John Shea

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Characters played by John Shea

Lex Luthor — Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)

A powerful Metropolis business giant and philanthropist whose illegal dealings are disrupted by Superman. He perceives the superhero as a worthy opponent and a source of entertainment, while only Superman is aware of his true evil nature.

Hendrickson — Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992)

Rival scientist at Sterling Labs seeking control of Wayne's invention.

Charles Horman — Missing (1982)

Charlie Horman, a journalist who disappears during the Chilean military coup and is later confirmed murdered by the junta with U.S. complicity. His body is returned to his father seven months later.

Dad — An Invisible Sign (2010)

Mona's father is a storyteller whose worsening condition brings confusion and fear into the family home. He becomes fixated on a supposed healing method involving circles, and his medications do not seem to help. His illness drives Mona's retreat into mathematics and remains central to the way she tries to find order and interpret events.

Sam Wyatt — Stealing Home (1988)

Sam Wyatt is Billy Wyatt's father and Ginny Wyatt's husband. He dies in a car accident while Billy is still in high school, an event that deeply affects Billy and shapes the emotionally important Fourth of July visit to Seasmoke with Katie Chandler and Alan Appleby.

Sheriff Matthew Bradshaw — Forgotten Sins (1996)

Matthew Bradshaw, portrayed by John Shea, is a fictional character based on Paul Ingram and is one of the film’s starring roles. The story is rooted in the real-life case described in the source article, though the summary gives no further detail about his actions or relationships.

Michael O'Donnell — A Case of Deadly Force (1986)

One of Lawrence O'Donnell Sr.'s four sons and a member of the legal team that takes on the police in Pat Bowden's wrongful-death case. The plot identifies him through the cast list as part of the family working with his father, but does not specify particular legal tasks or individual actions.

John Carloff — Coast to Coast (1987)

A white American soul fan who arrives in Liverpool with a large collection of original soul singles, John teams up with Ritchie to run a mobile disco. He is an AWOL United States Air Force pilot, a fact that makes him anxious around a military base. After performing with Ritchie, he is recognized and detained, then reunites with him when his sentence ends.

Emory Cole — Hussy (1980)

Emory is the cabaret's sound and lighting technician who falls in love with Beaty despite growing discomfort with her work. He carries a dark secret involving his wife's accidental death and becomes involved in Max's drug-smuggling scheme. After Max is killed, Emory helps dispose of the body and tries to take Beaty and her son away from their dangerous past.

Doc — A New Life (1988)

A romantic suitor who initially captures Jackie's interest after her divorce. His excessive attentions eventually become overwhelming, leaving Jackie feeling smothered and in desperate need of private space.

Hartley Cole — The Adventures of Sebastian Cole (1998)

Hartley is part of Sebastian's family household, where his relationship with Sebastian is strained. At a family gathering, he praises Jessica for graduating as valedictorian while the family shares stories about the past. The summary presents his praise and the tense family setting but gives no further account of his actions.

Career Overview

John Shea has 71 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Honey I Shrunk the Kids with 1 titles. Signature works include Boyfriend's Deceit, Magic Moments, Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil. 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
71
Birth Date
1949-04-14
Birth Place
North Conway, New Hampshire, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q28151), public domain (CC0).