Arthur Hill

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Characters played by Arthur Hill

Dr. Duffy — Futureworld (1976)

Delos physician overseeing the cloning and medical testing procedures.

Dr. Jeremy Stone — The Andromeda Strain (1971)

Dr. Jeremy Stone is the leader of the elite scientific team investigating the deadly organism recovered from the crashed satellite. He directs the Wildfire investigation, explains the crisis before the Senate committee, and works with Dr. Mark Hall, Dr. Charles Dutton, and Dr. Ruth Leavitt to understand and contain Andromeda.

Richard King — A Little Romance (1979)

Lauren's stepfather who initially remains in the background but ultimately permits Lauren to say a final farewell to Daniel before her departure to the United States.

Barney — Petulia (1968)

Barney is Dr. Archie Bollen's coworker. During Petulia's hospitalization, he is present with Archie and Wilma while they watch a Polaroid slide show of family photographs. His role is limited, but the scene places him within Archie's professional and social circle during a period of personal crisis.

Gen. Keating — Prototype (1983)

A Pentagon general involved in the government's evaluation of Michael. He assures Dr. Carl Forrester that the military does not intend to use the robot as a soldier or political assassin, but Forrester remains unconvinced. Keating later watches Forrester walk into the coffee shop after the garage blaze.

Shelby — The Chairman (1969)

A lieutenant general who directs Hathaway's mission from the U.S. embassy in London. Shelby helps persuade Hathaway to travel to China, monitors the transmitter in his head, and considers detonating its explosive when Hathaway appears unable to cross the border safely.

Cap Collis — The Killer Elite (1975)

Cap Collis is ComTeg's deputy director and a conspirator against director Lawrence Weyburn. He refuses to return Mike Locken to field work, secretly collaborates with George Hansen, and hires multiple teams to eliminate Yuen Chung. When exposed, Collis attempts to bribe Locken, who shoots him in the arm and kneecap as punishment for his betrayal.

Albert Graves — Harper (1966)

Attorney who hires Harper and desires Miranda Sampson.

Governor (uncredited) — Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979)

A territorial official overseeing law enforcement and regional affairs.

Andrew Kingsley — Christmas Eve (1986)

Andrew is Amanda's son and is involved with the company's advisers in considering a major development project. He and Amanda have a long-running disagreement, and he protests when she plans to liquidate her assets after her death rather than pass control of the company to him. He argues that her decision goes against what his father wanted.

John Popper — The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)

William's wealthy father who arrives with the lawyer, meets Jane, and later warns William against fleeing the country during his escape attempt.

Jack Eccles — Rabbit, Run (1970)

The family minister who attempts to persuade Rabbit to return to his marriage when he moves in with Ruth, but Rabbit refuses his counsel.

Career Overview

Arthur Hill has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Perry Mason TV Movie Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Andromeda Strain, Futureworld, The Desperate Hours. 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
72
Birth Date
1922-08-01
Birth Place
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q329613), public domain (CC0).