Cliff DeYoung

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Characters played by Cliff DeYoung

Gettys — North and South (1985)

A violent member of the LaMotte family who participates in the postwar attack on Mont Royal. He orders Cooper Main to kill Madeline and George when Cooper refuses to do so, then kills Cooper himself. George ultimately kills Gettys, ending the immediate threat to Madeline and the freed people under her protection.

Mr. Bailey — The Craft (1996)

Sarah's father who relocates the family and struggles with her behavioral changes.

Tom Haver — The Hunger (1983)

Sarah's boyfriend and fellow researcher who grows suspicious of her sudden changes. He visits Miriam's residence to check on Sarah and is tragically killed by the newly transformed Sarah.

Matt Wolfson — The Substitute (1996)

Private investigator hired to uncover school corruption.

Bill Freeman — Flight of the Navigator (1986)

David's father, who is reunited with him after David mysteriously reappears eight years after his disappearance.

Ed — Wild (2014)

Ed is a camper Cheryl Strayed meets at Kennedy Meadows. He notices that her boots are the wrong size, explains that the shoe company can send a proper replacement to a later stop, and helps reduce the weight of her backpack. His practical assistance makes Cheryl’s difficult trek more manageable.

Joe Paulson — The Tommyknockers (1993)

Joe Paulson is Becka Paulson's unfaithful husband. Becka Paulson sees him being electrocuted, an experience that contributes to her psychological collapse and hospitalization. Though he has limited screen presence in the described events, his death directly affects Becka and illustrates the destructive consequences of Haven's alien technology.

George Ryan — Secret Admirer (1985)

George Ryan is Connie Ryan's husband and Michael Ryan's father. He is Lou Fimple's neighbor and bridge partner, and he mistakenly reads the anonymous letter after it reaches his night-school book. Misunderstanding its meaning, he becomes entangled in Lou's imagined adultery scandal and is assaulted by Lou.

Sheriff Rand Hightower — Flashback (1990)

A sheriff who becomes involved after radicals seize Buckner and demand Walker in exchange. He helps arrange the exchange as the authorities pursue the two men, adding to the danger surrounding their journey. His role brings him into the conflict between the captors and the fugitives, though the summary gives no further details about his actions.

Marty — Suicide Kings (1997)

Marty is Carlo's attorney and becomes involved after Carlo contacts him from captivity. He contacts Lono, conducts an independent investigation, and questions Lydia for useful connections. His efforts help expand the search beyond the young men holding Carlo.

Paul Lipton — Scared Straight! Another Story (1980)

Creator of the Scared Straight program, guides at-risk youth through harsh prison realities to deter criminal behavior.

Brad Majors / Farley Flavors — Shock Treatment (1981)

Brad is imprisoned while his jealous twin brother Farley manipulates Janet for fame.

Career Overview

Cliff DeYoung has 105 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Love Comes Softly Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Craft, The Hunger, 2012 Doomsday. 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
105
Birth Date
1945-02-12
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2658233), public domain (CC0).