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.

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 (1978)

Bumbling henchman and loyal assistant 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.

Otis — Superman II (1980)

Bumbling and incompetent henchman to Lex Luthor.

Lt. Stern — The Unholy (1988)

A police officer who informs Father Michael about a previous priest murdered at the parish. He warns Archbishop Mosely that Michael is in danger and suspects Millie's involvement in the killings, though his concerns are initially dismissed.

Gene Mullen — Friendly Fire (1980)

Gene is Peg Mullen's husband and a World War II veteran. After their son Michael is killed by friendly fire in Vietnam, Gene works alongside Peg to overcome government obstacles and uncover the actual details of their son's death. His partnership with Peg makes him a central figure in their effort to find the truth.

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.

Chester Conway — The Killer Inside Me (2010)

Chester Conway is a powerful local figure whose son Elmer is involved with Joyce Lakeland. He employs Mike and is suspected by Lou Ford of arranging Mike's fatal construction accident. After Elmer's death, Chester helps pursue Joyce and intends to have her executed, while later joining the confrontation at Lou's house.

Edwards — Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)

Church investigator assisting Lamont's inquiry.

Career Overview

Ned Beatty has 148 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Superman Classic with 2 titles. Signature works include Rango, Shooter, Toy Story 3. 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
148
Birth Date
1937-07-06
Birth Place
Louisville, Kentucky, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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