Jim Youngs

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Characters played by Jim Youngs

Chuck — Footloose (1984)

Ariel's aggressive ex-boyfriend and local bully.

Jimmy Kristidis — Hotshot (1987)

Jimmy is an aspiring soccer player who travels from New York to Brazil hoping the retired Santos will teach him. After his money is stolen, he persists and tries to draw Santos back toward soccer. At home, he pursues a team position, befriends Vinnie, and asks Jerry Norton to give Vinnie a meaningful role. His concealed family wealth becoming public leaves him upset.

Buddy — The Wanderers (1979)

A loyal member of the Wanderers who participates in street confrontations and provides support to the gang's leadership.

Kelly Youngblood — Youngblood (1986)

Kelly Youngblood is Dean Youngblood's brother and an important source of encouragement. When their father initially disapproves of Dean's hockey ambitions, Kelly persuades him to relent. After Derek Sutton is injured, Kelly again supports Dean and teaches him fighting skills away from the ice, helping him prepare for Racki.

Bronson Green — You Talkin' to Me? (1987)

Bronson is a struggling New York actor who moves to Hollywood with his friend Thatcher. After repeated rejections, he changes his appearance and persona, then accepts work promoting Peter Archer's racist television programming for fame and money. When Peter's associates attack Thatcher, Bronson must choose between his new success and helping his friend.

Roy Boone — Skeeter (1993)

Roy Boone is a lawman in Clear Sky who joins Sarah Crosby, his reunited love, in confronting the town's crisis. He must help stop both the pollution behind the mutated mosquitoes and the deadly creatures themselves as attacks mount and local residents consider leaving.

Lonnie Norton — Roses Are for the Rich (1987)

Lonnie is Autumn's boyfriend, who dies in a coal-mining accident. His death, following the earlier death of Autumn's father in another mining accident, fuels her belief that the fatalities could have been avoided if Douglas Osborne had cared about others. Lonnie's loss helps motivate Autumn's decision to oppose Douglas and his business.

Career Overview

Jim Youngs has 15 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Cyborg Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Hotshot, You Talkin' to Me?, Footloose. 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
15
Birth Date
1956-10-16
Birth Place
Old Bethpage, Long Island, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q6199081), public domain (CC0).