Oliver Reed

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Characters played by Oliver Reed

Proximo — Gladiator (2000)

Former gladiator turned trainer who mentors Maximus in Zuccabar.

Father Urbain Grandier — The Devils (1971)

Father Urbain Grandier is a proud, popular, and dissolute priest who assumes control of Loudun after its Governor dies. He defies Baron de Laubardemont over the city's walls, secretly marries Madeleine de Brou, and is accused by Sister Jeanne des Anges of witchcraft. Despite torture and condemnation, he refuses to confess and is burned.

Billy Bones — Treasure Island (1990)

An elderly pirate who takes refuge at the inn, obsessively watching for a one-legged man. After receiving the Black Spot from Blind Pew, he dies of a heart attack, leaving behind a chest containing the key to the treasure map.

Frank — Tommy (1975)

Frank is Nora’s new partner after Captain Walker is presumed dead. He becomes a father figure to Tommy, encourages the boy’s dream of running a holiday camp, and later kills the returning Captain Walker after Tommy witnesses the crime. Frank helps conceal the truth, exploits Tommy’s pinball fame, and dies when the followers destroy the family’s camp.

Miles Hendon — The Prince and the Pauper (1977)

A skilled swordsman who rescues the disguised Prince Edward from the palace. Though falsely accused and pushed off a roof, he survives, helps Edward return to London for the coronation, fights off the guards, and is ultimately restored to his honor as a Knight.

Athos — The Three Musketeers (1973)

Noble, brooding musketeer with a tragic past, skilled swordsman and leader.

Dr. Hal Raglan — The Brood (1979)

A psychotherapist who develops psychoplasmics, a method intended to release suppressed emotions through bodily changes. He treats Nola Carveth and becomes protective of her, later acknowledging the murders linked to her sessions and dying while trying to rescue Candice from the brood.

Gerald Crich — Women in Love (1969)

The wealthy mine owner's son and Rupert's best friend. Initially fascinated by Gudrun, he pursues a passionate but ultimately destructive relationship with her. His inability to comprehend Rupert's concept of male emotional union and his growing jealousy lead to a tragic end.

Jason Kincaid — Spasms (1983)

Reclusive millionaire who survived a taipan bite and developed a telepathic link with the snake. He commissions its capture to study the link, warns authorities about its danger, and tracks its movements psychically before ultimately being killed by the creature in his own backyard.

Vulcan — The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

Roman god who hosts the Baron and his companions in his volcanic kingdom. Reveals that Albrecht is working as his servant before expelling them from his domain after a waltz with Venus.

Hugh Lombard — And Then There Were None (1974)

The guest presented as Hugh Lombard is a guarded outsider who investigates the mystery surrounding the invitation. During the night, he gives Vera his gun and hears her confession. He is believed to be shot by Vera, but survives and is later rescued with her, making him central to the final reversal.

Captain Sylvester — The Scarlet Blade (1963)

Captain Sylvester is a Roundhead officer whose personal conflict with the resistance becomes linked to his feelings for a woman connected to Edward's cause. He betrays Edward, becomes involved in Drury's fatal confrontation, and is expected to reveal the resistance's plans before the attempted rescue.

Career Overview

Oliver Reed has 119 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Musketeers Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Gladiator, The Devils, Treasure Island. 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
119
Birth Date
1938-02-13
Birth Place
Wimbledon, London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q313588), public domain (CC0).