Bruce Weitz

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Characters played by Bruce Weitz

Mick Belker — Hill Street Blues (1981)

Detective who is knocked unconscious by a criminal during an undercover detail and hidden in an interstate bus luggage compartment.

Lester McKenna — Half Past Dead (2002)

Death row inmate holding the secret location of stolen gold.

Dummy (Voice) — Triloquist (2008)

A sentient ventriloquist dummy that walks and talks independently. After killing Angelina's abusive uncle, it is stored away until retrieved to speak for mute Norbert. It commits multiple murders during a cross-country trip to Vegas, clashes with Angelina over loyalty, and seemingly dies alongside Norbert. Ultimately survives the film, cradling the infant left behind by Angelina.

Capt. 'Turd' Fenner, FED 397 aka Atlantic — Velocity Trap (1999)

Capt. 'Turd' Fenner is identified as a crew member aboard FED 397, also known as Atlantic. He accompanies Stokes and Delacruz on the federal cargo mission carrying money collected from banks across many planets. The summary gives no further actions or outcome for Fenner after the suspected navigation problem and the Endeavor's arrival.

Dr. Campbell — Dinocroc (2004)

Scientist responsible for creating the Dinocroc hybrids by combining Cretaceous dinosaur DNA with modern crocodile DNA at Gereco. Initially helps Diane, Tom, and Dick fight the creature, but is ultimately killed by it while tracking it near the town's beach.

Popcorn — El Cortez (2006)

Popcorn accompanies Carlo on the trip to the remote mine. The summary gives no further details about his actions or background, but places him among the group traveling with Manny as they pursue the proposed mining venture.

Lt. Dominick Caroselli — Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 (1996)

Lt. Dominick Caroselli is brought in by the authorities to negotiate with Harry Kee during the school-bus hostage crisis. His role is to communicate with the hijacker as police try to manage the threat and secure the safe return of the passengers.

Detective McAdams — Justice for Annie (1996)

Detective McAdams is the detective who helps Carol after she becomes suspicious about Annie's death. Following the funeral, Carol learns that Helen is named beneficiary of Annie's $100,000 life insurance policy and tries to collect evidence that Annie was murdered for the money; the detective assists her in this effort.

Robert Shapiro — The O.J. Simpson Story (1995)

Prominent defense attorney on O.J. Simpson's legal team, playing a key role in the courtroom strategy and media management.

Toulio — The Dukes (2007)

A veteran member of The Dukes who struggles with obscurity and financial hardship in 2008, participating in a desperate heist before ultimately finding self-worth beyond lost fame.

Career Overview

Bruce Weitz has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work is anchored in the Half Past Dead Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Hill Street Blues, Triloquist, El Cortez. 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
79
Birth Date
1943-05-27
Birth Place
Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.

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