Dan Vadis

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Characters played by Dan Vadis

Frank, Assistant Head Biker — Every Which Way but Loose (1978)

Second-in-command of the Black Widows, assists in gang operations and confrontations.

Frank — Any Which Way You Can (1980)

Supporting character appearing in bar and fight scenes, part of the local circuit.

Chief Big Eagle — Bronco Billy (1980)

A troupe performer who shares a tender, stabilizing storyline with Lorraine Running Water. Their announcement of expecting a baby brings a moment of celebration and future hope to the nomadic circus community.

Ursus — The Rebel Gladiators (1962)

Ursus is a mighty gladiator and Arminia's betrothed. When Commodus kidnaps her and uses her as a hostage, Ursus is forced to fight the emperor in the arena. He defeats Commodus, then leads a slave revolt that overthrows the emperor, and is reunited with Arminia.

En Plein — The Stranger Returns (1967)

Local rancher or settler caught in the conflict between outlaws and townsfolk.

Nicerote — The Seven Magnificent Gladiators (1983)

Nicerote is a ruthless warlord who destroys homes, kills men, and terrorizes Clusium into providing tribute. Claiming to be half-god, immortal, and invincible, he rejects Anakora as his mother and kills her before confronting Han and his companions as the central tyrannical enemy.

Brownie — Cahill: United States Marshal (1973)

A henchman who ambushes J.D. Cahill and Lightfoot while they are following the trail. During the attack, Lightfoot wounds Brownie, but Brownie fatally wounds Lightfoot in the exchange. His role in the ambush makes him a direct threat to Cahill's pursuit of the men behind the robbery.

Roccia — Triumph of the Ten Gladiators (1964)

Leader of the ten gladiators, brave and strategic warrior hired by Rome.

Roccia — Spartacus and the Ten Gladiators (1964)

Rebel gladiator leader fighting Roman oppression and leading the uprising.

Career Overview

Dan Vadis has 25 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Philo & Clyde Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Rebel Gladiators, The Stranger Returns, Fort Yuma Gold. 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
25
Birth Date
1938-01-03
Birth Place
Shanghai, China

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q330183), public domain (CC0).