Don Ameche

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Characters played by Don Ameche

Mortimer Duke — Trading Places (1983)

Co-owner of Duke & Duke who partners with Randolph in the nature versus nurture wager. Blindsided by the protagonists' counter-scheme, he desperately demands the trading floor reopen but faces total asset confiscation.

Mortimer Duke / Homeless Man #2 (uncredited) — Coming to America (1988)

Brief cameo appearance in street scenes.

Arthur Selwyn — Cocoon (1985)

Elderly retirement home resident who gains youth and vitality from the pool.

Shadow — Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)

Wise and responsible Golden Retriever, the de facto leader of the trio.

Kenneth Harvey — Greenwich Village (1944)

An aspiring composer who travels from the Midwest to Greenwich Village hoping to interest the famed Kavosky in his concerto. He becomes close to Bonnie and writes songs for Danny's show, but Hofer deceives him into believing Kavosky will perform his work at Carnegie Hall. After discovering the fraud and misjudging Danny and Bonnie, Kenneth is jailed, then sees Kavosky conduct his concerto and reunites with Bonnie.

Dr. Wallace Wrightwood — Harry and the Hendersons (1987)

A supposed Bigfoot expert whose life was ruined by the pursuit; initially discourages the Hendersons but becomes enthusiastic after meeting Harry, joining their escape in his truck.

Lloyd Lloyd — Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1941)

Lloyd Lloyd is the director of the production seeking a Southern belle. He favors his longtime standby, Myra Stanhope, over hiring a newcomer, and is unimpressed by Cindy Lou Bethany's audition and performance in the South. After returning to New York, he realizes Cindy Lou is the actress he needs and makes her a star.

Pedro Sullivan — Girl Trouble (1942)

A Venezuelan playboy and sole heir to an American rubber business, Pedro travels to the United States to secure a bank loan for his father's company. He rents June's apartment and initially mistakes her for a servant. After misunderstandings over the loan strain their relationship, June helps him meet Flint and secure financing; Pedro and June become a couple.

Larry Martin / Baron Manuel Duarte — That Night in Rio (1941)

Larry is an American entertainer performing at the Casino Samba, where he satirizes the womanizing Baron Manuel Duarte, whose appearance he resembles. He is hired to impersonate the Baron during the airline crisis and at a party, becomes romantically drawn to Cecilia, and later reveals the deception to her while the real Baron is away.

Tibor Czerny — Midnight (1939)

A soft-hearted Hungarian taxi driver, Tibor helps Eve when she is penniless, offers her shelter, and organizes taxi drivers to search for her after she disappears. He loves Eve despite her deception and ultimately prevents their sham divorce by pretending to be insane.

Richard W. Courtland — Sleep, My Love (1948)

Alison's husband and the primary antagonist who engineers her amnesia and psychiatric manipulation to drive her to suicide so he can inherit her wealth.

Phil O'Neil (Credits) / Phil 'Mac' McNeil — Moon Over Miami (1941)

Heir to the O'Neil Mines who is temporarily bankrupt. Initially a romantic rival for Kay's affection, he values honesty over wealth and ultimately wins her heart.

Career Overview

Don Ameche has 78 screen credits in a career dating back to 1936. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Homeward Bound Series with 1 titles. Signature works include Trading Places, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, Cocoon. 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
78
Birth Date
1908-05-31
Birth Place
Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q310413), public domain (CC0).