Edward Platt

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Characters played by Edward Platt

Ray Fremick — Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

Ray Fremick is an officer who becomes involved with Jim after Jim's release from the juvenile station. Jim reveals his frustrations to him, and Fremick later joins the search for Jim and Plato. At the observatory, he is among the police present when Plato emerges with the gun and is fatally shot.

Azor the High Priest — Atlantis: The Lost Continent (1961)

A kindly high priest who recognizes the animals' flight and other signs as warnings of Atlantis's impending destruction. He explains the danger to Demetrios, demonstrates the power crystal devices, helps expose the weapon's threat, and attacks Zaren during the final chaos before being overcome.

Neil Shipley — Reprisal! (1956)

Neil Shipley is one of the three Shipley brothers opposing Madden's ownership of the ranch. Together with his brothers, he resents Madden's support for American Indians, participates in the accusations and lynch mob, and opens fire during the final confrontation, where Madden shoots both surviving brothers.

Mr. Tucker / Mr. T — The Rebel Set (1959)

The proprietor of a Los Angeles coffee house who recruits John Mapes, Ray Miller, and George Leland for an armored car robbery, promising each a share of the money. He disguises himself as a man of the cloth, murders George and Ray, and tries to keep the entire haul. John pursues him, and Tucker dies after falling onto an electric transformer.

Dr. Easton — Destination Space (1959)

An impartial observer who travels to the space station to monitor operations and evaluate the crew's preparations for their second attempt at launching the lunar mission.

Sheriff J.C. Marson — Backlash (1956)

Sheriff J. C. Marson questions Jim after Jim brings a dead deputy to Silver City. He learns that Jim is seeking the person responsible for his father's death and explains that the deputy's brothers may seek revenge. Marson advises Jim to contact Sergeant George Lake in Tucson, directing the investigation toward the massacre's surviving evidence.

The Warden — House of Numbers (1957)

The Warden represents the prison administration pursuing the escape. After receiving an anonymous call alleging that Bill Judlow and Mrs. Ruth Judlow helped Arnie Judlow, he summons them for questioning, placing their freedom and the success of Arnie's escape in immediate jeopardy.

Gen. Thomas — Johnny Shiloh (1965)

Gen. Thomas is a Union commander who rallies retreating Federal forces with Johnny at the Battle of Shiloh. Later, Gabe and Johnny are returning to Thomas's headquarters after delivering an important message when Gabe is wounded and Johnny is captured.

Career Overview

Edward Platt has 68 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work is anchored in the Get Smart Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Get Smart, North by Northwest, Atlantis: The Lost Continent. 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
68
Birth Date
1916-02-14 00:00:00
Birth Place
Staten Island, New York, USA

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