Ted Bessell

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Characters played by Ted Bessell

Bob Matthews — Billie (1965)

Jean's secret husband of seven months and father of her unborn child. He initially faces Howard's anger but is eventually accepted by the family.

Jeffrey Elliot — Scream, Pretty Peggy (1973)

A reclusive sculptor living with his mother, Jeffrey hires Peggy as a housekeeper and develops an artistic and romantic bond with her. He secretly cares for Jennifer, whom he previously murdered, and later slips into her alternate persona before approaching Peggy with a knife and being shot by his mother.

Axel Magee — Don't Drink the Water (1969)

Axel Magee is the inept son of the absent American ambassador and the person left in charge of the embassy. He grants the Hollanders political asylum, searches for a way to free them, and devises a party escape plan. His relationship with Susan becomes romantic, leading her to stay behind and marry him.

Lt. Wilbur Harkness — McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force (1965)

Charismatic officer whose identity is swapped with Parker, causing comedic chaos

Career Overview

Ted Bessell has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work is anchored in the McHale's Navy Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include That Girl, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Scream, Pretty Peggy. 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
18
Birth Date
1935-03-20

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