Paul Lynde

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Characters played by Paul Lynde

Nervous Elk — The Villain (1979)

Nervous Elk is the chief of a local American Indian tribe whom Cactus Jack approaches for assistance against Charming Jones and Handsome Stranger. The attempted alliance does not succeed, leaving Cactus Jack without the support he seeks and reinforcing the repeated failure of his plans to rob the traveling pair.

Homer Cripps — The Glass Bottom Boat (1966)

The suspicious security guard who monitors Jennifer and misinterprets her innocent habits as espionage activities. He tails Jennifer, gets tied up by her, and joins the team racing to rescue her after the truth is revealed.

Templeton — Charlotte's Web (1973)

The selfish rat who trades help for food and later has his children babysat.

Harry McAfee — Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

Kim's protective father who initially resists allowing his daughter to kiss Conrad Birdie on national television due to town pressure and his own concerns. He becomes increasingly agitated by Conrad's presence in his home and Kim's sudden fame, but is eventually placated by Albert's promise of a television appearance.

Self — The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)

Roz Kelly plays Kinky Pinky Tuscadero in Paul's first-wish adventure, when he becomes Big Red, a trucker engaged to her. Pinky has also promised another trucker her hand in marriage, prompting a contest between the men to prove their worth. Big Red wins, and they marry as the diner turns into a hoedown.

Pumpkinhead (voice) — Journey Back to Oz (1972)

An unwilling servant of Mombi who discovers her green elephant army and frees Dorothy. They travel together to warn allies and seek help. He receives a magical golden hatchet from Glinda, dies alongside Mombi's magic, but is revived by Dorothy's tear and later knighted.

Bullets — Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)

Rat Pack member known for tough-guy persona and comic confrontations.

Syd Hoyt — For Those Who Think Young (1964)

One of Sandy Palmer's guardians who gets mixed up in the proceedings surrounding the popular college teen hangout and Ding's romantic pursuit.

Louis B. Latimer — Gidget Gets Married (1972)

A supporting figure connected to the film's social and wedding-related events.

Career Overview

Paul Lynde has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Gidget Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, The Villain, Journey Back to Oz. 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
35
Birth Date
1926-06-13
Birth Place
Mount Vernon, Ohio, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1972958), public domain (CC0).