Chuck Connors

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Characters played by Chuck Connors

Tom Moore — Roots (1977)

A wealthy North Carolina planter who purchases Kizzy and repeatedly rapes her, resulting in the birth of his son George. Paranoid after Nat Turner's Rebellion, he threatens his enslaved workforce. After losing a massive gambling bet on George's fighting cock, he goes bankrupt, breaks his promise to free George, and sells off most of his slaves.

The Sarge — Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)

Ted's former military drill instructor, representing the authoritative wartime figures that trigger his PTSD.

Tab Fielding — Soylent Green (1973)

Thorn's police partner and friend who assists in the procedural investigation.

Buck Hannassey — The Big Country (1958)

Rufus Hannassey's son, Buck Hannassey leads the drunken group that harasses Patricia Terrill and James McKay. He later faces McKay in a pistol duel, fires before the signal, hides under a wagon after being wounded, and then forces Rufus to kill him when he recklessly seizes another gun.

Sanderson — Old Yeller (1957)

Original owner of Old Yeller who trades the dog to Arliss for food.

Reynolds — The Deserter (1970)

Reynolds is an Army chaplain chosen for Kaleb's select mission force because he is also an expert with dynamite. He endures Kaleb's severe desert training and contributes specialized explosive power during the assault on the enemy stronghold, helping the small unit overcome its numerical disadvantage.

Mr. Slausen / Davey Slausen — Tourist Trap (1979)

Mr. Slausen owns Slausen's Lost Oasis and presents himself as a bitter, helpful host whose business has declined after a new freeway was built. He lures the stranded group to his property, controls the animated wax figures, disguises himself as the masked killer, and ultimately captures the survivors.

Geronimo — Geronimo (1962)

Geronimo is the central Apache leader, resisting surrender after his people are forced onto the San Carlos Reservation. He escapes with a small band, declares war, and hopes prolonged resistance will pressure the American public toward a treaty preserving Apache dignity and freedom. He also returns for Teela and leads the desperate flight.

Mike O'Toole — The Night They Took Miss Beautiful (1977)

The security manager at the Miami airport. He meets unmarked government agents who plan to airstrike the island rather than pay the ransom. Realizing the government will abandon the hostages, Mike decides he is their only hope and prepares to intervene.

Sheriff Danen — Nightmare in Badham County (1976)

The standoffish local sheriff who arrests the stranded students for trespassing. He sexually assaults Diane, secures their imprisonment, and later denies knowledge of Diane's whereabouts to cover up the farm's atrocities when Cathy is released.

Sgt. Wade McCoy — Tomahawk Trail (1957)

A seasoned cavalry sergeant familiar with the West, McCoy clashes with Lt. Jonathan Davenport over the lieutenant’s leadership and eventually takes command when Davenport’s heat-stricken judgment endangers the troop. He protects Tula from Pvt. Barrow, helps lead the defense at Ft. Bowie, and earns Ellen Carter’s love.

Captain Ernie Slade — The Horror at 37,000 Feet (1973)

Pilot of the Boeing 747 flight traveling from London to New York. He navigates the aircraft through supernatural interference, including gale-force winds and freezing temperatures caused by the druidic ghosts, ultimately enabling the plane to land safely after the crisis is resolved.

Career Overview

Chuck Connors has 98 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Full Moon Features Carnage Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Rifleman, Airplane II: The Sequel, Soylent Green. 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
98
Birth Date
1921-04-10 00:00:00
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q705738), public domain (CC0).