Dr. Bill Norton is Susan Norton's father and a local doctor who becomes involved when the town's strange deaths and disappearances begin. Alongside Ben Mears and Jason Burke, he gradually realizes that vampirism is spreading through Salem's Lot. He enters the Marsten House with Ben but is killed by Richard K. Straker.
Dedicated priest investigating supernatural murders in Georgetown.
He disputes MacArthur’s occupation policies, troop levels, and refusal to return for congressional discussions. Later, he praises the success at Inchon while emphasizing civilian limits on operations near Chinese and Soviet borders.
Amsterdam's lawyer. Warns Des that Tom's investigation threatens to publicly expose Des's own past knowledge of the victim, urging him to stop his brother.
A lawyer who challenges McCarthy during the hearings after McCarthy attacks a young lawyer who once belonged to a controversial organization. Welch explains that he had kept the lawyer away to protect his career, then asks McCarthy, “Have you no sense of decency?”, helping undermine the committee's authority.
An older, wise figure who serves as a mentor or fatherly presence, offering grounding advice and perspective on loss, aging, and moving forward.
Ed Flanders has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work is anchored in the The Exorcist universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Exorcist III, Salem's Lot, The Amazing Howard Hughes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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