The regiment's chaplain who sees potential in the flawed Plunkett. He advocates for the soldier's redemption before his execution, miraculously survives a shell explosion after being saved by Plunkett, and ministers to wounded troops, providing the spiritual guidance that ultimately inspires Plunkett's heroic sacrifice.
Jerry Connolly is Rocky Sullivan's childhood friend and now a Catholic priest. He tries to steer a gang of troubled youths away from Rocky's criminal influence, exposes corruption involving Rocky, James Frazier, and Mac Keefer, and finally attempts to persuade Rocky to surrender and later accept mercy.
Owner of a local dining establishment.
John Quinn owns the Garden of the Moon nightclub and hires Don Vincente after Rudy Vallee's accident. He clashes with Don over the woman singer and tries to end Don's engagement, but Toni Blake's schemes repeatedly change his plans. When the hotel owners seek a long commitment from Don, Quinn asks Toni to help keep him.
Billy is a fight manager and Doris Harvey's sweetheart. Searching for a new prizefighter, he discovers Homer in Kokomo and persuades him to travel in hopes of finding his mother. When Homer becomes homesick, Billy pays Maggie's bail and hires her to pose as Homer's mother, but his plan involving Muscles leads to further confusion.
Central protagonist. Enrolls at Notre Dame, plays football, and stars in the historic 1913 upset over Army using the forward pass. After graduation, he teaches chemistry, collaborates with Father Julius Nieuwland on synthetic rubber, and serves as an assistant coach. Inspired by George Gipp's dying wish, he leads the team to success before his tragic death in a 1931 plane crash.
Father O'Hara is the priest who runs the home for wayward boys from which Johnny escapes. Although Johnny leaves the home, Father O'Hara secretly keeps an eye on him, maintaining a connection to the boy as he starts a new life.
Jake L. Lee manages the Federal Airlines branch in Newark and is a longtime friend of Dizzy Davies and Texas Clarke from their Army flying days. He defends Dizzy's courage, hires him as a pilot, cancels flights during the worsening weather, consoles him after Texas Clarke's death, and leaves him temporarily in charge.
A star reporter for the Morning Post determined to quit journalism and marry Peggy Grant. He reluctantly covers the high-profile Earl Williams case and helps Burns hide the fugitive. Despite Burns' offers and gifts, Johnson chooses to leave for his wedding, only to be betrayed and arrested by Burns at the train station.
A San Francisco police lieutenant who has spent a year pursuing Dan, Steve escorts him aboard the ship for the return journey. He allows Dan freedom aboard but later confines him when he learns of his plans to go ashore. Steve is drawn to Liz, the Comtesse, and their attraction complicates his pursuit of Dan.
Lawyer representing Harry Thaw. He bribes Evelyn Nesbit with a large settlement to conceal Thaw's mental instability and secure testimony claiming Stanford White abused her.
A U.S. Army Air Corps officer who champions the bombardier role. He commands a training school, evaluates cadets, leads a B-17 group in combat, and pursues a relationship with Burt Hughes.
Pat O'Brien has 136 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Billy Jack Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Some Like It Hot, The Boy with Green Hair, Knute Rockne All American. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
