Bob Peck

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Characters played by Bob Peck

Muldoon — Jurassic Park (1993)

Game warden managing park security.

Francoise's Father — Surviving Picasso (1996)

Francoise's Father opposes his daughter’s decision to become a painter instead of a lawyer. When she tells him about her ambition, he beats her, creating an early conflict between Françoise Gilot and her family. His opposition contrasts with Pablo Picasso’s encouragement of her artistic aspirations.

Ravn — Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997)

A District Attorney detective who initially agrees to investigate Isaiah's case but is revealed to be compromised by Dr. Tork. He attempts to shut down Smilla's inquiry by threatening her with imprisonment, highlighting the corporate corruption influencing the authorities.

Shylock — The Merchant of Venice (1996)

A moneylender who demands a pound of Antonio's flesh as penalty for an unpaid debt guaranteed for Bassanio. He pursues his claim in court but is ultimately outsmarted by Porzia's legal interpretation and yields after his daughter Jessica abandons him.

James Westgate — After Pilkington (1987)

An Oxford professor whose quiet, mundane life is disrupted when he meets Penny, whom he recognizes as his childhood sweetheart Patch. He renews their friendship and joins her search for the missing archaeologist Pilkington, becoming increasingly obsessed with her and drawn into misunderstanding, intrigue, and murder.

General Targo — The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil (1999)

Ruthless Turkish military commander plotting espionage and assassination.

Byron — Slipstream (1989)

An indestructible android and the film's protagonist, fleeing after killing his master to fulfill a final request while exploring his own humanity.

Thomas Gradgrind — Hard Times (1994)

A father who insists that children should learn facts rather than knowledge drawn from life. When a circus girl cannot define a horse, he calls on Bitzer for a precise definition and dismisses the girl’s account of her upbringing around horses. His children Louisa and Tom privately lament the bleakness of the education he has given them.

Amos Jones — On the Black Hill (1988)

A dour, puritanical Welsh farmer, Amos marries Mary Latimer after her father dies. Her inheritance and social connections help them rent The Vision, a source of resentment in their relationship. Amos is the father of twins Lewis and Benjamin, whose lives unfold on the farm.

Career Overview

Bob Peck has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Indiana Jones with 1 titles. Signature works include Jurassic Park, The Scold's Bridle, The Merchant of Venice. 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
40
Birth Date
1945-08-23
Birth Place
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q888194), public domain (CC0).