Peter O'Brien

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Characters played by Peter O'Brien

Terry Stahl — The Return (2006)

Terry is Annie's husband and the man suspected, but not convicted, of the brutal attack that left her dying fifteen years earlier. He drove Annie toward the hospital after the assault, and his account is connected to Joanna's visions and the crash that ultimately caused Annie's death.

Greg Thomas — Lake Alice (2018)

Greg Thomas is a member of Sarah Thomas’s family who takes part in the holiday reunion and Christmas gift exchange. His presence helps create the appearance of a warm family gathering with Sarah and Ryan Emerson before the isolated setting and escalating violence destroy their sense of security.

Jeb Batchelder — Maximum Ride (2016)

The scientist who originally rescued the children and created the Flock. He meets Max at the facility, explains that her existence was meant to save the world, reveals that Ari chose to become an Eraser, and pleads with her to understand his plans as she rejects them.

John Howlett — X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Logan's father, wealthy landowner in Canada.

Kasper Almayer — Mountain of Gold (2014)

A Dutch trader in colonial Malaysia, Almayer sends his young daughter Nina to Singapore for a Western education and becomes estranged from her mother, Mem. Obsessed with finding mountain gold, he builds dreams of a trading empire and a return to Europe. When Nina chooses Dain, Almayer helps the couple escape, then burns his house and is left with his shattered ambitions.

Jim Anderson — The Trials of Oz (1991)

One of the three joint editors of the British underground magazine Oz prosecuted for obscenity regarding the Schoolkids Oz issue.

Detective Inspector Lachlan McKenzie — The Killing Field (2014)

The detective inspector leading the investigation, Lachlan asks Eve Jenkins to leave her policy role and return to fieldwork. His request brings her back to help lead the search for Becky Ryan and investigate the deaths of several young women.

Alan — Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America (2006)

Federal health official and CDC agent assisting in virus tracking, containment strategies, and vaccine coordination.

Dr. Julian Martin — Sabrina, Down Under (1999)

A local marine biologist and the primary antagonist. Driven by personal ambition and a desire for recognition, he actively searches for the hidden mermaid colony, posing a severe threat to its survival and the reef's ecosystem.

The Prisoner — What Still Remains (2018)

The Prisoner is the ragged man captured by the commune after previously chasing the young protagonist and her brother through the woods. She accuses him of killing her brother, while Ben argues for his release and Peter and Zack demand his execution. During the escape attempt, he helps enforce the Berserkers' violent order and tries to punish David for letting the protagonist flee.

Career Overview

Peter O'Brien has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently X-MEN with 1 titles. Signature works include The Return, Breaker, Mountain of Gold. 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
48
Birth Date
1960-03-25
Birth Place
South Australia, Australia

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q522724), public domain (CC0).