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Charles Hallahan (1943–1997)

Actor

Beefy, Philadelphia-born Charles Hallahan was often cast as cops, both good and bad, mainly because the map of Ireland was written all over his face. A graduate of Rutgers University, he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Temple University in his hometown. After spending some time in regional theater... See full bio »

Born:

Charles John Hallahan
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died:

(age 54) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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2004 Mind Rage
Jack Stillman
 
1998 Ambushed
Sheriff Carter
 
1997 Players (TV series)
Jack Clancy
– Three of a Con (1997) … Jack Clancy
 
1997 The Visitor (TV series)
Sheriff
– Teufelsnacht (1997) … Sheriff
 
1997 Things That Go Bump (TV movie)
Chief Garrett
 
1997 NYPD Blue (TV series)
Earl Dawkins
– What a Dump! (1997) … Earl Dawkins
 
1997 The Pest
Angus
 
1997 Dante's Peak
Paul Dreyfus
 
1996 Rolling Thunder (TV movie)
 
1996 The Rich Man's Wife
Detective Dan Fredricks
 
1996 Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles (TV series)
Travis Marshall / Janitor / Quarryman
– The Journey (1996) … Travis Marshall (voice)
– And Justice for All (1996) … Quarryman (voice) / Travis Marshall (voice)
– Ransom … Janitor (voice) / Travis Marshall (voice)
 
1996 The Fan
Coop
 
1995-1996 Gargoyles (TV series)
Travis Marshall / Macduff / Mr. Jaffe
– Hunter's Moon: Part 3 (1996) … Travis Marshall (voice)
– The Gathering: Part 1 (1996) … Travis Marshall (voice)
– Protection (1995) … Mr. Jaffe (voice) / Travis Marshall (voice)
– Outfoxed (1995) … Travis Marshall (voice)
– City of Stone: Part 3 (1995) … Macduff (voice) / Travis Marshall (voice)
See all 8 episodes »
 
1996 Almost Perfect (TV series)
Tom Ryan
– Moving In: Part 2 (1996) … Tom Ryan
– Moving In: Part 1 (1996) … Tom Ryan
 
1995-1996 Sisters (TV series)
William 'Will' Griffin, Sr.
– Leap Before You Look (1996) … William 'Will' Griffin, Sr.
– A Perfectly Reasonable Explanation (1995) … William 'Will' Griffin, Sr.
 
1996 Executive Decision
General Sarlow
 
1995 Coach (TV series)
University President Charles W. Kisley
– Bye Bye Burleigh: Part 1 (1995) … University President Charles W. Kisley
– The Day I Met Frank Gifford (1995) … University President Charles W. Kisley
 
1995 JAG (TV series)
General Thomas Williams
– Desert Son (1995) … General Thomas Williams
 
1995 Sweet Justice (TV series)
Kellogg
– Clouds of Glory (1995) … Kellogg
 
1995 The Return of Hunter (TV movie)
Capt. Charlie Devane
 
1994 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Barry Noble
– The Murder Channel (1994) … Barry Noble
 
1994 Mad About You (TV series)
'Sloopy' Dunbar
– Legacy (1994) … 'Sloopy' Dunbar
 
1994 Jack Reed: A Search for Justice (TV movie)
Roy Galvin
 
1993-1994 Grace Under Fire (TV series)
Bill Davis
– Good Ol' Grace (1994) … Bill Davis
– A Car and a Kiss (1994) … Bill Davis
– See Quentin Run (1994) … Bill Davis
– Things Left Undone (1994) (credit only)
– It Happened One Week (1994) … Bill Davis
See all 23 episodes »
 
1994 Roswell (TV movie)
Older Pilot MacIntire
 
1993 Warlock: The Armageddon
Ethan Larson
 
1993 Jack's Place (TV series)
Frankie
– Something Wonderful This Way Comes (1993) … Frankie
 
1993 When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn (TV movie)
Det. Whalen
 
1993 Wild Palms (TV mini-series)
Gavin Whitehope
– The Floating World (1993) … Gavin Whitehope
– Everything Must Go (1993) … Gavin Whitehope
 
1993 Law & Order (TV series)
Captain Tom O'Hara
– Manhood (1993) … Captain Tom O'Hara
 
1993 Dave
Policeman
 
1993 Sirens (TV series)
Bob Witkow
– Jumper (1993) … Bob Witkow
 
1993 In the Heat of the Night (TV series)
Bob Pinkney
– Falsely Accused (1993) … Bob Pinkney
 
1993 Body of Evidence
Dr. McCurdy
 
1992 Picket Fences (TV series)
Greg Stone
– Frank the Potato Man (1992) … Greg Stone
 
1992 Civil Wars (TV series)
– Drone of Arc (1992)
 
1992 Nails (TV movie)
Bud Taylor
 
1991 Cast a Deadly Spell (TV movie)
Det. Morris Bradbury
 
1986-1991 Hunter (TV series)
Capt. Charles Devane
– Little Man with a Big Reputation (1991) … Capt. Charles Devane
– Ex Marks the Spot (1991) … Capt. Charles Devane
– Cries of Silence (1991) … Capt. Charles Devane
– All That Glitters (1991) … Capt. Charles Devane
– The Grab (1991) … Capt. Charles Devane
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1991 A Smile in the Dark
 
1990 Wings (TV series)
Ted Cobb
– The Story of Joe (1990) … Ted Cobb
 
1990 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Wrecker
– The Perfect Date (1990) … Wrecker
 
1989 The Revenge of Al Capone (TV movie)
 
1989 True Believer
Vincent Dennehy
 
1987 Fatal Beauty
Deputy Getz
 
1987 J. Edgar Hoover (TV movie)
Joseph McCarthy
 
1987 P.K. and the Kid
Bazooka
 
1986 A Winner Never Quits (TV movie)
Nelson Gary Sr.
 
1985 The Equalizer (TV series)
George Cook
– Back Home (1985) … George Cook
 
1985 Pale Rider
McGill
 
1985 Vision Quest
Coach
 
1984 Tales of the Unexpected (TV series)
Charlie / Jack Lowry
– Bird of Prey (1984) … Charlie
– Wet Saturday (1984) … Jack Lowry
 
1984 Kidco
Richard Cessna
 
1983 Silkwood
Earl Lapin
 
1983 Two of a Kind
Archbishop (uncredited)
 
1983 The Star Chamber
Officer Pickett (uncredited)
 
1983 Twilight Zone: The Movie
Ray (Segment #1)
 
1983 Allison Sydney Harrison (TV movie)
Sgt. Beatty
 
1982 The Thing
Vance Norris
 
1979-1982 Lou Grant (TV series)
Chet Wilke / Chuck
– Law (1982) … Chuck
– Witness (1979) … Chet Wilke
 
1981 Bret Maverick (TV series)
Terrible Fred McShane
– Anything for a Friend (1981) … Terrible Fred McShane
 
1981 The Other Victim (TV movie)
Jack Berger
 
1981 Margin for Murder (TV movie)
Pat Chambers
 
1981 Hill Street Blues (TV series)
Charlie Weeks
– Jungle Madness (1981) … Charlie Weeks
– Rites of Spring (1981) … Charlie Weeks
 
1981 Chicago Story (TV movie)
John Ryan
 
1981 M*A*S*H (TV series)
Colin Turnbull
– Taking the Fifth (1981) … Colin Turnbull
 
1981 Trapper John, M.D. (TV series)
Sam
– Straight and Narrow (1981) … Sam
 
1980 Hide in Plain Sight
Dixon (Bartender)
 
1980 Hart to Hart (TV series)
Warren Sanford
– A Question of Innocence (1980) … Warren Sanford
 
1980 Skag (TV series)
Fisher
– Pilot (1980) … Fisher
 
1979 Going in Style
Pete
 
1979 The Waltons (TV series)
Assistant Director Baker
– The Starlet (1979) … Assistant Director Baker
 
1979 Good Times (TV series)
Sergeant
– The Physical (1979) … Sergeant
 
1979 Nightwing
Henry
 
1978-1979 The Paper Chase (TV series)
Ernie
– Scavenger Hunt (1979) … Ernie
– A Case of Detente (1979) … Ernie
– The Tables Down at Ernie's (1979) … Ernie
– The Clay Footed Idol (1979) … Ernie
– Once More with Feeling (1979) … Ernie
See all 16 episodes »
 
1979 Family (TV series)
Watch Commander
– Moment of Truth (1979) … Watch Commander
 
1979 Soap (TV series)
Lance
– Episode #2.15 (1979) … Lance
 
1978 Terror Out of the Sky (TV movie)
Tibbles Sr.
 
1978 All in the Family (TV series)
Officer Harrison
– Bogus Bills (1978) … Officer Harrison
 
1978 Dallas (TV series)
Harry Ritlin
– Double Wedding (1978) … Harry Ritlin
 
1978 James at 16 (TV series)
– Knocking Heads (1978)
 
1978 A Death in Canaan (TV movie)
Cpl. Sebastian
 
1977 Hawaii Five-O (TV series)
Larry Kent
– Deadly Doubles (1977) … Larry Kent
 
1977 Happy Days (TV series)
Truant Officer
– My Cousin the Cheat (1977) … Truant Officer
 
1977 The Rockford Files (TV series)
Brian
– The Battle of Canoga Park (1977) … Brian
 
1974 Great Performances (TV series)
Cadet / Montfleury
– Cyrano de Bergerac (1974) … Montfleury / Cadet
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2012 Special Collector's Edition (TV series) (in memory of - 1 episode)
– La Cosa (2012) (in memory of)
 
1998 The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (video documentary) (in memory of our friend)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
1998 The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (video documentary)
Himself
 
1984 Terror in the Aisles (documentary)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2012 Special Collector's Edition (TV series)
 
2002 Hunter: Return to Justice (TV movie)
Captain Devane
 

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Personal Details

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Taught High School in New Jersey.

Alternate Names:

Chuck Hallahan

Height:

5' 11" (1.80 m)
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Trivia:

In an interview shortly before his death, he recalled how fans remember him mostly for his role as Norris in John Carpenter's The Thing and the special make-up effects for the ill-fated geologist. See more »

Nickname:

Chuck See more »

Star Sign:

Leo