Stephen Lang

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Characters played by Stephen Lang

Quaritch — Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)

Recombinant clone of Colonel Quaritch, continuing his mission with enhanced Na'vi physiology.

Colonel Miles Quaritch — Avatar (2009)

Ruthless RDA colonel resurrected as a Recom to hunt Jake.

Colonel Miles Quaritch — Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

Ruthless RDA security chief and primary antagonist seeking to conquer Pandora through military force.

Ike Clanton — Tombstone (1993)

Prominent member of the Cowboys, survived the O.K. Corral but fled later.

The Blind Man — Don't Breathe (2016)

Blind veteran with heightened senses, fiercely protective of his home and dark secrets.

King — The Nut Job (2014)

Animal community member and ally. Plays a supportive role in uniting the ragtag group, contributing to the collective effort to resist park demolition and human encroachment.

Charles Winstead — Public Enemies (2009)

Charles Winstead is an experienced federal agent with a military background who arrives to assist Purvis against Dillinger and the hardened gang. He pursues Dillinger through the woods, helps stop the abusive interrogation of Billie Frechette, and hears Dillinger's final words after the shooting.

Commander Nathaniel Taylor — Terra Nova (2011)

The leader of the Terra Nova colony. He oversees the settlement and is convinced by Jim's police expertise to allow him into the administration. He is also the estranged father of Lucas, who collaborates with the opposing Sixers faction.

Shrike — Mortal Engines (2018)

Shrike is a reanimated cyborg Stalker released by Thaddeus Valentine to hunt Hester. He had previously found and raised Hester, and she once promised to become a Stalker like him. After learning that Hester loves Tom, Shrike spares Tom, releases Hester from her promise, and dies.

Linden — Braven (2018)

Joe's elderly father suffering from dementia. Initially brought to the family cabin for supervision, he later defends the property by fatally stabbing the mercenary Hallett with a skewer. He is subsequently taken hostage by Kassen and fatally stabbed during the climax.

Khalar Zym — Conan the Barbarian (2011)

The primary antagonist, a warlord and sorcerer who seeks to assemble the Mask of Acheron to resurrect his deceased wife, Maliva, and conquer Hyboria. He destroys Conan's childhood village, pursues the pureblood descendant Tamara, and ultimately faces Conan in a final battle, falling into lava after the bridge is destroyed.

Brigadier General Dean Hopgood — The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)

Credulous U.S. Army General who attempts to phase through a wall in the film's opening. Supports and facilitates Bill Django's establishment of the New Earth Army training program at Fort Bragg.

Career Overview

Stephen Lang has 150 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Avatar with 5 titles. Signature works include Avatar: Fire and Ash, Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water. 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
150
Birth Date
1952-07-11
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q312902), public domain (CC0).