Lane Smith

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Characters played by Lane Smith

Perry White — Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)

The editor of the Daily Planet who hires Clark Kent following his job interview. He oversees the newspaper's operations in Metropolis.

Nathan Bates — V (1984)

Nathan Bates is the CEO of Science Frontiers and a power-seeking human leader. He arranges Diana's abduction and offers her better accommodations in exchange for alien technology, then exploits the collapse of government to become governor of Los Angeles and declare the city open to both sides.

Jim Trotter III — My Cousin Vinny (1992)

Jim Trotter III is the prosecuting district attorney who presents the circumstantial case against William 'Bill' Gambini and Stan Rothenstein. He calls witnesses and introduces tire-track evidence through George Wilbur, but Vincent 'Vinny' Gambini discredits the testimony and evidence. Trotter ultimately moves to dismiss all charges.

Jack Reilly — The Mighty Ducks (1992)

Gordon's ambitious former boss who pressures him to return to corporate law.

Senator Davenport — Air America (1990)

Senator Davenport visits Laos to investigate reports that Air America is transporting drugs. After being embarrassed by his first meeting with General Soong, he grows suspicious of the official explanations, demands evidence, and threatens to expose Lemond and Diehl before Lemond intimidates him with political retaliation.

Walter Warner — Son in Law (1993)

Becca's father and a farmer in South Dakota. Initially skeptical of Crawl's city habits, he gradually becomes convinced of the young man's competence and sincerity, especially after Crawl saves his father's life with CPR. He ultimately dismisses the treacherous farmhand Theo and accepts Crawl into the family.

Harless Hocker — Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)

A farmer and member of the lynch mob. After discovering a scarecrow in his field, he investigates his barn where a wood chipper mysteriously activates, causing him to fall and suffer a fatal accident.

Leroy — Rooster Cogburn (1975)

Minor character or local resident.

Fred Turner — Gideon's Trumpet (1980)

Fred Turner is the attorney assigned to Gideon for his retrial after Gideon is disappointed to learn he must face court again. Turner challenges the prosecution's case, points out a credibility problem with a key witness, and develops information from other people previously questioned. His work helps the jury find Gideon not guilty.

Ron Wilson — The Scout (1994)

Ron Wilson is the Yankees' general manager. When Al calls to report discovering Steve's extraordinary baseball abilities, Ron fires Al and orders him not to return. His decision establishes the institutional resistance Al must defy before Steve can be brought to the United States and considered by the team.

Reverend Jeremiah Brown — Inherit the Wind (1999)

A religious leader who insists that the town is defending the Lord’s battle. His condemnation contributes to the emotional pressure surrounding the trial and intensifies the conflict between religious conviction and intellectual inquiry.

Warden Eaton Sharpe — Prison (1987)

Former prison guard turned warden. Corrupt and deeply guilty for framing an innocent man for execution in 1964. Enforces a harsh disciplinary environment, and his guilt manifests as sadism and erratic behavior as the ghost's revenge escalates. Primary antagonist.

Career Overview

Lane Smith has 85 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Alien Nation Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, The Distinguished Gentleman, The Mighty Ducks. 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
85
Birth Date
1936-04-29 00:00:00
Birth Place
Memphis, Tennessee, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q740939), public domain (CC0).