Cotter Smith

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Characters played by Cotter Smith

Sergeant Sam Taliaferro — Cameron's Closet (1988)

A homicide sergeant with the LAPD, Sam investigates the bizarre deaths surrounding Cameron Lansing. His recurring nightmare and lack of sleep affect his police work, but his investigation and counseling with Nora Haley reveal a connection between the boy and the supernatural events. He befriends Cameron and ultimately helps protect him.

Silas Green — Run the Wild Fields (2000)

Ruby's neighbor, who investigates Tom and tells her that Tom spent two years in jail and is a draft dodger. Silas has romantic feelings for Ruby and regards Tom as a rival. He aggressively insists Ruby should be with him, prompting Tom to intervene, but later expresses remorse for his own behavior.

President McKenna — X2 (2003)

US President in X2

Admiral Lynch — Burning Blue (2014)

Admiral Lynch is Daniel Lynch's father and an admiral who chairs the hearing panel examining Daniel's case. His position connects Daniel's family directly to the formal proceedings created by John Cokely's investigation, placing him at the decisive hearing where Daniel must choose whether to sign an admission or resign his commission.

Robert F. Kennedy — Blood Feud (1983)

A young politician who investigates corruption in labor and Hoffa's suspected links to organized crime. As Attorney General, he leads efforts that bring charges against Hoffa, while their feud involves public taunts, appeals for mercy, and threats. He later leaves the administration to become a senator and is assassinated in 1968.

Career Overview

Cotter Smith has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently X-MEN with 1 titles. Signature works include Cameron's Closet, Lifeform, Basic Psych. 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
63
Birth Date
1949-05-29
Birth Place
Washington, D.C., USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q785863), public domain (CC0).