David Selby

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Characters played by David Selby

Richard Channing — Falcon Crest (1981)

A core protagonist involved in the central power struggles for Falcon Crest alongside Angela and Chase. He survives multiple season-ending cliffhangers including a plane crash, bomb explosion, and earthquake. Later, he is allegedly murdered by a group called The Thirteen, and ultimately battles newcomer Michael Sharpe for vineyard control in the final season.

Gage — The Social Network (2010)

Supporting character in The Social Network.

Artie Hallock — Newness (2017)

Martin's father, who informs Gabriella about Martin's mother's dementia diagnosis and the family's history during a visit.

James Gordon — Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 (2012)

Gotham police commissioner who secretly supports Batman's return to fight crime.

Commissioner Gordon — Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2013)

Gotham police commissioner who secretly supports Batman's return to fight crime.

Francis Beaumont — White Squall (1996)

Frank's wealthy, overbearing father. He visits the port, clashes physically with Frank, and later leads the campaign to revoke Skipper's sailing license after the disaster.

Dean Buckley — D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)

Strict traditional coach at Eden Hall Academy who clashes with the Ducks' free-spirited style.

Commissioner James Gordon — Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (2013)

James Gordon is Gotham's seventy-year-old retiring police commissioner and one of the few people who knows Bruce Wayne is Batman. He deliberately releases the Mutant Leader to enable Batman's final confrontation, supports Batman's efforts to restore order, and retires after Ellen Yindel becomes his successor.

Mr. Steve Palmer — Shadow of Fear (2004)

Listed in the cast. No specific role or interaction detailed in the provided plot summary.

Charles Collins / Quentin Collins — Night of Dark Shadows (1971)

Quentin Collins is the young artist who inherits Collinwood and becomes troubled by visions of Charles Collins, his ancestor and apparent past-life identity. Possessed by Charles, he attempts to drown Tracy, later attacks Gerard, and finally returns to the estate under complete supernatural control, advancing on Tracy with Angelique.

Paul Reynolds — Up the Sandbox (1972)

Paul Reynolds is Margaret’s husband and a Columbia University history professor. His absorption in academic work leaves Margaret feeling neglected and dissatisfied, contributing to her fantasies and secrecy about the pregnancy. He is the person Margaret ultimately tells before she leaves to spend a day away from family responsibilities.

Fletcher Odermatt — Larva (2005)

Fletcher Odermatt is the president of Host and is under pressure from the Board to make the company’s expensive clinical trials profitable. He pushes the project forward, resists investigations, and orders Milo Turner to remain silent after revealing the company’s deceptive cattle injections, protecting the corporate conspiracy as the crisis expands.

Career Overview

David Selby has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1966. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Dark Shadows, Falcon Crest, The Social Network. 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
59
Birth Date
1941-02-05
Birth Place
Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1176588), public domain (CC0).