Thomas Ian Griffith

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Characters played by Thomas Ian Griffith

Agent Jim McGrath — xXx (2002)

Veteran operative handling tactical planning and execution.

Terry Silver — The Karate Kid Part III (1989)

Wealthy Vietnam veteran and Kreese's ally who funds a corrupt dojo.

Brandon Miller — Timecop: The Berlin Decision (2003)

Leader of the Society for Historical Authenticity, believes in morally justifying historical alterations.

Jan Valek — Vampires (1998)

Ancient master vampire and former disgraced priest, primary antagonist.

Jack Wild — Crackerjack (1994)

Chicago cop with PTSD, reckless 'Crackerjack' forced on family vacation.

Terry McCain — Excessive Force (1993)

Violent Chicago police detective seeking justice after his friends are killed by the mafia.

Max Parrish — Hollow Point (1996)

Max Parrish is a DEA agent pursuing the criminals and Thomas Livingston alongside, but initially against, Diane Norwood. Cocky, reckless, and flippant, he frequently clashes with Diane’s serious, by-the-book approach. Their competition, romantic tension, and inability to outmaneuver each other ultimately lead them to work together.

General Taligaro — Kull the Conqueror (1997)

A proud Valusian general who initially denies Kull entry to the Dragon Legion for his barbarian heritage. He attempts to assassinate Kull during his coronation and conspires with a necromancer to resurrect Akivasha. Later, he hunts Kull's group, mortally wounds Ascalante, and attempts to seize the throne using Zareta. He is ultimately killed by Kull after failing to kill Akivasha.

Rock Hudson — Rock Hudson (1990)

Born Roy Fitzgerald, he becomes a movie star after meeting talent manager Henry Willson, who renames him Rock Hudson. His relationships with Tim Murphy and Phyllis Gates, his declining career, and his later romance with Marc Christian shape the story. After contracting AIDS, he keeps his illness from Marc, is publicly outed, and dies, prompting Marc to sue his estate.

Evans — For the Cause (2000)

A celebrated warrior with a mysterious past selected by General Murran for the infiltration mission. He operates under the belief that peace is greater than victory.

Cornelius Loudermilk — Beyond the Prairie, Part 2: The True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder Continues (2002)

A wealthy neighbor who offers financial help and friendship to the Wilders.

Jack Blaylock — Ulterior Motives (1993)

Jack is a private detective hired by Erica to photograph a meeting involving George Sakagami. He is secretly an operative working for Malcolm under the name Timothy Calloway, and Malcolm orders him to kill Erica. Jack fakes her death instead, later kills Malcolm and Elizabeth, and asks Erica to leave with him.

Career Overview

Thomas Ian Griffith has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Timecop Series with 1 titles. Signature works include Timecop: The Berlin Decision, Crackerjack, Excessive Force. 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
37
Birth Date
1962-03-18
Birth Place
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2307649), public domain (CC0).