Patrick O'Neal

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Characters played by Patrick O'Neal

Captain Adams — Under Siege (1992)

Military officer assisting Admiral Bates in crisis management.

Dale Coba — The Stepford Wives (1975)

President of the Men's Association, intimidating leader.

Dr. Larry Armbruster — Like Father Like Son (1987)

Larry is Jack's hospital boss and Ginnie Armbruster's husband. He checks on Jack at home, becomes involved in the chief-of-staff decision, and learns what happened between Ginnie and Chris while Chris occupied Jack's body. At the end, Larry switches bodies with Rick after looking into his eyes.

Fletcher — The Stuff (1985)

Fletcher is the head of The Stuff Company and continues promoting the product even after David 'Mo' Rutherford destroys one of its extraction sites. He explains that The Stuff exists in many locations and introduces a revised product called The Taste alongside Evans. Mo later holds Fletcher at gunpoint and forces him to consume the product as punishment for the deaths it caused.

John Carter — Night of the Dark Full Moon (1972)

Determined investigator exploring the asylum's dark past and uncovering hidden truths

Peter Garrison — Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? (1968)

Peter is Margaret's architect husband. When a blackout brings her home unexpectedly, she finds him being overly attentive to reporter Roberta, which angers her. Later, at their Connecticut weekend house, he sees Margaret beside the sleeping Waldo and assumes she has been unfaithful. He leaves despite their explanations, but he and Margaret eventually reconcile.

Max — King Rat (1965)

King's underling and First Sergeant who attempts to reassert military rank and authority after the war ends. King quickly suppresses his bid for power, delaying but not preventing the camp's transition.

Lt. Alan Bruce — The Mad Magician (1954)

Lt. Alan Bruce is a police detective and Karen Lee's boyfriend. He investigates the murders and becomes suspicious of the fingerprint evidence surrounding Rinaldi's disappearance. Working with Alice Prentiss, he enters Gallico's workspace, survives an attempted incineration, and accidentally knocks Gallico into the furnace.

Dr. Jim Roper — From the Terrace (1960)

Dr. Jim Roper is Mary St. John / Mrs. Alfred Eaton's former secret fiancé and later lover. Mary's decision to marry David Alfred Eaton breaks their engagement, but she resumes contact with him while David is away. Their affair becomes part of the marital crisis, especially after Mary calls Dr. Jim Roper for a meeting in retaliation.

Jason Cravatte — Chamber of Horrors (1966)

An escaped insane murderer seeking vengeance on those who condemned him. He systematically dismembers his victims, delivering body parts to police to assemble a revenge 'corpse.' He manipulates Marie Champlain, kills the judge, Dr. Cobb, and a patrolman before being impaled on a wax figure in Anthony Draco's museum.

Randy — Corky (1972)

Randy is Corky's boss and the person who replaces him with another driver because of Corky's costly, reckless behavior. After Corky deliberately causes a crash and is fired, Randy recognizes that Peggy Jo has been left without money or prospects. He gives her Corky's back wages and a job, prompting Corky's later accusation that she is having an affair with him.

Arthur Gordon — Perry Mason Returns (1985)

Businessman and Della Street's former employer, murdered in the first film.

Career Overview

Patrick O'Neal has 68 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Perry Mason TV Movie Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Under Siege, New York Stories, To Kill the King. 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
68
Birth Date
1927-09-26
Birth Place
Ocala, Florida USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q543762), public domain (CC0).