James Westerfield

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Characters played by James Westerfield

Judge Parker — True Grit (1969)

Strict hanging judge of Fort Smith known for swift justice.

Mr. Zender — Man with the Gun (1955)

Mr. Zender is Dade Holman's lawyer, who spends several days observing Clint Tollinger before arranging a trap to have him killed. Nelly Bain discovers Zender's identity and tries to warn Clint. His scheme brings Holman into the final confrontation and makes him a direct agent of the rancher's attempt to eliminate Clint.

Officer Hanson — The Absent-Minded Professor (1961)

Local police officer who frequently deals with Ned's chaotic inventions and traffic incidents.

Otis, the Bartender — Decision at Sundown (1957)

Saloon owner providing information and atmosphere in Sundown.

Col. Jameson — The Scarlet Coat (1955)

An American commander who becomes skeptical when Maj. John Boulton escapes from the British and reaches the American garrison. Col. Jameson stubbornly holds Boulton until Gen. Robert Howe can verify his identity and loyalty.

Cal Garth — Wild River (1960)

Cal Garth is one of Ella Garth's three adult sons and part of the family facing displacement from Garth Island. Alongside Hamilton Garth, he suggests declaring Ella legally incompetent to enable a sale, showing his willingness to resolve the conflict through legal control of the property rather than continued resistance.

Reverend Howard — The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)

Reverend Howard is a church minister and the father of Pauline Howard. The plot places him within Pauline's family background, while Pauline's delayed marriage to Ed Masterson forms part of the personal conflict surrounding the main characters. No separate actions or decisions by Reverend Howard are specified in the story summary.

Abe Parker — Blue (1968)

Abe Parker is a settler who argues that the community should stand and fight rather than flee when Ortega’s threatened attack approaches. His position contrasts with the settlers who fear they cannot withstand an organized force, contributing to the community’s unresolved division over how to defend their farms.

Harvey (Zoo Attendant) (uncredited) — Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950)

Zoo employee encountered briefly during the New York episode.

Cop #2 — Bikini Beach (1964)

Police officer.

Joe London — The Whistle at Eaton Falls (1951)

Joe London is a worker at Doubleday Plastics whose refusal to operate new machines before the union has accepted them under its contract sparks the central labor dispute. Production manager Dwight Hawkins fires him, prompting Brad Adams, the union president, to call a walkout. Joe’s firing turns the disagreement over equipment into a wider confrontation about union authority and the factory’s future.

Career Overview

James Westerfield has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Flubber Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include On the Waterfront, Bartleby, Dead Aim. 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
82
Birth Date
1913-03-22
Birth Place
Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3161480), public domain (CC0).