Lawrence Dane

Lawrence Dane Profile Photo

Characters played by Lawrence Dane

Lt. Preston — Bride of Chucky (1998)

Police officer investigating Bride murders.

Hal Wainwright — Happy Birthday to Me (1981)

Ginny's father who returns home during a thunderstorm for her 18th birthday. He discovers a pool of blood, finds his wife's grave robbed, and enters the guest cottage to see the Top Ten members' bodies. He is murdered by Ginny when she approaches him with a birthday cake.

Braedon Keller — Scanners (1981)

ConSec head of security, oversees scanner program and operations.

Dr. Alfred Hathaway — Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995)

Brilliant criminal scientist designing experimental particle-beam weaponry for Durant.

Eliot Riverton — Of Unknown Origin (1983)

Bart's boss at the investment bank who assigns him a high-priority project and invites him to a corporate dinner. He shows concern for Bart's work-life balance and warns him to maintain professionalism.

Commissioner Keller — The Park Is Mine (1986)

Commissioner Keller is a senior police official directing the response to Mitch's takeover of Central Park. Alongside Commander Curran, Captain Juliano, Eubanks, and Dix, Keller deals with the park closure, public safety, and disagreements over whether to wait, involve the National Guard, or authorize a more aggressive assault.

Senator John Lerman — National Lampoon's Senior Trip (1995)

A corrupt U.S. Senator who orchestrates the fake Presidential invitation as a scheme to publicly humiliate the President using the high school seniors. He kidnaps Miosky and confronts the group at the White House, but his malicious agenda is ultimately exposed and defeated.

Paul Hartman — Bear Island (1979)

German scientist and Gerran's deputy. He secretly orchestrates the expedition's disasters as the anonymous mastermind Zelda. He provides Lansing with a fake rifle, directs his neo-Nazi accomplices, and attempts to flee with the gold. He is ultimately killed by Lansing.

Wolf — Undercover Grandpa (2017)

Retired intelligence operative and member of Grandpa's old unit. Actively participates in the combat and rescue operations against the Russian kidnappers.

Father Hendry — Behind the Wall (2008)

Father Hendry is a member of the Henderson Bay community who opposes the proposed redevelopment of the abandoned lighthouse. He tries to persuade the town council to veto the project, placing him on the side of those warning against reopening the site that Katelyn must investigate.

Mitzi — Rituals (1977)

Mitzi is a general surgeon among the stranded former classmates. He helps Harry search for D.J., survives the bee trap and dangerous river journey, argues with Harry, and carries Martin toward the dam. After Matthew’s attack, Mitzi is trapped outside the cabin and dies in the fire.

FBI Agent Baker — The Time Shifters (1999)

FBI Agent Baker investigates Tom Merrick after Merrick forces a plane to change course and is arrested for hijacking. Baker initially believes Merrick attempted to seize the aircraft, while Stanton is more receptive to his story. He later chooses caution and dispatches firefighters when Merrick warns him about the stadium fire.

Career Overview

Lawrence Dane has 85 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Black Fox Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Bride of Chucky, Happy Birthday to Me, Behind the Wall. 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
85
Birth Date
1937-04-03
Birth Place
Masson-Anger, Gatineau, Canada

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q3219888), public domain (CC0).