Richard Herd

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Characters played by Richard Herd

Roman Armitage — Get Out (2017)

The patriarch of the Armitage family and mastermind behind the Coagula procedure.

John — V (1983)

John is the leader of the Visitors, the alien force that arrives publicly claiming friendship while secretly planning to conquer Earth. Under his command, the Visitors gain influence over governments, persecute scientists, seek Earth’s water, and intend to harvest humans as food, leaving only selected people as slaves or soldiers.

Jacob — Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)

Patriarch of the Hebrews and father of Joseph and his brothers.

John — V: The Final Battle (1984)

High-ranking Visitor collaborator who publicly announces a fake cancer cure at a Los Angeles hospital. His reptilian nature is exposed during a rebel infiltration, and he is later executed by Diana for refusing to cooperate with her doomsday plan.

Ed Lawndale — Gleaming the Cube (1989)

The owner of Westpac Medical Supplies who conspires with Colonel Trac to smuggle illegal weapons to Vietnam. He is a ruthless antagonist who orchestrates murders, takes Tina hostage, and is ultimately defeated by Brian's skateboard stunt before being arrested.

Mike Monahan — F.I.S.T. (1978)

A F.I.S.T. organizer who is impressed by Johnny Kovak and Abe Belkin after their labor protest. He offers them union positions paid according to recruitment success and helps them organize workers at Consolidated Trucking. During the strike, Monahan tries to ram the gates with a truck and is shot and killed.

Chairman Spencer — Trancers (1984)

Political figure in Angel City's future governance.

J. Howard Marshall — The Anna Nicole Smith Story (2007)

J. Howard Marshall becomes involved in Anna Nicole's life after arranging trained care for Daniel. He courts Anna Nicole, offers her security and new opportunities, and asks her to marry him again. She accepts because she believes he has saved both her and Daniel. He gives her expensive gifts while assuring her that she can live independently.

Col. Mangus — Terror Out of the Sky (1978)

Colonel overseeing military involvement in the bee crisis.

Bradford — The Survivor (1998)

Bradford is the president, caught between a political crisis and the struggle to survive on a hostile world. His worsening health and dependence on medication make reaching safety urgent. He is also Kyla’s estranged father; he refuses to give his son the code Kyla demands, despite the threat to a boy.

Mr. Beagle — The Silent Natural (2019)

Mr. Beagle recognizes William’s skill as a cobbler and offers him the opportunity to buy the shoe shop. His offer gives William a possible future in the trade where he has demonstrated his ability, but William must first discuss the proposal with his father, Jacob.

Principal Martin — Journey of the Heart (1997)

Principal Martin learns about Tony's musical talent after Tony plays at a piano contest. Together with Thomas Deblois, he helps Tony gain a place at a school where he can learn. His role helps connect Tony's ability with an educational opportunity and supports Janice's efforts to secure a future for her son.

Career Overview

Richard Herd has 103 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently That Guy Who Was In That Thing Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Joseph: King of Dreams, V: The Final Battle, The Mule. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
103
Birth Date
1932-09-26
Birth Place
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1390515), public domain (CC0).