Billy's well-meaning father who accidentally acquires Gizmo.
Police lieutenant investigating a series of brutal murders. He suspects George Miller is responsible for the killings rather than accepting the psychiatric diagnosis.
A genuine priest at the local monastery who welcomes and trusts Ned and Jim despite their true identities as escaped convicts.
Pragmatic parent who initially resists Alec's obsession with the wild horse.
Voiceover storyteller providing narrative context and transitions.
Lead protagonist and primary focus of the science fiction comedy narrative.
LAPD Captain who leads the urgent police tracking operation against Pace. He coordinates the pursuit through Southern California to stop the 48-car contract heist.
Mayor Ed Biddle governs the small brewery town of Filmore and is Jo Biddle's father. Despite warnings from Jo and Dr. Brad Kagen that a huge snake is killing residents, he initially refuses to cancel the upcoming lager festival.
A wagon driver in the alternate world who gives Cat and Thomas a ride to the nearest truck stop with his granddaughter, Cissy. A biker gang later attacks his wagon and shoots him. Thomas stabilizes Jake, and arranges with that world's Traeger to have him transported to a hospital in Denver.
Ellie's brother, involved in early family conflicts and social dynamics surrounding the Ewing-Southworth connections.
Actor playing multiple roles including LAPD Captain Gibbs, driving police pursuit narrative.
Al Bensinger is an old friend of Ray and Pete who hires the brothers to transport Christmas presents and a major surprise from California to his hometown of Willow Creek. The surprise is a truckload of supplies intended to let the town reopen its closed cannery and make chili. He also makes Pete a partner in their company, giving Pete the chance to stop driving and spend more time with Michael.
Hoyt Axton has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Gone in 60 Seconds Trilogy with 2 titles. Signature works include Gremlins, Harmony Cats, Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 8 universes
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