Biff Elliot

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Characters played by Biff Elliot

Mike Hammer — I, the Jury (1953)

Hot-headed private investigator and Jack Williams' war buddy. Defies police orders to personally investigate Jack's murder, interviewing suspects like Kalecki, Charlotte, and the Bellamy sisters. Endures multiple beatings and survives assassination attempts while piecing together a jewelry theft and murder ring. Ultimately exposes and kills the mastermind, Charlotte Manning.

Reverend Alex Burnham — Good Morning, Miss Dove (1955)

A clergyman who comes to the school with Dr. Tommy Baker when Miss Dove becomes ill. Together they carry her through the streets of Liberty Hill to the hospital. His connection to the school community is also reflected when Miss Dove has a pupil remain after class and contact the pupil's father.

Tiger Petitioner — Save the Tiger (1973)

The Tiger Petitioner encounters Harry Stoner outside a blue movie theater and asks him to sign a petition to save the world's tigers. This brief encounter connects Harry's private crisis to a public cause, while also echoing the film's concern with endangered ideals and his fading sense of purpose.

The Inspector (as Biff Elliott) — The Day of the Wolves (1971)

The Inspector is the detective who joins the sheriff in questioning the wounded No. 4 at the hospital. They offer to go easy on him if he reveals what he knows about the mastermind and the other thieves. No. 4 provides little information, then recognizes No. 1's voice on television.

Ullman — Back to the Planet of the Apes (1980)

A high-ranking gorilla general involved in the military response to human incursions. He oversees tactical operations to secure the crash site and surrounding territories.

Career Overview

Biff Elliot has 34 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Signature works include I, the Jury, The Dark, The Hard Ride. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
34
Birth Date
1923-07-26
Birth Place
Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.

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