Craig Hill

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Characters played by Craig Hill

Clayton — I Want Him Dead (1968)

Clayton is the central figure, traveling under Mallek’s orders while searching for Mac and becoming entangled in a conspiracy to assassinate two generals. After being captured and tortured, he escapes, protects a threatened woman, and pursues Jack Blood, determined to prevent further killing while the peace negotiations remain in danger.

Hank "Lanky" Fellows — Taste of Killing (1966)

A highly skilled bounty hunter who initially observes Sanchez's ambush without interfering. He tracks down and eliminates Sanchez's gang, then protects the town from the disguised robbers at the bank. He accepts a lucrative deal from Collins to transport gold while evading Kennebeck's gang. Fellows strategically defends the town, captures Kennebeck's captain to learn the attack plan, and ultimately destroys the bandits in an explosive bank vault trap. He duels and kills Kennebeck, collects his payment, and departs.

Don Paolo — The Bloodstained Shadow (1978)

Don Paolo is a priest and Stefano's brother who publicly condemns the village's immoral figures. He witnesses the Medium's murder without seeing the killer, receives threats, and survives several attacks. The investigation reveals that he killed members of the circle and other witnesses to conceal his earlier murder of a young girl.

Ernie — Tammy and the Bachelor (1957)

Peter's friend who discovers Tammy outside the party.

Lieutenant Aldrich — What Price Glory (1952)

One of the lieutenants in Captain Flagg's Marine company, Aldrich is wounded at the front. After Lieutenant Moore dies during Flagg's attempt to capture a German officer, Aldrich goads Flagg and Quirt into trying to capture the officer themselves. His challenge helps drive the two rivals into the dangerous mission behind enemy lines.

Doctor at Hospital - New Movie — Anguish (1987)

A hospital physician who evaluates Patty after the theater shooting. The doctor confirms that Patty is physically unharmed, though acknowledges the psychological trauma from the ordeal.

Jess Sullivan — And the Crows Will Dig Your Grave (1971)

A Wells Fargo gunman seeking the ruthless bandit responsible for murdering his wife. He works to track down Glen Kovacs, secures Dan Barker's release from a disciplinary camp and uses Dan to reach the bandit. In the final confrontation, Jess survives and saves the severely wounded Dan.

Tom Endicott — The Flight That Disappeared (1961)

Tom Endicott is a rocket engineer and one of the three scientists traveling to a classified Pentagon meeting about the beta bomb and its delivery rocket. After the aircraft enters a timeless state, he experiences the judgment and later remembers the event, becoming the main source confirming what happened to the flight.

Tom Dakin — The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1952)

A young man traveling with his pregnant fiancée to be married in Poker Flat. He braves the snowstorm on foot to secure a rescue party using Cal's money, successfully brings them back to the cabin, and returns to town with Piney.

Theodore Logan — Second Name (2002)

Daniella's beloved father who committed suicide. His grave was found opened and his corpse profaned, triggering the main investigation.

Jerry — No Graves on Boot Hill (1968)

One of the three gunmen hired by Francisco’s father to investigate the case and prove the young prisoner innocent. Jerry questions the town’s official account, pursues Dolores’s testimony, and presses on with her written confession as Francisco’s execution approaches. He is the central investigator and leads the effort to reach the authorities in time.

Clive Norton — Bury Them Deep (1968)

Captain Clive Norton is assigned by the Colonel to recover the $50,000 in stolen gold. Rather than take a unit of soldiers, he asks for Ted 'El Chaleco' Hunter, arranges Hunter's escape from a death sentence, and persuades him to help. Norton and Hunter follow the trail, face rival gangs, and try to escape with the treasure, though neither fully trusts the other.

Career Overview

Craig Hill has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Holy Ghost Trilogy with 1 titles. Signature works include I Want Him Dead, Taste of Killing, Hands of a Gunfighter. 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
54
Birth Date
1926-03-05
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q945494), public domain (CC0).