Crispin Glover

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Characters played by Crispin Glover

George McFly — Back to the Future (1985)

Marty's timid father who gains confidence after Marty's intervention in 1955.

Ilosovic Stayne / Knave of Hearts — Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Ruthless enforcer and secret lover of the Red Queen, driven by ambition.

George McFly (archive footage) — Back to the Future Part II (1989)

Archival appearance of George McFly.

Richard Upton Pickman — Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)

Artist or writer obsessed with dark, macabre subjects.

#6 — 9 (2009)

An eccentric clairvoyant Stitchpunk with pen-like fingers who creates drawings matching the talisman's symbols. He aids in research at the library and is captured by the Fabrication Machine, giving crucial directions to #9 before his soul is trapped inside.

Thin Man — Charlie's Angels (2000)

Henchman working for Roger Corwin.

Grendel — Beowulf (2007)

A monster with hypersensitive hearing that terrorizes King Hrothgar's people in the mead hall Heorot. During their battle, Beowulf ruptures Grendel's eardrums and severs his arm, causing the creature to retreat to its cave where it ultimately dies, sparking Grendel's mother's quest for revenge.

Willy — Epic Movie (2007)

Eccentric factory owner parody character.

Layne — River's Edge (1986)

A troubled teen and drug dealer who isolates himself after being wanted for murder. He becomes the group's pragmatic, ruthless instigator, pushing to cover up Jamie's murder and even disposing of the body. He exhibits compulsive behavior and violent tendencies, culminating in a confrontation at the river.

Thin Man — Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)

Deadly assassin and primary antagonist hunting the Angels for stolen rings.

Phil — Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)

Associate and friend appearing in the 1986 resort.

Stan Bittleman — Like Mike (2002)

Corrupt orphanage director exploiting Calvin for financial gain.

Career Overview

Crispin Glover has 92 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently The Beaver Trilogy Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Back to the Future, Alice in Wonderland, 9. 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
92
Birth Date
1964-04-20
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q310060), public domain (CC0).