The Ewing patriarch and head of the family business, played by Jim Davis in his final role before his death in 1981.
Minor character present at the town shootout.
An American scientist leading a program that sends animals and insects into space to test their survival. After connecting the missing wasps to cosmic radiation, he travels to Africa with Dan Morgan, analyzes the giant stinger, and organizes the effort to destroy the queen and her colony.
A railroad detective sent to investigate a series of train robberies, Cameron arrives after the local telegraph operator alerts the outlaws to his coming. He consults Rand McCord about the area and meets Louise McCord near the ranch. After an outlaw attack, he reveals his profession to Louise, investigates the cattle rustling, and ultimately marries her.
Cal Brennan is Monte Walsh and Chet Rollins's former boss and the range manager at the Slash Y ranch. He provides work for the aging cowhands and employs Shorty Austin, but the ranch eventually closes. Cal informs Monte that the closure has left him unemployed before Chet's funeral.
Chris Carlyle's parent who informs him of the family's upcoming relocation to the city. His decision to move prompts Chris to secretly transport his pet mountain lion, Sunshine, to their new suburban home.
Ed Newton is the leader of the gunrunners known as Newton's Raiders, who supply weapons to the forces of Maximilian in Mexico. He was responsible for Mitch's father's betrayal and murder, arrives in Mission with armed riders, kills Marshal Evans, and is ultimately shot by Mitch in a saloon showdown.
Dixie is the guide leading the five backpackers through the northern Rocky Mountains. He and Nick are the most honest and most resistant to keeping the skyjacker's money. On a precipice trail, Dixie loses his grip and falls to his death, leaving the group to continue without its guide.
Glendon is one of the hired gunmen working for Morgan. He is part of the group assisting Morgan's thefts from the Navajos and kidnappings, including the capture of Yashi. The plot summary does not specify his individual actions beyond his role as one of Morgan's gunmen.
Ralph Carpenter owns the land where Doug Sadler and John Reilly plan to run stolen cattle into Hell's Canyon. He and his wife, Teresa, are separated, prompting Reilly to send Irene to seduce him. After Steven Hardy is killed, Sheriff Brandon sets out to arrest Ralph, but a lynch mob knocks out Brandon and hangs Ralph.
Naylor is the local sheriff who leads a posse in response to the Paxton family's tragedy. The posse proves ineffective, prompting Sam to seek other help in finding his kidnapped daughter. The synopsis gives no further details about Naylor's actions or his relationship with the other members of the posse.
Steve is Christine and David's brother and supports Christine's attempt to take control of the Powell business. He masterminds a train robbery that ends in murder, then leads a gang that attacks Kyle's mining camp and later tries to rob him. Kyle kills Steve in a shootout and finds evidence linking him to the robbery.
Jim Davis has 112 screen credits in a career dating back to 1942. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Maisie Ravier Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Last Stagecoach West, Monster from Green Hell, The Day Time Ended. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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