Ray Walston

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Characters played by Ray Walston

Henry Bone — Picket Fences (1992)

Henry Bone is Rome's judge, whose rulings are guided more by his own moral compass than strictly by points of law. His decisions are almost never reversed, but he is frequently irritated by the bombastic lawyer Douglas Wambaugh, making their courtroom relationship a recurring source of tension.

J.J. Singleton — The Sting (1973)

Figure involved in the Western Union wire scam setup.

Poopdeck Pappy — Popeye (1980)

Popeye's long-lost father who secretly serves as the town's mysterious Commodore. He was captured by Bluto but eventually reunites with his son, recovers his buried treasure, and plays a crucial role in saving Swee'Pea and providing the spinach that empowers Popeye.

Candy — Of Mice and Men (1992)

Old, one-handed ranch hand who befriends George and Lennie. He financially supports their farm dream, suggests euthanizing his sick dog, and discovers Curley's wife's body, alerting George to the impending danger.

Mr. Hand — Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

A strict history teacher who struggles to get the lazy Jeff Spicoli to take his studies seriously. On the last day of school, he forces Spicoli to endure a lengthy lecture to make up for wasted class time. He remains convinced that all the students are on drugs.

Mr. Quimby — Who's Minding the Store? (1963)

The department store manager. Following Phoebe Tuttle's orders, he initially assigns Norman Phiffer a series of impossible and outrageous tasks hoping the new employee will quit. However, after witnessing Norman's determination despite numerous hilarious mishaps, Quimby changes his tune and acknowledges him as a man of character.

Kore — Galaxy of Terror (1981)

Kore appears to be the Quest's cook, but Cabren discovers that he is actually the hidden master controlling the pyramid's test. He explains its purpose as an ancient device for confronting fear, then begins to die after Cabren wins. Cabren kills him in anger and takes his position as Planet Master.

Pops — Ski Patrol (1990)

Pops is the longtime figure responsible for Snowy Peaks and is honored for four decades of service at a community celebration. After mice linked to the patrol lead to a health citation, the case against the lodge strengthens. Pops ultimately loses the lease, sells Snowy Peaks to Maris, and orders the patrol to leave.

Armitan — My Favorite Martian (1999)

A SETI official who is secretly revealed to be "Neenert," a gifted Martian scientist who visited Earth in 1964. He aids Martin's escape by neutralizing Coleye, reunites with his old friend, and assists in repairing the spacecraft before returning to Mars.

Big Sam — Tricks (1997)

Big Sam is brought in by Sarah to deal with the man who injured her, a plan that Jackie opposes because she is embarrassed by it and worried about the money. Later, he brings Sarah information about Tommy: two women allegedly pass stolen casino chips through him, leaving him at risk of exposure. His information prompts Sarah to confront Tommy.

Chauncey — Private School (1983)

Chauncey is the chauffeur connected to Jordan Leigh-Jensen's family. He listens while Jordan's father has sex with Jordan's new stepmother, then is mistaken by Miss Dutchbok for Jordan's father and has sex with her in the car. Bubba and Betsy expose the encounter through the car's loudspeakers.

Gramps Baxter — Saturday the 14th Strikes Back (1988)

Elderly patriarch who supports Eddie and communicates with deceased spirits.

Career Overview

Ray Walston has 86 screen credits in a career dating back to 1957. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Ralph Mouse Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Picket Fences, The Sting, Popeye. 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
86
Birth Date
1914-11-02
Birth Place
Laurel, Mississippi, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q692800), public domain (CC0).