James Coburn

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Characters played by James Coburn

Waternoose — Monsters, Inc. (2001)

CEO of Monsters Inc., initially supportive but secretly involved in illegal plots.

Britt — The Magnificent Seven (1960)

Expert knife and gun fighter joining purely for the challenge.

Mr. Crisp — Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)

School staff member assisting with events.

Harlan Hartley — The Nutty Professor (1996)

Wealthy businessman interested in funding Sherman's scientific breakthroughs.

El Sleezo Cafe Owner — The Muppet Movie (1979)

Runs the gritty roadside diner where Muppets first gather.

John H. Mallory — Duck, You Sucker (1971)

John H. Mallory is an Irish Republican explosives expert hiding in Mexico as a silver prospector. He coerces Juan into helping him, joins the revolutionary cause, rescues Juan, and engineers the train attack. Haunted by betrayal and Nolan's memory, John dies after defeating the army's assault.

WitSec Chief Beller — Eraser (1996)

Kruger's superior who assigns him to protect Lee Cullen.

Tex Panthollow — Charade (1963)

One of the three former OSS men seeking the stolen gold. He and Adam independently discover that Charles bought valuable stamps and pursue them. Tex dies after writing the name "Dyle" on the floor.

George Kaplan — Hudson Hawk (1991)

The head of the CIA operation overseeing the art thefts. He reveals his team's ruthless methods, engages Hawk in a rooftop duel, and is ultimately killed when falling from the castle onto a limousine that subsequently explodes.

John Simpson Chisum — Young Guns II (1990)

Famed cattle baron and ally of the Regulators in New Mexico.

Commodore Duvall — Maverick (1994)

The wealthy host and organizer of the high-stakes poker tournament on the Lauren Belle. He secretly conspires with Marshal Cooper to steal the prize money and is responsible for funding Angel's attempts to eliminate Maverick.

Unteroffizier / Feldwebel Rolf Steiner — Cross of Iron (1977)

Veteran Wehrmacht soldier, pragmatic survivor who defies orders to protect innocents.

Career Overview

James Coburn has 180 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 15 cinematic universes — most prominently Our Man Flint Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Monsters, Inc., The Nutty Professor, Duck, You Sucker. 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
180
Birth Date
1928-08-31
Birth Place
Laurel, Nebraska, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 15 universes

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