Gene Evans

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Characters played by Gene Evans

Tom McCord — Cattle Queen of Montana (1954)

A wealthy rancher secretly colluding with Native Americans to facilitate cattle rustling. He orchestrates the attack that kills Pop Jones, steals a crucial land document, places a bounty on Sierra and Nat, and is ultimately defeated by Farrell and Sierra.

Boden — Shock Corridor (1963)

Boden is an atomic scientist who witnessed the hospital murder and was psychologically destroyed by his knowledge of the devastating power of intercontinental ballistic missiles. He has regressed to the mentality of a six-year-old child, making him one of the witnesses Johnny must study for clues.

Chief Molumphry — Operation Petticoat (1959)

The chief of the submarine's crew. He repeatedly asks for paint, prompting the supply officer to obtain red and white lead primer, which is mixed into the submarine's distinctive pale pink coating.

Sam Sand — Nevada Smith (1966)

Family member connected to the Sand lineage.

Benson Bigelow — The Sacketts (1979)

The final Bigelow brother who joins his gang in Purgatorie. He participates in the final gunfight against the Sackett brothers and Cap, where he is killed alongside the rest of the gang.

Sergeant Zack — The Steel Helmet (1951)

Sergeant Zack is the central survivor of a massacre who escapes because his steel helmet stops a bullet. He accepts Short Round's help, guides Lieutenant Driscoll's patrol to a temple, captures an enemy prisoner, and demands medical treatment for him. After Short Round's death, Zack loses control, later survives the battle, and honors Driscoll by exchanging helmets.

Servo — The Long Wait (1954)

Servo is a powerful local criminal who fears that Johnny McBride will uncover the truth about the bank crime and the missing woman. He orders his associates to investigate four women, seize them, and pressure them while he tries to identify his enemy.

Sheriff Marsh — Lassie: The New Beginning (1978)

Local law enforcement officer maintaining town order.

Sheriff Al Thurman — Walking Tall (1973)

Corrupt incumbent sheriff who opposes Buford's campaign and protects illegal operations.

Phineas Mitchell — Park Row (1952)

A reporter fired by The Star for criticizing its methods, Phineas Mitchell becomes the driving force behind The Globe. He recruits his unemployed colleagues, exposes corruption, campaigns to fund the Statue of Liberty pedestal, and resists Charity Hackett's merger offer, making him the central rival and eventual partner of her newspaper struggle.

Papa Doc — Devil Times Five (1974)

A wealthy real estate tycoon and Julie's father who owns the lakeside chalet. He initially allows the stranded children to stay overnight but becomes suspicious. He is eventually killed by a rigged knife trap at Ralph's cabin after attempting to confront them.

Captain Hadi — The Golden Blade (1953)

Captain Hadi is Jafar's son and Khairuzan's intended husband. He captures and fights Harun, cheats to defeat him in the tournament, and attempts to force Khairuzan into marriage. After joining Jafar's plot, he cannot remove the magical sword and is crushed when Harun pulls it from the stone.

Career Overview

Gene Evans has 96 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Lassie TV Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Giant Behemoth, The Steel Helmet, Shock Corridor. 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
96
Birth Date
1922-07-11 00:00:00
Birth Place
Holbrook, Arizona, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q966420), public domain (CC0).