Pat Hingle

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Characters played by Pat Hingle

Commissioner James Gordon — Batman Returns (1992)

Gotham City police commissioner and ally of Batman

Commissioner James Gordon — Batman Forever (1995)

Honest police commissioner maintaining an uneasy alliance with Batman.

Commissioner James Gordon — Batman (1989)

Honest police commissioner who secretly collaborates with Batman to maintain Gotham's safety.

Commissioner James Gordon — Batman & Robin (1997)

Dedicated police commissioner coordinating with Batman to maintain order.

Narrator / Rooter — The Land Before Time (1988)

Narrator and voice of the wise old Brontosaurus who guides Littlefoot.

Judge Adam Fenton — Hang 'em High (1968)

The territorial judge who exonerates Cooper and recruits him as a U.S. marshal. He strictly enforces legal procedures over vigilante justice, using the legal system to establish Oklahoma statehood. He justifies harsh punishments to maintain order and repeatedly advises Cooper to uphold the law despite its limitations.

Hendershot — Maximum Overdrive (1986)

Owner of the Dixie Boy Truck Stop who uses stored M72 LAW rockets to destroy attacking trucks and a bulldozer. Killed when a platform truck fires its machine gun into the building.

Edward Roundfield — Brewster's Millions (1985)

The executor of Rupert Horn's estate who presents Brewster with the inheritance challenge and its stipulations. He oversees the process and ultimately announces an investigation into the corrupt lawyers after Brewster fulfills the will's terms.

Chief Jannings — Sudden Impact (1983)

San Paulo police chief who clashes with Harry's methods.

Josephson — The Gauntlet (1977)

Shockley's former police partner. He warns Shockley and Mally about the impending gauntlet and attempts to convince them to surrender to the ADA, but is immediately shot dead by snipers upon exiting the building.

Judge Dennis Bradford — Shaft (2000)

Judge who sets Wade's bail and oversees the trial

General Luft — Muppets from Space (1999)

General Luft is K. Edgar Singer's superior, whom Singer hopes to convince that aliens exist. After witnessing the failed operation and the disruption caused by the rats, General Luft becomes frustrated, concludes that his time has been wasted, and leaves.

Career Overview

Pat Hingle has 137 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Batman Burton-Schumacher Series with 4 titles. Signature works include Batman Returns, Batman, Batman Forever. 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
1924-07-19 00:00:00
Birth Place
Miami, Florida, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q165283), public domain (CC0).