Ned Beatty

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Characters played by Ned Beatty

Leon Fielder — The Rockford Files (1974)

A minor character from an episode of The Rockford Files. No significant details are available from the provided synopsis.

Lotso — Toy Story 3 (2010)

A strawberry-scented bear who rules Sunnyside with manipulation and fear.

Senator Charles F. Meachum — Shooter (2007)

U.S. Senator and the conspiracy's mastermind. He hires Johnson to suppress a massacre exposed by Archbishop Mutumbo. He arrives at a hostage negotiation, arrogantly dismisses Swagger, and is later killed alongside Johnson and his associates by Swagger following the legal resolution.

Otis — Superman (1978)

Bumbling henchman and loyal assistant to Lex Luthor.

Mayor — Rango (2011)

The elderly tortoise mayor of Dirt who appoints Rango as sheriff. Secretly purchasing surrounding land to build a modern city, he manipulates a water pipeline valve to create a drought, murders banker Merrimack, takes Beans hostage, and is ultimately defeated and dragged into the desert by Jake.

Otis — Superman II (1980)

Bumbling and incompetent henchman to Lex Luthor.

Arthur Jensen — Network (1976)

Arthur Jensen is the chairman of Communications Corporation of America, UBS’s parent company. After Howard Beale attacks the planned Saudi takeover, Jensen meets with him and explains his vision of an interconnected global economy. He persuades Beale to replace his populist message with one serving Jensen’s corporate interests.

Edwards — Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)

Church investigator assisting Lamont's inquiry.

Ward Douglas — 1941 (1979)

Santa Monica resident and Betty's father. Operates an anti-aircraft gun installed in his front yard, accidentally destroying his house while firing at a Japanese submarine. Later nails a Christmas wreath to his damaged home before it collapses.

Twinky LeMoyne — In the Electric Mist (2009)

Partner to Murphy Doucet and directly responsible for murdering DeWitt Prejean, whose remains were discovered in the swamp. He operates as part of the criminal syndicate Dave investigates.

Bobby Trippe — Deliverance (1972)

Bobby Trippe is one of the inexperienced Atlanta businessmen and is especially rude toward the local people before the trip turns violent. A mountain man forces him to undress and rapes him, making him a central victim of the group's ordeal. He later supports Lewis's plan, helps hide the bodies, and maintains the cover story with Ed.

Sam Kolawetz — Captain America (1990)

A reporter and childhood friend of President Kimball who has long investigated the Red Skull. He pursues Captain America after Rogers revives in 1992 but is initially brushed off.

Career Overview

Ned Beatty has 147 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Superman Classic with 2 titles. Signature works include Toy Story 3, Shooter, Rango. 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
147
Birth Date
1937-07-06 00:00:00
Birth Place
Louisville, Kentucky, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q4212), public domain (CC0).