David Zorba is the chief of neurosurgery at County General Hospital and Ben Casey's mentor. In the pilot, he praises Casey to a colleague as the best chief resident the hospital has known in twenty years. Zorba leaves the series at the start of its fifth season.
Guardian or keeper character in the 25th Century.
Loyal family steward who suffers torture but remains faithful to Judah's lineage.
Renowned scientist whose work Klaatu studies and completes to gain access.
A cyborg doctor and Zed's old friend who runs a space station filled with androids. He initially intends for Shad to marry his daughter but is left behind when Nanelia helps Shad escape to recruit mercenaries.
A dedicated Indian camp worker and water carrier who dreams of becoming a British soldier. He discovers a hidden Thuggee temple, alerts his officers, and joins the rescue mission. After being captured and bayoneted, he climbs the temple dome, sounds an alarm to warn the approaching regiment, and dies a hero. He is posthumously promoted to corporal.
Old bookseller on Portobello Road who provides historical context about the sorcerer Astoroth and the island of Naboombu. He clarifies that the final spell is not in any printed book but is engraved on the Star of Astoroth medallion.
Doc Erwin Riedenschneider is the criminal mastermind who begins organizing the jewel robbery after leaving prison. He recruits the specialists, negotiates with Alonzo D. Emmerich, manages the aftermath, and urges the insurance payoff scheme, but police eventually recognize and arrest him with the stolen jewels.
The actual Catholic priest who escorts Alastray to San Sebastian; his murder serves as the catalyst for the mistaken identity plot.
Henry Heusken is Harris's translator-secretary and accompanies him when he arrives in Japan. As Harris's only named companion among the foreign delegation, he supports the consul's work during the conflict over diplomatic recognition and the effort to establish an American presence in Shimoda.
A production manager who leaves his firm with Harriet Boyd and Teddy Sherman to establish Sherboyco Dresses. When Harriet proposes that the partners align with her at Noble's company, Sam and Teddy reject the offer and prefer bankruptcy to joining the competition. He is one of the partners Harriet asks to forgive when she returns.
The 1st Supreme Court Justice is part of the Supreme Court group that reviews petitions, including Gideon's, and discusses whether to hear his claim. The justices debate whether the right to an attorney should apply universally rather than depend on special qualifications; the plot summary does not identify this justice's individual argument.
Sam Jaffe has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Tarzan (Ron Ely) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Ben Casey, Ben-Hur, The Day the Earth Stood Still. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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