Ed Lauter

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Characters played by Ed Lauter

Padre — Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982)

The local village priest who uses his religious and social influence to temporarily compel the outlaw gang to withdraw, protecting Swann and Claire.

Duane — The Longest Yard (2005)

Inmate with a brief but recognizable moment.

Smoke — Lassiter (1984)

Smoke is Nick Lassiter's old associate and helps him get around London while Nick is preparing for the Embassy job. Their prior association makes Smoke part of Nick's circle, but the available events do not specify the details of his assistance or his role in the planned theft.

Charles Perkins — Eureka (1983)

Charles Perkins is Jack McCann's paranoid assistant and a member of the Eureka household. He sleeps in an adjacent bedroom when Pete attacks Jack and therefore witnesses the murder. Charles's presence makes him an important potential witness, although the authorities instead apprehend Claude and formally leave Jack's killing unsolved.

Carnahan — King Kong (1976)

Petrox security officer managing expedition safety.

Captain Knauer — The Longest Yard (1974)

Sadistic head guard and coach of the prison guard football team.

Baker — Raw Deal (1986)

Ambitious prosecutor who forces suspended agent Kaminski to resign or face prosecution. He is revealed to be the mole within the FBI, forced to maintain proximity to Patrovita. Kaminski confronts him and advises him to choose trial or suicide. The prosecutor attempts to shoot Kaminski from behind but is killed.

Insp. Richard S. Shriker — Death Wish 3 (1985)

NYPD inspector who forms an uneasy alliance with Paul in Death Wish III.

Lyndon Dean — The Cartier Affair (1984)

Lyndon Dean is associated with a jewel-robbery scheme involving Drexler's circle. Drexler presents the scheme as a possible source of money and says it could lead to Curt returning to prison. The summary provides no further details about Lyndon's role or relationship with the other characters.

General J.G. Shepherd — Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004)

Strategic commander directing outpost defense and troop deployments.

Duke — Magic (1978)

Peggy's husband and Corky's high school friend. He suspects infidelity and confides his fears to Corky by the lake. After discovering Greene's body, he is stabbed to death by Fats while Corky assists.

Murray Chadwick — Youngblood (1986)

Murray Chadwick is the former NHL All-Star who serves as head coach of the Hamilton Mustangs and the father of Jessie Chadwick. He recognizes Dean Youngblood's offensive ability despite Dean's lack of physical toughness, selects him for the team, and gives him the opportunity to continue pursuing professional hockey.

Career Overview

Ed Lauter has 169 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently The Longest Yard Series with 2 titles. Signature works include The Frankenstein Syndrome, Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann, Undercover with the KKK. 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
169
Birth Date
1938-10-30
Birth Place
Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q39972), public domain (CC0).