John Dehner

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Characters played by John Dehner

Claude Tobin — Man of the West (1958)

Claude Tobin is another of Dock's cousins and a gang member who arrives after Link's return. He distrusts Link and supports the idea of killing him and the others. In Lassoo, Claude fights Link in a gun battle and is ultimately killed despite their childhood closeness.

Sheriff Jess Holmes — The Girl in Black Stockings (1957)

Sheriff Jess Holmes leads the investigation into the murders disrupting the lodge. He begins by questioning Edmund Parry and considering the other guests, including Norman Grant and Harriet Ames. His search is complicated by the missing kitchen knife, the death of Joseph Felton, and the later murder of Harriet Ames.

Henry Wheelock — The Boys from Brazil (1978)

Henry Wheelock is an American adoptive father whose baby was obtained through Frieda Maloney in exchange for a newborn puppy. He is one of the targeted civil servants and is due to be murdered as part of Mengele's plan, but Mengele kills him before Ezra Lieberman can warn him.

Jane's Father — Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)

Jane's wealthy father who she visits when desperate for money. He dismissively suggests that the couple's sudden financial struggles should be viewed as a personal growth opportunity rather than providing actual financial assistance.

Pat Garrett — The Left Handed Gun (1958)

Former friend of Billy. Becomes a sheriff and leads the manhunt to capture or kill Billy. In the final showdown, he ambushes and kills the exhausted Billy.

Weddle — Apache (1954)

Weddle is a military escort involved in the transfer of the Apache prisoners to Fort Marion. He discusses arranging another transfer and even creating an opportunity for the prisoners to flee, although the resulting escape intensifies the search for Massai. His actions connect the prisoner transport to Massai’s pursuit and flight.

Colonel Ames — Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971)

Taylor Barton's bitter rival who runs a competing mining company. His periodic dynamite blasts rock the town, and he sends a telegram to expose Latigo's deception before ultimately going bankrupt.

Maj. Seth Bradner — Revolt at Fort Laramie (1957)

Commanding officer of Fort Laramie and a Virginian sympathetic to the Confederacy. He orders Tenslip to secure the gold shipment, resigns his commission to join the South, and is ultimately killed by Red Cloud during the attack on the departing Southern soldiers.

Frank Boone — The Canadians (1961)

Leader of the Montana Indian-fighters who launches a surprise attack on the Sioux settlement, steals horses, and kidnaps the young woman, triggering the Mounties' manhunt.

Grant Kimbrough — Apache Territory (1958)

Jennifer's fiancé, Grant joins the group sheltering in the canyon during the Apache siege. He disagrees with Logan's plan to leave Lugo with the women and briefly sets out with the other men, but returns in an attempt to flee. Jennifer breaks off their engagement after recognizing his cowardice, and Lugo kills him when he tries to draw his gun.

Sid Barlowe — The Steel Lady (1953)

Sid Barlowe is the alcoholic detection expert traveling with Monahan's oil-survey team. He discovers the tank's hidden jewels while concealing his liquor, attempts to leave with water, and repeatedly causes conflict with the others. After being wounded, he locks himself inside the tank and provides covering fire so Monahan can escape.

Derek Gravesend — The Bowery Boys Meet the Monsters (1954)

Family member in haunted house narratives

Career Overview

John Dehner has 173 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently The Durango Kid Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include Airplane II: The Sequel, Guardian of the Wilderness, The Truth About Mother Goose. 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
173
Birth Date
1915-11-23 00:00:00
Birth Place
Richmond [now Staten Island], New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2017853), public domain (CC0).