A United Nations diplomat whose estate Roger is brought to. He interrogates Roger and orchestrates a staged car crash to murder him, but is later assassinated by a knife thrown by a thug while impersonating a real diplomat at the UN.
Holmes commands the rifle company and wants Prewitt to join his regimental boxing team. When Prewitt refuses, Holmes makes his life difficult and supports disciplinary action. His failure to stop Galovitch’s attack leads to a review and his resignation in lieu of court-martial.
He is the admiral who reviews the second-in-command's assessment of the commander's guilt after the transport is destroyed. He offers the second-in-command a promotion and independent command, then authorizes the Greyfish to make another attempt against the carrier, subject to a change in command if the commander fails.
An irritated neighbor, Wendell brings the Larkin family's failure to file tax returns to the attention of the Internal Revenue Service, setting the investigation in motion. He later visits the farm with Oliver Kelsey, and the family is told it can sell the farm to Burnshaw or face foreclosure.
A newspaper editor who hires Sheilah Graham to write a column after she impresses him with her claimed connections.
Barbara's uncle who offers Peter a business opportunity.
Nicholas Simmons is the nephew of the deceased couple connected with the mansion. He plans to demolish the property, sues Luther Heggs and the newspaper for libel, and later holds Alma Parker captive. Kelsey reveals that Nicholas used a hidden passage to construct an alibi, leading to his arrest.
A respectable lawyer and old friend of Sullivan, who once unsuccessfully defended Nick's father and feels he owes Nick a debt. After hearing Nick play piano, Holloway agrees to help him get an audition at the conservatory. He is also Barbara's father, connecting Nick's musical hopes with his romance.
Paula's wealthy new husband and Dink's stepfather. He appears briefly at the sales convention and later hosts Dink, representing the stable life Paula has built away from Dodo.
The Ewing family's longtime lawyer, who initially accompanies the investigation into Ellen's alleged prior marriage and later changes her plea to insanity after her breakdown in court. He is ultimately revealed as the architect of the conspiracy, seeking revenge on Ellen's father for having sent him to an asylum. He tries to provoke Ellen into killing him.
William J. Beevor is Harold Ventimore's employer and boss. He suspects Harold of conducting business behind the company's back after Harold receives an advance for the settlement project, and he responds by dismissing Harold from the company.
The company's executive vice president, introduced to Cutting by Mr. Eversley. Bohlen resents Cutting's involvement in the investigation, while Eversley explains that the insurers have found no evidence to challenge the payout for Valayan's lost ships.
Philip Ober has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Tammy with 1 titles. Signature works include North by Northwest, From Here to Eternity, Beloved Infidel. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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