Mike Farrell

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Characters played by Mike Farrell

B. J. Hunnicutt — M*A*S*H (1972)

Captain and unwilling civilian draftee serving in the 4077th MASH unit, noted for clashing with regular Army characters.

Jim Hansen — Providence (1999)

Sydney's father who owns a veterinary clinic located within the family's large suburban house. He shares the residence with his children and grandchildren.

Jonathan Kent — Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996)

Live-action adoptive father, reinforces moral teachings and Kansas upbringing.

William — Sins of the Mind (1997)

William Widener is a photographer, Eve's husband, and the father of Michelle and Allegra. He waits for Michelle to awaken after her car crash and tries to help her as her behavior changes. After she leaves home, he learns from Edward that she is at a brothel, where he is assaulted by her pimp. He later helps bring Michelle home and apologizes to Allegra for neglecting her.

Lyle Rierden — Locusts (2005)

Lyle is Maddy Rierdon’s grandfather and an Indiana farmer whose property lies in the path of the eastern locust swarm. He gathers his cattle and helps Maddy, Dan Dyrer, and Peter Axelrod shelter in a grain silo. His farm becomes the setting where the electrical vulnerability of the carnivorous swarm is discovered.

Dr. Joe Braden — Private Sessions (1985)

A Manhattan therapist who also gives advice on the radio, Joe is still struggling emotionally six months after his divorce from Claire. He dates Tippi and later Susan, but realizes he is not ready to move on. His work with Jennifer helps her confront childhood abuse, while his sessions with Harry challenge his tendency to overcomplicate a patient's problems.

Jerry Robinson — The Questor Tapes (1974)

Jerry Robinson is the only project member who had previously worked with Vaslovik. He opposes replacing the damaged programming tape, helps awaken and repair Questor, travels with him in search of Vaslovik, and ultimately assists him in beginning his mission. His knowledge, loyalty, and compassion make him Questor's essential human companion.

Clay Spencer — Vows of Deception (1996)

Clay Spencer is Lucinda's husband and the father of their young daughter. Disagreements over money, business decisions, and his will strain their marriage, particularly because Lucinda wants a say in who will manage his affairs and protect their child. Clay fears losing custody, and after his death investigators search for a murder weapon and focus suspicion on Lucinda.

Ambassador Robert E. White — Choices of the Heart (1983)

The US Ambassador to El Salvador who actively searches for the missing nuns, discovers their bodies, and relentlessly pursues answers about their murders, though he faces significant political obstruction from both governments.

Jonathan Kent — Superman: Brainiac Attacks (2006)

A caring adoptive father whose family role provides emotional and moral grounding for the central hero.

Career Overview

Mike Farrell has 91 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Superman (DC Universe Animated) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include M*A*S*H, Providence, El Salvador: Another Vietnam. 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
91
Birth Date
1939-02-06
Birth Place
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q55994), public domain (CC0).