Dean Jones

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Characters played by Dean Jones

Judge Moore — Clear and Present Danger (1994)

Presiding judge in terrorism trials.

Jim Douglas — The Love Bug (1968)

Down-on-his-luck race car driver who befriends a sentient VW Beetle.

Teddy Talbot — Jailhouse Rock (1957)

Disc jockey and Peggy's friend who airs Vince's first recording, making it a hit. Vince feels disappointed when he learns Peggy has already accepted a dinner date with him.

Dr. Varnick — Beethoven (1992)

Veterinarian secretly experimenting on animals for profit.

Jim Douglas — Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977)

Down-on-his-luck race car driver who discovers Herbie's sentience and becomes his original owner and racing partner.

Johnny Baxter — Snowball Express (1972)

Johnny Baxter is the central protagonist, a corporate employee who quits his job after inheriting sole ownership of the Grand Imperial Hotel. He moves his family to Colorado, attempts to transform the failing property into a ski resort, and repeatedly risks financial security while pursuing the plan.

Bill Coles — Other People's Money (1991)

The trusted company president who fears losing everything in the takeover. He secretly offers his voting shares to Garfield for a million dollar payout, betrays Jorgy, and receives only half the promised amount when his shares fall short of the victory margin.

Dean Arbagast — Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998)

Corrupt corporate executive involved in illegal schemes.

Wilby Daniels — The Shaggy D.A. (1976)

Successful attorney and political candidate cursed to transform into a sheepdog.

Hank Dussard — Monkeys, Go Home! (1967)

Protagonist and young American heir who inherits a neglected olive farm in southern France. Drives the narrative by hiring four intelligent chimpanzees as harvesters, defying local warnings to restore the property.

Zeke Kelso — That Darn Cat! (1965)

FBI agent tasked with tracking DC to locate kidnapped bank employee Margaret Miller. He establishes a surveillance operation at the Randall residence, follows the cat to the robbers' hideout, and successfully rescues Miller while arresting the kidnappers.

Mr. Flint — That Darn Cat (1997)

Wealthy town resident whose home is targeted by the kidnappers; his maid's mistaken abduction sets the plot in motion.

Career Overview

Dean Jones has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Herbie with 3 titles. Signature works include The Love Bug, Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, Snowball Express. 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
79
Birth Date
1931-01-25
Birth Place
Decatur, Alabama, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1181089), public domain (CC0).