Derek Mears

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Characters played by Derek Mears

Master-at-Arms — Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)

Naval disciplinary officer.

Russian Soldier (uncredited) — Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

Soviet infantryman in the jungle.

Dojo Ninja — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

Foot Clan trainee or background martial artist.

Mosh Tendrils — Men in Black II (2002)

Alien creature with tentacle-like appendages.

Edward — Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)

A troll serving Muriel who unexpectedly saves Gretel from Berringer's posse. He later defies his mistress to release the abducted Gretel, is killed by Muriel, revived by Gretel, and ultimately joins Hansel and Gretel on their next witch hunt.

Chameleon — The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007)

Mutant who captures Missy and is later killed by Napoleon and Amber during their escape.

Simeon — Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)

Minor villager or soldier, part of the community defense.

French Duellist (uncredited) — The Haunted Mansion (2003)

Ghost engaged in an eternal sword fight.

Classic Predator — Predators (2010)

A traditional Predator who helps humans in The Predator.

Tarion — Shelby Oaks (2025)

Tarion is the demonic incubus worshiped by Norma Miles. He is connected to the occult ritual that results in Riley's pregnancy and is later glimpsed during the blood ceremony. Mia realizes that Tarion watched both sisters from childhood, intending one to bear his child and the other to raise it before he appears behind Mia.

Lead Zorgon — Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)

Commander of the Zorgon fleet in Zathura.

Greg Glenn / G-Curtis (motion capture) — Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)

MoCap performer capturing physical movements for Greg Glenn and Curtis.

Career Overview

Derek Mears has 83 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 18 cinematic universes — most prominently Pirates of the Caribbean with 3 titles. Signature works include Friday the 13th, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Swamp Thing. 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
83
Birth Date
1972-04-29
Birth Place
Bakersfield, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 18 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q616982), public domain (CC0).