John Cullum

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Characters played by John Cullum

Jim Dahlberg — The Day After (1983)

Jim Dahlberg is a Harrisonville farmer and the father of Denise. During the crisis, he hosts a wedding rehearsal, prepares his cellar as a bomb shelter, and tries to protect his family from the approaching nuclear war. After the attack and social collapse, Jim and the remaining members of his household are eventually killed by squatters.

Professor Steeves — Kill Your Darlings (2013)

Professor Steeves is a Columbia law professor associated with the institution that the young writers challenge through their New Vision movement. He represents the establishment values against which Ginsberg and Carr rebel. Ginsberg's final paper ultimately places his standing at Columbia in conflict with those institutional expectations.

Edward Rutledge (SC) — 1776 (1972)

Southern delegate who leads a walkout protest over language addressing slavery and King George. He later returns to vote in favor of independence once the controversial slavery provision is removed.

Yates — Jungleland (2020)

A ruthless pimp Stanley has previously dealt with. He holds Sky captive, tortures Stanley for failing to deliver her, and gloats over her exploitation. He is executed by Lion during a rescue operation at his Reno hideout.

Judge Merle Coffey — Inherit the Wind (1999)

The judge presiding over the trial. He warns reporters and spectators against disorder, insists that the proceedings remain a trial rather than a public show, and sustains objections that prevent the defense from presenting scientific expert testimony.

Nate — Simchas and Sorrows (2022)

Nate is Agnes's eccentric grandfather and a source of unconditional support amid the pressure surrounding her relationship and conversion. He encourages her to stay true to herself, helping her hold on to her values while she and Levi face conflict over family expectations and belief.

Bob Andersen — Christine (2016)

Newsroom colleague with minor plot involvement.

Aaron Burr — The Man Without a Country (1973)

Burr visits Nolan's fort in Louisiana and persuades Nolan and other officers with promises of glory through the seizure of Texas from Mexico. After Burr is acquitted of treason, Nolan is tried for his part in the conspiracy. Burr's recruitment of the young officer leads to the events that end in Nolan's lifelong exile.

Career Overview

John Cullum has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Their work is anchored in the John Carpenter Films universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Northern Exposure, The Day After, The Acolyte. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
63
Birth Date
1930-03-02
Birth Place
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

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