the Davidic line.

Career Overview

Stuart Whitman has 137 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The President's Man Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes, Night of the Lepus, City Beneath the Sea. 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
137
Birth Date
1928-02-01
Birth Place
San Francisco, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q470998), public domain (CC0).