Warren Stevens

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Characters played by Warren Stevens

Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow — Forbidden Planet (1956)

Ship's medical officer, observant and pragmatic, assists Adams throughout the mission.

Lou Fraden — No Name on the Bullet (1959)

Lou Fraden is a store clerk and Roseanne Fraden's husband. Believing that Roseanne's former marriage has placed them in Gant's sights, Lou drinks to build his courage and confronts the gunman. Gant calmly invites him to draw, but Luke urges Lou to flee, preventing him from becoming another victim of the town's fear.

Kirk Edwards — The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

A business tycoon who finances films. He travels to Madrid to cast Maria Vargas, but his domineering attitude causes her to reject him. He later orders her to stay away from Alberto Bravano, prompting her to leave him.

Nate Harlan — Gunpoint (1966)

Uvalde's fiancé who joins the posse to help rescue her. During the chase, he discovers that Uvalde and Sheriff Chad Lucas were previously lovers, adding emotional complexity to the mission.

Marty Nelson — Phone Call from a Stranger (1952)

Marie's former lover who initially saved her life after an accident but abandoned her upon learning she would be permanently paralyzed. His actions highlight the contrast with Eddie's devotion.

Man in Film Lab — Samurai Cop (1991)

Technical expert handling evidence or surveillance.

Rudi Franklin — The Case Against Brooklyn (1958)

Rudi Franklin is involved in the corrupt environment surrounding the bookmaking operation. He jokes with Sergeant about money skimmed from a laundry business, exposing how routine payoffs have become among some officers. His conversation helps reveal the broader corruption that Pete Harris and Jess Johnson are trying to document.

George Burrows — Deadline - U.S.A. (1952)

A reporter at The Day. Works under Hutcheson on the Bessie Smith murder investigation, helping uncover clues about Rienzi's involvement and illegal dealings.

Jess Dollard — Stagecoach to Dancers' Rock (1962)

A gunslinger who joins the stagecoach late. He helps transport the ill Loi Yan Wu, shares hoarded water, and is wounded by Coleman after refusing to let him harm Ann. Nursed back to health by Loi Yan Wu, he survives the ordeal and departs for San Francisco with her.

Dr. Blalock — The Student Body (1976)

A professor in charge of a Kansas City college study on human aggression and antisocial behavior. He accepts money secretly from a government contact to administer an experimental drug to the women prisoners, even though it causes the hostile behavior his study is supposedly meant to cure. Carrie begins to uncover his deception.

Clay Webley — Shark River (1953)

Clay is a fugitive wanted for murder who returns to Florida after the Civil War and escapes prison with his wounded cellmate, Curtis Parker. He reunites with his brother Dan, who reluctantly guides him through the Everglades toward a planned escape to Cuba. Curtis's deathbed confession confirms Clay committed the murder, complicating the brothers' journey and relationship.

Dr. Carl Zellar — Cyborg 2087 (1966)

Local biologist and friend of Dr. Mason who helps Garth by surgically removing a homing device implanted by the Tracers.

Career Overview

Warren Stevens has 85 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Samurai Cop Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Forbidden Planet, The Student Body, Gunpoint. 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
85
Birth Date
1919-11-02
Birth Place
Clark's Summit, Pennsylvania, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1892408), public domain (CC0).