Rafer Johnson

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Characters played by Rafer Johnson

Mullens — Licence to Kill (1989)

Corporate executive in media sector.

Nzobe — The Fiercest Heart (1961)

Nzobe is Steve Bates's African friend and one of the three men who escape from the prison garrison. He helps Steve and the migrating group hold off a Zulu raid, and later kills the Zulu chief in battle, enabling the remaining group to return peacefully to Francina's farm.

Nagambi — Tarzan and the Jungle Boy (1968)

Buhara's brother, who opposes the search for Erik and attempts to kill the boy.

Barcuma — Tarzan and the Great River (1967)

Barcuma is the leader of the Jaguar Cult, which destroys native villages and enslaves survivors while he searches for diamonds. Tarzan tracks him down and fights him in a prolonged struggle. Tarzan ultimately kills Barcuma by drowning him in a pool of water, ending the confrontation between them.

Joe Jackson — The Last Grenade (1970)

A surviving member of Major Harry Grigsby's old mercenary crew. After Grigsby is recruited by the British government to take out Kip Thompson, he brings Jackson back together with other surviving former teammates for the mission. The summary identifies Jackson as part of this recruited crew but gives no further individual actions.

Career Overview

Rafer Johnson has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Tarzan (Mike Henry) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Red, White, and Black, Tarzan and the Jungle Boy, The Ancient Games. 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
28
Birth Date
1934-08-18
Birth Place
Hillsboro, Texas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q452605), public domain (CC0).