John Dunsworth

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Characters played by John Dunsworth

James 'Jim' Lahey — Trailer Park Boys (2001)

Vindictive, alcoholic trailer park supervisor and disgraced ex-cop who constantly attempts to derail the boys' schemes and uses 'Shitisms' in his speech.

Jim Burns — Stone Cold (2005)

Paradise resident, provides witness testimony or information in local cases.

Mr. Lahey — Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006)

The corrupt trailer park supervisor who attempts to evict the boys by falsifying rent records. He witnesses money falling from Ricky's car, reports the theft, and chases the group in his vehicle. In court, his testimony is the sole evidence against the protagonists, but Ricky exposes his intoxication via a breathalyzer, causing Lahey's credibility to collapse and securing the boys' acquittal.

Divine Predecessor (voice) — The Lexx: Super Nova (1997)

Ancient entity voice delivering mystical warnings and historical context.

Manager — Too Young to Be a Dad (2002)

The Manager employs Matt Freeman at a pizzeria after Matt decides he must help pay the pregnancy-related bills. The Manager makes Matt work later than legally allowed, although Matt performs well at the job. This employment increases Matt's exhaustion and contributes to the family's continuing financial strain.

Jim Lahey — Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It (2014)

Trailer park supervisor who uninvitedly attends a funeral and blames Ricky for his stroke. Secretly follows Ricky's group to plant cocaine in their vehicles. Becomes addicted to the drugs, later knocks out a police officer, fights Ricky, and gets tased. The shock reverses his stroke.

Jim Lahey — Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009)

Jim Lahey is the main force opposing Julian, Ricky, and Bubbles. Sober at first, he opens a wealthy new trailer park and tries to demolish Sunnyvale because its sewer line must cross Julian's lot. After one drink, he relapses, destroys Ricky's cannabis operation and Julian's trailer, disrupts the bank robbery, threatens suicide, and ends up drunk and miserable in Cuba with the stolen money.

Video Asteroid Commander — I Worship His Shadow (1996)

Commander of asteroid-based surveillance and defense.

Jim Lahey — Trailer Park Boys: Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys (2008)

Jim Lahey is closely connected to Randy and becomes a target of Julian's plan. At the Blandford Recreational Centre event, Jim becomes heavily intoxicated while Julian and the others exploit the confusion around the liquor, drugs, and food operation.

Jim Lahey — The Trailer Park Boys Xmas Special (2004)

Jim Lahey attempts to control the trailer park by banning alcohol, but quickly violates his own rule. He helps provide Randy with food and temporary shelter through a church outreach effort, then continues drinking with him. His behavior causes another public confrontation and places further strain on his marriage.

Divine Predecessor (voice) — Eating Pattern (1997)

Former leader of the Megashadow, referenced in lore.

Running Man — Giga Shadow (1997)

Agile individual specializing in evasion and rapid movement tactics.

Career Overview

John Dunsworth has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Trailer Park Boys Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include Trailer Park Boys, Sweet Angel Mine, John Dunsworth: The Candidate. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
60
Birth Date
1946-04-12
Birth Place
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3181396), public domain (CC0).