Ken Wahl

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Characters played by Ken Wahl

Corelli — Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981)

Corelli is an NYPD officer who works alongside Murphy at the 41st Precinct. He helps pursue pimps and robbers while facing dangerous criminals, corrupt colleagues, and conflict with Connolly. Corelli also witnesses the fatal assault on a teenager with Murphy and shares the emotional burden of remaining silent about the officers responsible.

Richie — The Wanderers (1979)

Leader of the Italian-American Wanderers street gang in the Bronx, known for his authority, involvement in gang disputes, and complex romantic entanglements.

Barney — Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981)

Barney is central to the investigation of the lost Yankee Zephyr cargo. He deals with damaged equipment and difficult terrain, repeatedly attempts to escape danger, protects Sally, and works to prevent the opposing party from taking the recovered evidence.

The Soldier — The Soldier (1982)

Elite CIA operative working off the grid, tasked with stopping a renegade KGB nuclear plot. After being framed for the CIA director's murder, he goes rogue, allies with Mossad, captures a US missile silo, and ultimately forces the KGB to abort their attack by threatening a retaliatory strike on Moscow.

Louis Valentine — The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission (1985)

Tough and resourceful convict operative participating in covert WWII missions.

Tom Andrews — The Favor (1994)

Tom Andrews is Kathy's former high school sweetheart and the romantic possibility she never explored sexually. Emily sleeps with him as a favor to Kathy, whose jealousy grows after hearing that Tom is attractive and an excellent lover. Later, Tom is told he may be the father of Emily's baby, but he initially refuses to accept responsibility.

Chas McClain — Running Scared (1980)

An Army veteran returning to Florida after a two-year infantry tour in Panama, Chas is mistaken for a spy after a photograph taken with stolen surveillance equipment identifies him at a secret island base. He evades the armed men hunting him, reunites with Leroy, and develops a romance with Sallie Mae.

Jack Corbett — Omega Syndrome (1986)

Jack is the central figure, a father whose daughter Jessie is kidnapped by people connected to Omega. He clashes with the police and works with Philadelphia 'Phil' Horton to investigate the attack, trace Omega, and find Jessie. His wartime past becomes a tool when he frightens Karl into revealing where she is being held.

Boomer Hayes — The Taking of Beverly Hills (1991)

David "Boomer" Hayes is an aging football player who is accidentally left behind during Beverly Hills' evacuation while his lady friend, Laura Sage, is taken away. After surviving an attempt on his life, he joins Ed Kelvin, puts on his jersey, treats his injured knee, and races to stop Robert Masterson's planned robbery.

Willie Brodax — Jinxed! (1982)

Willie Brodax is a blackjack dealer whose repeated losses to Harold Benson cost him casino jobs. He falls in love with Bonita Friml, agrees to help with her murder plan if he can break Harold’s jinx, and later helps stage Harold’s death as an accident before joining Bonita’s gambling scheme.

John 'Johnny' Danielli / Jake — Search for Grace (1994)

Johnny is a stranger who claims to be a notorious playboy and begins dating Ivy after she leaves Dave. His romantic gestures give way to controlling and violent behavior, and Ivy discovers he is a con man who has stolen her money. He follows her to Buffalo and tries to kill her at Niagara Falls, echoing Jake's murder of Grace.

Career Overview

Ken Wahl has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Dirty Dozen Series with 1 titles. Signature works include Purple Hearts, The Soldier, Race for the Yankee Zephyr. 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
16
Birth Date
1954-10-31
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1334766), public domain (CC0).