Rip Torn

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Characters played by Rip Torn

Zed — Men in Black (1997)

MIB headquarters director, oversees operations and agent assignments with strategic precision.

Zed — Men in Black II (2002)

MIB headquarters chief, authoritative and pragmatic, oversees field operations.

Zeus — Hercules (1997)

Physical portrayal of the King of the Gods.

Lou Lo Duca (voice) — Bee Movie (2007)

Bee character in hive community interactions.

Large-Headed Alien at Funeral (uncredited) — Men in Black 3 (2012)

Extraterrestrial mourner, attends memorial service.

The CEO — RoboCop 3 (1993)

Head of OmniCorp in the 2014 reboot, pushing for militarized drones.

Patches O'Houlihan — DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Elderly Irish-American dodgeball legend and former champion who provides training videos and volunteers to coach the Average Joe's team. His unconventional, intense training methods and eventual passing inspire Peter to win the championship.

Louis XV — Marie Antoinette (2006)

The King of France whom Marie Antoinette meets upon her arrival. He dies of smallpox following a masquerade ball, ordering his mistress to leave Versailles before passing the throne to his grandson.

Jim Brody — Freddy Got Fingered (2001)

Jim is Gord's harsh and belittling father, who repeatedly tells him to abandon animation and get a job. He destroys Gord's half-pipe, humiliates him in public, and later follows him to Hollywood, where his disruptive behavior unintentionally helps Gord sell an animated series.

Nathan Bryce — The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

Former professor turned fuel technician at World Enterprises who becomes Newton's confidant. He suspects Newton's true nature, confirms it using a hidden X-ray camera, and later marries Mary-Lou. Years later, he purchases Newton's alien radio broadcast album and reunites with the despondent protagonist at a restaurant.

Bud Kruger / President Reagan — Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)

A high-ranking official or antagonist in the space shuttle mission whose plans Ted must thwart to prevent disaster.

Joe — Happy Tears (2009)

Joe is Jane and Laura’s ailing father, whose erratic behavior and worsening condition make caring for him unpredictable. Fixated on a treasure supposedly buried in the yard, he persuades his daughters to dig; they find a letter addressed to Mitch, which Joe treats as vindication, but the box is empty and does not ease their financial worries.

Career Overview

Rip Torn has 162 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Men in Black with 3 titles. Signature works include Men in Black, Men in Black II, RoboCop 3. 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
162
Birth Date
1931-02-06
Birth Place
Temple, Texas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q313522), public domain (CC0).