Edward Atterton

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Characters played by Edward Atterton

Lt. Andre — The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)

Lieutenant and protégé of D'Artagnan. During the final confrontation in the Bastille, he turns against King Louis when the royal guards open fire, contributing to the successful takeover that allows Philippe to ascend the throne.

Duncan Idaho / Hayt — Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003)

Resurrected as a Tleilaxu ghola programmed to assassinate Paul, but regains his original memories after the trigger trauma. He later marries Alia and becomes regent's husband. To force Fremen leader Stilgar against Alia, Duncan deliberately murders Stilgar's lover, prompting Stilgar to kill Duncan in revenge and join the rebellion.

Arthur — The Mists of Avalon (2001)

The destined king of Britain, son of Igraine and a rebel lord. Raised alongside Morgaine, he is trained by a chief Druid and receives the enchanted sword in exchange for political compromise with Avalon. He unites the region against invaders but faces marital strife and succession crises. He is fatally wounded by his own son and dies in Morgaine's arms.

Gringoire — The Hunchback (1997)

Gringoire is a man who watches Esmeralda dance and tries to stop her kidnapping alongside Quasimodo. When he is threatened with hanging, Esmeralda saves him by agreeing to marry him; their relationship later becomes loving. He also receives Quasimodo's book and grieves with Esmeralda when Quasimodo dies.

Reynolds — Britannic (2000)

The ship's chaplain who is secretly a German operative named Ernst Tilbach. Believing his actions are legal under the articles of war, he sabotages the Britannic to sink it, inciting a mutiny among Irish stokers. He engages in a romantic affair with Vera before she discovers his identity. After causing a fatal explosion in the engine room, he helps save Lady Lewis's son before being trapped, escaping with Vera, and ultimately committing suicide as the ship sinks.

Heath Pierson — Carolina (2003)

Heath is a contestant on the dating show where Carolina works as a candidate screener, and his actions contribute to her being fired. He asks her to dinner, and Carolina later invites him to Christmas. The family greets him with hostility, and after he leaves early, he disappears from Carolina's life.

Captain Peter d'Alembord — Sharpe's Honour (1994)

French officer appearing briefly in Sharpe's Honour plot.

Career Overview

Edward Atterton has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Sharpe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Man in the Iron Mask, Frank Herbert's Children of Dune, Far Harbor. 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
19
Birth Date
1962-01-24
Birth Place
Birmingham, England

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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