Richard O'Brien

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Characters played by Richard O'Brien

Frank Ryan — Rough Night in Jericho (1967)

Frank Ryan is a Jericho townsman and the owner of the general store. He tries to organize a secret meeting against Alex Flood's control, prompting Flood to dynamite his home. Ryan later joins Dolan, Molly Lang, Ben Hickman, and Jace in helping disrupt Flood's criminal operations.

Desk Sergeant — The Shaggy D.A. (1976)

Police station official processing reports related to the curse and missing persons.

Dodge — The Pack (1977)

A newcomer to the island who moves with his wife, son, and a cook. His son Tommy is killed by the pack, prompting him to desperately pursue the dogs in a jeep. He is brutally attacked and killed by the pack leader, after which his body is discarded at sea.

Commissioner Avery — The Kids Who Knew Too Much (1980)

Avery is the Los Angeles police chief whom the children approach to report the assassination conspiracy. Rather than help them, he imprisons them on false charges because he has been bribed by a senator. His betrayal forces the children to escape and act independently, placing him among the officials obstructing their effort to stop the plot.

Career Overview

Richard O'Brien has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Goodbar Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Under the Law: Arrest and Seize, The Andromeda Strain, Pieces of Dreams. 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
38
Birth Date
1917-07-14 00:00:00
Birth Place
Fargo, North Dakota, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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