Thrice-widowed patriarch of the Cartwright family, heads the household on the vast Ponderosa ranch.
A Virginia plantation owner who purchases Kunta at auction and forcibly renames him Toby. He assigns Fiddler to break Kunta's spirit but eventually sells him to his brother Dr. William Reynolds to settle a debt. He also fathers Missy Anne through an affair with his wife.
Commander of the Galactica fleet who orchestrates the covert Earth missions. He authorizes the deployment of Captain Troy, Lieutenant Dillon, and the Super Scouts to help integrate with and advance Earth's technology.
Commander of Battlestar Galactica, strategic leader and father figure to the crew.
Graff's boss and father-in-law. Offers his engineering firm's presidency to Graff after being manipulated by Remy. Trapped in a skyscraper during the quake, he helps staff escape via a firehose but suffers a heart attack. Rescued by Graff, he dies at Wilson Plaza despite medical aid.
Legal official involved in town matters and judicial proceedings.
Commander of the Battlestar Galactica and veteran space fleet leader.
A disciple of Jesus and leader of the early Christian community. He commissions the chalice's safekeeping, faces persecution orchestrated by Simon, and ultimately blesses Basil and Deborra while prophesying the Grail's future return after a chaotic robbery.
Resilient commander of the Battlestar Galactica, guiding humanity's last fleet to safety.
Burt's father who travels to Los Angeles to find him. His past relationship with Virginia is revealed as the traumatic event that shattered Burt's mental health.
A ruthless and powerful mobster targeted by the federal government. He uses corrupt inside contacts to locate Sherry, sends thugs to kill her, and forces her protector to arrange a second assassination attempt, but is ultimately thwarted by her courtroom testimony.
Lorne Greene has 114 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Battlestar Galactica (Original) Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Bonanza, Battlestar Galactica, Galactica 1980. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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