Michael Beach

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Characters played by Michael Beach

Jesse Kane (archive footage) (uncredited) — Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)

Archive footage character

Detective Sendal — Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)

Law enforcement officer investigating Elise's death.

Jesse Kane (Manta's Father) — Aquaman (2018)

Fisherman killed by Atlanteans, motivating Black Manta

Henry Kessler — Saw X (2023)

Man captured in Jigsaw's house in Saw II

Mr. Darnell — Lean On Me (1989)

English teacher and football coach demoted by Clark. Suspended for insubordination but reinstated after administrative pressure.

Saul Gomez — Superintelligence (2020)

A senior NSA agent leading the government's response to the AI threat. He oversees Carol's detention, interrogation, and the execution of the Seattle containment strategy.

Col. Abe Ellis — Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008)

Military commander coordinating defense efforts against extraterrestrial threats.

Frank Hunt — If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)

Fonny's father who is initially excited about the pregnancy but worries about covering legal and child expenses. He discusses financial responsibilities with Joseph Rivers.

Mayor Jenkins — Red Dawn (2012)

Mayor Jenkins is Daryl's father and the mayor of the occupied town. Captain Cho uses him to pressure the resistance group into surrendering, making him a direct link between the occupying authorities and Daryl's family. His coerced role highlights the pressure placed on local civilians during the invasion.

Black Manta (voice) — Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)

Voice actor portraying the vengeful mercenary with advanced diving tech.

Harold Thewlis — Inheritance (2020)

The Monroe family attorney. He delivers Archer's secret message to Lauren, sets up offshore accounts and a private jet for Morgan's planned escape, and is subsequently murdered.

Carl Durant — Deep Blue Sea 2 (2018)

Pharmaceutical billionaire funding unethical shark modification tests.

Career Overview

Michael Beach has 124 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently DCEU with 2 titles. Signature works include Shelby Oaks, The Perfect Couple, Immanence. 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
124
Birth Date
1963-10-30
Birth Place
West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1320615), public domain (CC0).