Jim Beaver

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Characters played by Jim Beaver

Whitney Ellsworth — Deadwood (2004)

Deadwood resident involved in local business and social dynamics during the gold rush era.

Charlie Mills — Harper's Island (2009)

The island sheriff who supposedly killed John Wakefield during a past killing spree. He is Abby's father and the widower of a murder victim, playing a crucial role in the island's dark history.

Duke Grover — The Life of David Gale (2003)

Official or associate in the Texas justice system.

Carter Cushing — Crimson Peak (2015)

Carter Cushing is Edith’s wealthy businessman father, who rejects Thomas Sharpe’s investment proposal and hires a private detective to investigate the Sharpe siblings. He tries to protect Edith by forcing them to leave America, but Lucille later admits that she murdered him.

Sheriff Jedediah Judd — Nightmare Alley (2021)

Sheriff Jedediah Judd is the local law-enforcement official who raids the carnival after learning about the geek show. Stanton Carlisle uses cold reading and manipulation to persuade him to show leniency, demonstrating how effectively Stanton can control authority figures through performance.

Sheriff Ritter — Joy Ride (2001)

Local sheriff who warns the brothers about the highway dangers.

Clarkson — Sister Act (1992)

Minor character appearing in early scenes of the original film.

Ranger Tony — Adaptation. (2002)

A park ranger whose truck is involved in a head-on collision with Charlie and Donald's vehicle during their swamp escape. The crash results in Donald's death and Charlie's survival.

Earl Smith — In Country (1989)

Emmett's father and Samantha's paternal grandfather. Represents the older Kentucky generation and family roots, providing background context to the household dynamics.

Jack Tugdon — Dark and Stormy Night (2009)

A big-game hunter attending the will reading. He is later murdered during the night along with other guests.

Deputy Willie Rudd — Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (1992)

Lawman assisting in the Pleasant Valley War investigations and ranch security.

Motel Manager — Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake (1988)

Local business owner providing witness testimony in the lakeside murder case.

Career Overview

Jim Beaver has 92 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Gunsmoke Movie Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Deadwood, Harper's Island, Next. 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
92
Birth Date
1950-08-12
Birth Place
Laramie, Wyoming, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q155378), public domain (CC0).