Father of the rival Vandergeld sisters and the secret mastermind behind the kidnapping ring. He embezzles charity funds, confesses on camera, and is ultimately arrested by the FBI.
Father of the McCallister family, often stressed.
The leader of the pitch meeting at MacMillan Toys who grows increasingly annoyed by Josh's straightforward critique of the company's toys and his sudden promotion. He harbors animosity toward Josh and is dismayed by Susan's romantic interest in him.
Gavin Vereek is special counsel to the FBI director and receives a copy of Darby Shaw's brief through Thomas Callahan. He communicates with Darby and arranges a meeting, but Khamel kills him and impersonates him. His attempted meeting with Darby becomes part of the assassin's effort to eliminate her.
Harry Furst is Richie's father, whose substantial poker debts are purchased by Ivan Block. Ivan brings him to Costa Rica and uses him as leverage when Richie appears ready to leave the organization, turning Richie's family relationship into another means of controlling him.
Captain of the F.R.A.T. unit who prefers strategic finesse over Lazerov's brute tactics. He orchestrates attacks on investigators and ultimately holds Pollack hostage at a construction site, where he is fatally shot by Deed.
Fin's close friend and bar owner, offering refuge and resources during sharknado attacks.
Tom the Bartender works at the bar where Paul seeks help after discovering that he cannot afford the subway fare. Tom lends Paul his apartment key so he can retrieve the key to the bar's cash register. Paul's attempt to do this floods the bathroom and leads to confrontation with suspicious residents.
The arena director and a key backer of the AirGuard missile defense system. His company's contract is central to the conspiracy, and he ultimately agrees to scrap the program after Rick exposes the truth.
Tommy's father with significant gambling debts. Secures a job requiring heavy travel, leaving Tommy alone and incurring the financial crisis that drives the plot.
John Pierce is a theatrical director who gives CC Bloom an important professional opportunity when her singing career is faltering. His decision helps CC move forward in show business and contributes to the career that eventually makes her a Broadway star.
Jack is Adrienne's art-dealer husband and Mary's father, whose apparent death exposes a carefully hidden double life. He manipulates Adrienne, watches her family, murders his own mother, kidnaps Mary, demands an Egyptian necklace, and pursues Adrienne until she tricks him into falling down an elevator shaft.
John Heard has 149 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Sharknado with 3 titles. Signature works include White Chicks, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Awakenings. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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