John Pankow

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Characters played by John Pankow

POW #6 — Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

Imprisoned soldier.

John Vukovich — To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

Richard Chance's new Secret Service partner, John Vukovich initially follows procedure but is gradually drawn into Chance's dangerous schemes. After Chance's death, he kills Rick Masters, adopts Chance's methods, and takes control of Ruth Lanier's remaining obligations.

Fred Melrose — The Secret of My Success (1987)

A colleague of Brantley in the mailroom who supports him during the corporate takeover. He remains loyal to Brantley and is present at his side when Brantley assumes the role of CEO, helping to secure the company's future and protect employee jobs.

Vince McBride — The Object of My Affection (1998)

Vince McBride is Nina Borowski's boyfriend and the father of her unborn child. He wants to marry Nina after learning about the pregnancy, but she declines and ends their relationship. He remains joyful about the baby and visits Nina in the hospital after the birth.

Geoffrey Fisher — Monkey Shines (1988)

A research scientist and Allan's friend who secretly experiments on a capuchin monkey to boost its intelligence, later using Allan's home as an undisclosed testing ground.

Levine — A Stranger Among Us (1992)

Emily's second police partner. He assists during the arrest of the Baldessari brothers, gets injured in the ensuing chase, and later reappears on leave to invite Emily on a trip, which she declines.

Italo Bianchi — Year of the Gun (1991)

A seemingly moderate, left-leaning university lecturer and David's friend. He secretly collaborates with the Red Brigades. After Alison shows him David's novel draft, he passes it to the terrorists, triggering their suspicion of a leak and setting off the chain of events that leads to the protagonists' persecution.

Lou Landers — Johnny Be Good (1988)

Lou is a sports agent present during the chaotic signing-day aftermath. When Johnny refuses to commit to the schools competing for him, Lou helps turn the already tense gathering into a major melee. His actions emphasize how aggressively outside business interests pursue Johnny after his public rejection of special treatment and corrupt recruitment.

Sid — Putzel (2012)

Sid is Walter's uncle and the proprietor of the family emporium, the business Walter hopes eventually to preside over. He is a much older married man who begins an affair with Sally, making him the central figure in the relationship Walter seeks to sabotage.

Career Overview

John Pankow has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work is anchored in the Rambo universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Mad About You, Episodes, Morning Glory. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
42
Birth Date
1954-04-28
Birth Place
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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