Brandon Hurst

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Characters played by Brandon Hurst

Jehan — The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)

Jehan is Don Claudio's evil brother and Quasimodo's master. He persuades Quasimodo to kidnap Esmeralda, then abandons him during the rescue. Later, he stabs Phoebus, tries to seize Esmeralda, and is finally thrown from Notre Dame by Quasimodo after fatally stabbing him.

Prefect of Police — Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)

The Prefect of Police investigates Camille’s disappearance by questioning three witnesses: Alberto Montani, Franz Odenheimer, and a Danish man. Their statements establish that Camille screamed and that another voice spoke in a foreign language, adding evidence to the police case surrounding the abduction.

Barkilphedro — The Man Who Laughs (1928)

Former court jester turned powerful royal agent. He intercepts evidence of Gwynplaine's noble birth, manipulates the Queen and Duchess to secure political power, and orchestrates the separation of the traveling family. He banishes Ursus, falsely reports Gwynplaine's execution, and violently pursues the protagonists at the docks, where he is attacked by Ursus's wolf.

Dr. Geissler (uncredited) — House of Frankenstein (1944)

Medical professional in House of Frankenstein prison sequence.

English Announcer (uncredited) — Road to Morocco (1942)

Broadcast host providing commentary.

Hans, Villager at Council Meeting (uncredited) — The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)

Village elder participating in town governance.

Man at Zambini's (uncredited) — Road to Utopia (1946)

Audience member or patron at the Prof Zambini performance.

St. Aubyns Sr — The Lady (1925)

Father of Leonard. Casts his son out after gambling losses and later attempts to claim Polly's baby son after Leonard's death.

Sir George Carewe — Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)

Millicent's father and a skeptic of Jekyll's moral perfection. He lectures the doctor on yielding to base impulses and arranges a nightclub encounter with dancer Gina. Later, he confronts Jekyll about his relationship with Hyde, which triggers a retransformation. Fleeing in horror, he is later beaten to death by Hyde.

Uncle George — 7th Heaven (1927)

Uncle George returns with Aunt Valentine and a fortune, prompting Diane and Nana to hope for improved living conditions. He directly questions Diane about whether the sisters have stayed clean and decent, understands the truth from her expression, and refuses to take them home, disowning them instead.

The Caliph — The Thief of Bagdad (1924)

The ruler of Baghdad and father of the princess. He initially punishes Ahmed severely for his crimes and demands the princess marry a suitor, but later heeds her advice to reconsider. His city is temporarily conquered, but he ultimately rewards Ahmed with his daughter's hand after the city is liberated.

Sproot — The Greene Murder Case (1929)

No explicit plot details provided in the summaries. Presumably a minor character or servant within the Greene household, contributing to the stage-bound, closed-environment atmosphere of the first film.

Career Overview

Brandon Hurst has 97 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Road to... with 2 titles. Signature works include The Lady, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Synthwave Horror: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. 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
97
Birth Date
1866-11-30
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q650815), public domain (CC0).