Anthony LaPaglia

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Characters played by Anthony LaPaglia

Jack Malone — Without a Trace (2002)

Core FBI team member who searches for missing individuals under tight time constraints. Participates in a 2007 crossover episode with Gil Grissom from CSI.

Samuel Mullins — Annabelle: Creation (2017)

Dollmaker who created Annabelle.

Twilight — Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)

A fierce owl who joins Soren and Gylfie shortly after their escape from the academy. He becomes a loyal member of the rescue team and fights alongside them against the bat guards during the assault on St. Aegolius.

Boss Skua — Happy Feet (2006)

Aggressive skua leader threatening the penguin colony.

Barry Muldano — The Client (1994)

Barry is the mob figure known as The Blade and the person responsible for murdering the senator. He is ordered to determine what Mark and Ricky know, move the hidden body, and eventually kill the children and Reggie. His attempt to recover the body fails when Mark and Reggie trigger an alarm.

Joe Reaves — Empire Records (1995)

The dedicated store manager who plans to buy out his share to prevent the chain takeover. He confronts Lucas over the missing cash, rallies the staff, defends the store's independence, and ultimately secures a deal with owner Mitchell Beck using the raised funds. He also mentors troubled youth like Lucas and Warren.

Mike Henshaw — Phoenix (1998)

Mike Henshaw is Harry Collins's corrupt police partner and a participant in the planned robbery of Louie. He has an affair with Katie Shuster and encourages violent solutions, killing Louie and later James Nutter when Nutter tries to surrender. Henshaw is eventually killed by other police officers.

Felix — Mixed Nuts (1994)

A volatile ex-con whose chaotic Christmas Eve involves accidental violence, a hospital escape, a rooftop suicide standoff, and ultimately finding peace as a mural artist.

Alpha Skua (voice) — Happy Feet Two (2011)

Lead skua predator voice.

Honest John Hartunian — The Assignment (2017)

A fixer hired by Dr. Jane to manipulate Frank. He serves as an intermediary who provides clues about Johnnie's involvement before being killed by Frank.

Al Garcetti — The Salton Sea (2002)

Al Garcetti is a corrupt police officer working with Gus Morgan and relying on Danny as an informant. Danny secretly cooperates with the FBI to bring both officers down after discovering their connection to his wife's murder. Garcetti helps kill the wounded Pooh-Bear but is then shot by Danny while wearing a bulletproof vest.

Mick — Bulletproof Heart (1994)

Cold-blooded existential hitman hired by his boss George to kill Fiona for a $650,000 debt. Initially reluctant but accepts the job, bringing his friend Archie along. After a complex psychological and physical encounter with Fiona, he becomes conflicted and struggles to carry out the hit. He ultimately fails to kill her at the shipping docks, argues with George, and is devastated when Fiona convinces Archie to do it instead.

Career Overview

Anthony LaPaglia has 110 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Happy Feet with 2 titles. Signature works include Without a Trace, Annabelle: Creation, Phoenix. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
110
Birth Date
1959-01-31
Birth Place
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q308124), public domain (CC0).