John Laughlin

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Characters played by John Laughlin

Woody — Footloose (1984)

Local teen and part of Ren's friend group.

Jake Simpson — The Lawnmower Man (1992)

Runaway teen hacker living in LA subways with Peter.

Smuel Doros — Love's Abiding Joy (2006)

Powerful ranch owner who offers Sheriff positions and influences town politics.

Barry — Night Fire (1994)

Barry is Lydia's husband, whose efforts to revive their marriage drive the conflict. He dismisses Maria, continues handling business during the getaway, and secretly hires Gwen and Cal to provoke Lydia sexually. He encourages their behavior, gives Lydia the racehorse Second Chance, and insists that sexual experimentation can repair their relationship.

Dussecq — Back to Back (1996)

Dussecq is a corrupt police lieutenant and Bob Malone's former colleague. After Malone kills most of the bank robbers, Dussecq places him in jail rather than allowing the incident to go unanswered. He represents the compromised police force that later pursues Malone, Chelsea, and Koji after their escape.

Hulk — The Hills Have Eyes Part 2 (1985)

Biker gang member in Part 2, killed by the Reaper during the mining ranch attack.

Jeff Schubb — Midnight Crossing (1988)

Jeff is Alexa's partner, and his devotion to sailing causes tension between them. At a gathering with Helen and Morely, he becomes intrigued by Rayo Verde and the hidden money, then joins the voyage toward Cuba despite the danger. An old sailor warns him that he does not know what he is getting into.

Base Commander — Fortress (2012)

Colonel Shay, the squadron's commanding officer who oversees operations and discipline. He presides over Charlie's court-martial and ultimately dismisses the charges after Michael's intervention.

Howard — 4Got10 (2015)

A homeowner confronted by the injured and armed Brian Barns. He attempts to calm Brian and offers to drive him away.

Career Overview

John Laughlin has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Love Comes Softly Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Improper Conduct, Crimes of Passion, Night Fire. 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
44
Birth Date
1953-04-03
Birth Place
Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q6244108), public domain (CC0).