Guy Pearce

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Characters played by Guy Pearce

Pops — The Dog Stars (2026)

Cima’s father, who lives with her near the route toward the radio signal. He remains wary of Hig, an armed outsider, even after allowing him to stay temporarily while clearing trees from the route. Hig eventually leaves with Cima, while Pops remains behind.

Mike Young — Neighbours (1985)

Mike Young is a character whose scenes for the 2023 revival were filmed in Surrey. The supplied plot identifies this as part of the first revival filming there, but provides no additional story actions, characterization, or relationship details involving the listed characters.

Vincent Serra — Memory (2022)

Vincent Serra is an FBI investigator working undercover against a child-trafficking network in El Paso. After a failed operation, he investigates the murders connected to Alex Lewis and gradually discovers the corruption surrounding the processing facility. He ultimately receives Alex's evidence and works with Linda Amistead and Hugo Marquez to uncover the truth.

Harrison Lee Van Buren Sr — The Brutalist (2024)

A wealthy industrialist who first rejects László's unauthorized library renovation, then recognizes his architectural talent and commissions the Van Buren Institute. He repeatedly controls the project through money and authority, abandons it over costs, and later sexually assaults László in Carrara.

Edmund 'Ed' Exley — L.A. Confidential (1997)

Career-focused sergeant living in the shadow of his detective father; names the uncaught killer 'Rollo Tomasi.' Promoted to detective lieutenant after advising the department on handling the Bloody Christmas scandal. Investigates the Nite Owl massacre, shoots the escaped suspects, and earns a medal. Continues probing inconsistencies, deduces Dudley Smith's guilt, and executes Smith to prevent him escaping justice.

Aldrich Killian — Iron Man 3 (2013)

The founder of A.I.M. and the main antagonist in Iron Man 3.

Sergeant Matt Thompson — The Hurt Locker (2008)

The original team leader of the bomb-disposal unit. He places an explosive charge by hand after the robot fails, but an insurgent detonates it with a cell phone, killing him and prompting James's arrival.

Leonard — Memento (2000)

A former insurance investigator with anterograde amnesia who relies on notes, Polaroids, and tattoos to track clues and hunt for his wife's killer, John G. He ultimately discovers he has been manipulating his own memory and chooses to lie to himself to continue his quest.

King Edward VIII — The King's Speech (2010)

Bertie's elder brother, first known within the family as David, succeeds their father as king but neglects his responsibilities. His determination to marry Wallis Simpson, despite the constitutional and religious crisis, leads to his abdication and places Bertie on the throne.

Rob McGregor — The Man from Snowy River (1994)

Matt's son, navigating life on the Australian outback ranch.

Peter Weyland (uncredited) — Alien: Covenant (2017)

Elderly CEO appearing in Covenant, reveals his connection to David.

Peter Weyland — Prometheus (2012)

Elderly CEO of Weyland Corp, funds the Prometheus expedition seeking immortality.

Career Overview

Guy Pearce has 121 screen credits in a career dating back to 1985. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Jack Irish Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Dog Stars, Memory, The Brutalist. 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
121
Birth Date
1967-10-05
Birth Place
Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q223745), public domain (CC0).