John McLiam

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Characters played by John McLiam

Orval the Dog Man — First Blood (1982)

Local tracker using dogs in the manhunt.

Herbert Clutter — In Cold Blood (1967)

Herbert Clutter is the patriarch of the wealthy farm family targeted by Perry Smith and Richard 'Dick' Hickcock. The criminals believe he keeps substantial cash in a wall safe, but he uses checks instead. After the failed robbery, Herbert is killed in his home, becoming one of the central victims of the case.

David Braxton — The Missouri Breaks (1976)

David Braxton is a powerful land baron who takes the law into his own hands and orders a hanging that provokes Tom Logan and his gang. He hires Robert E. Lee Clayton to stop the rustling, resents Tom Logan's relationship with Jane Braxton, and is finally shot in the chest by Tom Logan after attempting to kill him.

Thorton Pierce — The Culpepper Cattle Co. (1972)

Thorton Pierce is the landowner whose property Frank's cattle enter for grazing. He demands a $200 down-payment for trespassing and, backed by armed men, forces Frank and his companions to surrender their sidearms. Later, Pierce threatens Nathaniel's settlers and precipitates the gunfight in which his party is destroyed.

Michael — The Return of the Incredible Hulk (1977)

Colleague or associate. Participates in background scenes or minor plot points.

Mr. Skinner — The Food of the Gods (1976)

Mrs. Skinner's husband who also attributes the substance to God and distributes it to animals. He is killed early on when giant rats attack him after his car tire is punctured.

Lyle Graham — The Dove (1974)

Robin's sailor father who co-planned the circumnavigation voyage with his son for years. He remains a crucial source of motivation, actively encouraging Robin to continue his solo trip even when the young sailor desperately considers quitting due to the hardships of the sea.

Gahto — Farewell to the Planet of the Apes (1980)

An ape military or security figure involved in enforcing ape laws and suppressing primitive human resistance.

Career Overview

John McLiam has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Rambo with 1 titles. Signature works include First Blood, Riverrun, The Five of Me. 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
81
Birth Date
1918-01-24
Birth Place
Alberta, Canada

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3182067), public domain (CC0).