Philip Baker Hall

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Characters played by Philip Baker Hall

Dr. Harrison — Family Ties (1982)

Medical professional or specialist featured in health-related plots.

Captain Diel — Rush Hour (1998)

LAPD captain and Carter's direct superior who manages his assignments.

Jack Baylor — Bruce Almighty (2003)

Bruce's demanding and arrogant news station boss.

Defense Secretary Becker — The Sum of All Fears (2002)

Cabinet member directing military strategy.

Police Commissioner — Ghostbusters II (1989)

Law enforcement leader managing city safety.

Alvin MacCarron — The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

Alvin MacCarron is a private detective accompanying Herbert Greenleaf in Italy. He tells Tom that the police believe Dickie killed Freddie before taking his own life, and explains that Herbert plans to reward Tom with part of Dickie's trust fund for his supposed loyalty.

Jimmy Gator — Magnolia (1999)

A dying quiz-show host who continues directing the program despite collapsing from illness and intoxication. His troubled relationship with Claudia and his admission that he may have molested her create a major family conflict.

Capt. William Diel — Rush Hour 3 (2007)

Full name for Captain Diel, Carter's commanding officer.

Don Hewitt — The Insider (1999)

The executive producer associated with 60 Minutes. During the CBS controversy, he sides with Eric Kluster and opposes Lowell Bergman’s challenge to the network’s decision to shorten or suppress the interview. After Bergman exposes CBS, Hewitt accuses him of betrayal, although Wallace’s changed position undermines that criticism.

Father Callaway — The Amityville Horror (2005)

A local Catholic priest initially asked to bless the house. He flees after encountering paranormal manifestations, later confirming the spiritual nature of George's possession and urgently advising Kathy to evacuate.

Sidney, Chicago mobster — Midnight Run (1988)

Underworld associate connected to the mob's operations.

Tom Edison Sr. — Dogville (2003)

Elderly patriarch of the Edison family in Dogville.

Career Overview

Philip Baker Hall has 134 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Rush Hour with 2 titles. Signature works include Rush Hour, Bruce Almighty, Magnolia. 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
134
Birth Date
1931-09-10 00:00:00
Birth Place
Toledo, Ohio, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q447669), public domain (CC0).