Luke Askew

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Characters played by Luke Askew

Stranger on Highway — Easy Rider (1969)

Mysterious figure encountered on the road, adding to journey's unpredictability.

Sheriff Smalls — Frailty (2002)

The local Thurman lawman who reluctantly takes the boys home and inspects their empty cellar. He is unexpectedly executed with an axe by the father after stumbling upon the hidden truth.

Atteron — No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers (1990)

Mafia enforcer with brutal combat skills.

Mark Skinner — The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972)

Supporting character in the Arizona Territory storyline.

Sheriff Mills — Kung Fu: The Movie (1986)

The sheriff investigating Reverend Perkins's death, Mills turns to Caine for expertise about the drugs and weapons connected to the case, even as Caine becomes a suspect. He promises to seek Caine's release if the evidence supports his innocence. After discovering proof of the illegal opium trade, he is murdered by Deputy Wyatt.

Ruby Muldoon — Wanda Nevada (1979)

A cynical con man who partners with Strap to harass and murder Texas Curly, then relentlessly pursues the protagonists for the gold mine map.

Cal — Mackintosh and T.J. (1975)

A drunken, loud cowboy who accuses T.J. of stealing money he has misplaced in a bar. When Cal strikes the boy, Mackintosh intervenes and knocks him down. Cal comes at Mackintosh with a knife, but Mackintosh defeats him again by breaking a catsup bottle over his head; the money is then found on the floor.

Automatic Slim — Rolling Thunder (1977)

A ruthless member of the outlaw gang responsible for torturing Rane and murdering his wife and son. He later ambushes and kills Cliff Nichols in a stockyard. Finally, he meets his end in a bloody confrontation at a Juárez brothel, where Rane kills him and shoots him multiple times in a cold, emotional state.

Dexter Ward — The Beast Within (1982)

Dexter Ward is the mortician's apprentice who worked for Lionel Curwin when the earlier death occurred. Eli, Sheriff Pool, and Doc Schoonmaker question him after finding a coffin filled with rocks. Ward denies replacing the burial, then demands money from Judge Curwin for his silence before the possessed Michael kills him.

Boss Jack Costello — Traveller (1997)

Boss Jack Costello is the head of the Travellers, the close-knit group of Irish American con artists travelling through the American South. He shuns Pat when Pat seeks to join, because Pat's deceased father broke the group's code by marrying outside the clan. He is also Kate's father.

Zeg the Tyrant — The Warrior and the Sorceress (1984)

Zeg is one of the two rival warlords fighting for control of Yamatar's only wellspring. He holds Naja captive and pressures her to forge the magical Sword of Ura, hoping to use it to rule the land. His conflict with Bal Caz creates the situation Kain exploits to weaken and ultimately defeat both warlords.

Pinky Dobson — Walking Tall Part II (1975)

Loyal ally and companion to Buford, supporting his fight against crime and helping in dangerous situations.

Career Overview

Luke Askew has 67 screen credits in a career dating back to 1966. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently No Retreat, No Surrender with 1 titles. Signature works include Cool Hand Luke, Frailty, The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid. 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
67
Birth Date
1932-03-26
Birth Place
Macon, Georgia, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1568060), public domain (CC0).