Barry Bostwick

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Characters played by Barry Bostwick

Randall Winston — Spin City (1996)

The dim-witted Mayor of New York City whose tendency to embarrass himself in front of the media and voters drives the central conflict of the series.

Brad Majors — The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

Naive fiancé who struggles with Frank's seduction and later faces his twin brother.

Mayor (voice) — Incredibles 2 (2018)

City official advocating for superhero legalization.

Thunderbolt — 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure (2003)

TV star idolized by Patch. Initially egoistic and tricked by his sidekick, he later joins Patch to rescue stolen Dalmatians. After being imprisoned by Cruella, he is freed by Lars, returns to help save the puppies, and fakes a heart attack to defeat the villains.

Peepaw — American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules (2020)

Family elder.

Harold — Single All the Way (2021)

Peter's father who privately observes Peter's happiness with Nick. He subtly encourages their relationship by suggesting Nick be photographed for an ad campaign.

Mr. Bradley — Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)

Mr. Bradley is a developer who plans to turn local land in Crowley Corners into a shopping mall. His proposal motivates the town's fundraiser and barn party. When he tells the crowd they cannot raise enough money, Travis suggests asking Miley's celebrity identity to perform a concert.

Sorrell Reskov — The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power (2015)

A scholarly inventor and former ruler who temporarily steps aside from governance. He deciphers ancient inscriptions guiding the quest for Alcaman's power. After being critically injured by Drazen, he is resurrected by the Crown, leading to a philosophical shift where he accepts magic and ultimately yields the throne to his daughter.

Norman Coleman — Spy Hard (1996)

Described in the summary as Norm Coleman, he is an old agency nemesis of Steele encountered at headquarters.

Big Poppa — Teen Beach Movie (2013)

Teen Beach 2 character, appears in musical numbers.

Art — A Mermaid's Tale (2017)

An aging grandfather and former fisherman whose lifelong obsession with mermaids is eventually revealed to have originated from a hidden relationship with one. After becoming ill, he asks for the truth about the mermaids and the child he believes was connected to them.

Arthur Hummel — Weekend at Bernie's II (1993)

Caribbean local who assists the duo in navigating island dangers.

Career Overview

Barry Bostwick has 160 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 21 cinematic universes — most prominently The Parent Trap with 2 titles. Signature works include Spin City, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure. 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
160
Birth Date
1945-02-24
Birth Place
San Mateo, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 21 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q809019), public domain (CC0).