Daniel von Bargen

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Characters played by Daniel von Bargen

Lieutenant Nilsen — Basic Instinct (1992)

Internal Affairs lieutenant whose confidential file is leaked, later found murdered.

Sheriff Cooley — O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)

Sheriff Cooley is the lawman pursuing Everett, Pete, and Delmar after their escape. He orders the barn burned while they hide inside, later arrests the group after learning the treasure’s location, and dismisses their claims of receiving pardons before ordering their hanging. The flood ultimately prevents the execution.

Moreno — RoboCop 3 (1993)

Resistance fighter aiding Detroit's liberation.

Lt Kearney — Shaft (2000)

Police lieutenant who reassigns Shaft after he assaults Wade

SWAT Communicator — The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Radio operator.

Chief Grady — Super Troopers (2001)

Police chief figure, possibly a rival or superior officer.

Sheriff Briscoe — The Postman (1997)

The armed leader of Pineview who initially holds the disguised Postman at gunpoint. He threatens to execute him, but the Postman avoids punishment by claiming to represent a restored United States government and presenting a letter addressed to Irene March as proof.

General Radford — Universal Soldier: The Return (1999)

High-ranking military official authorizing SETH's deployment.

Chief Duncan Hopley — Thinner (1996)

Hopley is the police chief who commits perjury to help secure Billy Halleck’s acquittal for killing Suzanne Lempke. Tadzu’s curse later causes purulent ulcers to develop on Hopley’s face and hands. He ultimately dies by suicide.

Nix — Lord of Illusions (1995)

Nix, who calls himself the Puritan, is a powerful magician and cult leader who plans to sacrifice a girl and claims he will save the world. Former followers defeat and bind him, but he is resurrected thirteen years later. He seeks to destroy the world, attacks Philip and Dorothea, and is ultimately struck down by them and Harry.

Career Overview

Daniel von Bargen has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Super Troopers Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include London Betty, The Postman, Trigger Happy. 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
66
Birth Date
1950-06-05
Birth Place
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1163293), public domain (CC0).