Alun Armstrong

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Characters played by Alun Armstrong

Brian Lane — New Tricks (2004)

Retired detective sergeant, team member known for unconventional methods and street smarts.

Mornay — Braveheart (1995)

Scottish noble who betrays Wallace by withdrawing troops at Falkirk.

Baltus Hafez — The Mummy Returns (2001)

Baltus Hafez is a museum curator who leads the cult responsible for reviving Imhotep and kidnapping Evelyn O'Connell. He seeks control of the supernatural army and uses the Bracelet to summon it, but is caught in the battle between Rick O'Connell and Mathayus / The Scorpion King and dies.

Cardinal Jinette — Van Helsing (2004)

A Vatican Cardinal who tasks Van Helsing with his mission. He provides a crucial painting fragment that reveals the hidden entrance to Dracula's castle.

Owens — Patriot Games (1992)

Law enforcement officer investigating terrorist links.

Inspector Teal — The Saint (1997)

Inspector Teal is a Scotland Yard investigator who informs Emma Russell that Simon is a wanted international thief after she reports the theft of her formula. He pursues Simon through the later events and recognizes him at Emma's public presentation, although Simon escapes before he can be arrested.

Uncle Garrow — Eragon (2006)

Eragon's uncle who lives with him on the farm. He is brutally killed by Ra'zac minions sent to find the newly hatched dragon, an event that initially drives a wedge between Eragon and Saphira.

Torquil — Krull (1983)

A member of the band of thieves and fighters accompanying Colwyn on his quest. He survives the traversal of the Black Fortress and is among the final survivors who escape the collapsing spaceship.

Reuben Smith — Black Beauty (1994)

A horse caretaker at Earlshall Park who becomes intoxicated and rides Beauty recklessly. Beauty throws him off after losing a shoe, leading to Reuben's dismissal and Beauty's subsequent sale.

Ralph Lockhart — White Hunter, Black Heart (1990)

The film's unit director responsible on-site operations. He tries to keep the production on schedule but is overruled by Wilson's unpredictable decisions, serving as a secondary authority figure struggling to manage the chaotic shoot.

Maurice — Possum (2018)

Philip's decrepit uncle who shares his dilapidated childhood home. He constantly torments Philip about his past trauma and failed puppetry career. Later revealed to be the masked man who physically and sexually abused Philip as a child. He is ultimately overpowered and killed by Philip after locking a missing boy in a chest.

Capshaw — MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday (1994)

Government agent or contact providing intelligence on the nuclear weapons program.

Career Overview

Alun Armstrong has 97 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Mummy with 1 titles. Signature works include The Mummy Returns, The Choral, Van Helsing. 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
97
Birth Date
1946-07-17
Birth Place
Annfield Plain, County Durham, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q447933), public domain (CC0).