James Woods

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Characters played by James Woods

Hades — Hercules (1998)

Hercules's evil uncle and primary antagonist who battles him throughout the series.

Michael Kitz — Contact (1997)

Michael Kitz heads the National Security Council during the discovery of the extraterrestrial signal. He tries to bring the facility and its research under official control, later leads the congressional inquiry into Ellie's testimony, and privately discusses the confidential evidence with a White House official.

Father McFeely — Scary Movie 2 (2001)

Priest attempting to handle supernatural occurrences.

Reggie Belafonte — Surf's Up (2007)

Competitive surfer, part of the Pen-Gu Island competition entrants

Hades — Hercules (1997)

Physical portrayal of the scheming God of the Underworld.

Lester Diamond — Casino (1995)

A hustler and pimp who is Ginger McKenna's longtime ex-lover. He is caught accepting $25,000 from Ginger in a cafe, prompting Ace to have Nicky's crew brutally beat him. Ginger later plans to flee to Europe with him, though Ace intervenes. He remains a persistent source of marital conflict and financial drain throughout the narrative.

Walker — White House Down (2013)

The retiring Head of Presidential Detail who orchestrates the White House takeover. Motivated by revenge for his son's death in Iran, he acts as the primary internal traitor, forces the President to launch nuclear missiles, and is killed by Cale.

Dr. Raymond Turner — John Q (2002)

Dr. Turner is the cardiologist treating Mike Archibald and the physician who explains that the boy needs a heart transplant. John holds him hostage during the emergency-room siege, but later persuades him to perform the operation when a donor heart becomes available.

Ned Trent — The Specialist (1994)

Ned Trent is a CIA colonel and explosives expert who allows a mission to proceed despite the presence of a child, causing Ray Quick to resign. Later working for Joe Leon, he manipulates May Munro, hunts Ray, and uses police and explosives before dying on a mine.

Mr. Lisbon — The Virgin Suicides (2000)

Mr. Lisbon is the girls' father and a mathematics teacher who tries to balance family rules with limited opportunities for his daughters. He permits the homecoming outing after Trip's assurances, but later confines the girls after Lux breaks curfew. Devastated by their deaths, he leaves the neighborhood.

Hank Joyce — Pretty Persuasion (2005)

Kimberly's father, a bigoted and disaffected electronics executive who displays profound indifference toward his daughter's life and behavior.

Michael — The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

Human character appearing in the first film's storyline.

Career Overview

James Woods has 151 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently Hercules (Disney) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Hercules, Contact, Surf's Up. 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
151
Birth Date
1947-04-18
Birth Place
Vernal, Utah, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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