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Randy Oglesby
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Randy Oglesby

Born 1949 · Memphis, Tennessee, USA · Active 1971–2026

Randy Oglesby brings a distinctive energy to the cult horror genre, particularly in his role in Bad Dreams (1988). Set against the backdrop of a psychological thriller, Oglesby's performance captures the unsettling atmosphere of the film, which explores the dark corners of the mind. Known for his versatility, he embodies the tension and paranoia that define the late 80s horror landscape. Oglesby's contribution to Bad Dreams solidifies his place within the realm of exploitation cinema, showcasing the era's unique storytelling.

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Bad Dreams

Bad Dreams

1988 ★ 5.7
as Cynthia's Policeman

Unity Field, a "free love" cult from the '70s, is mostly remembered for its notorious mass suicide led by Harris, its charismatic leader. While all members are supposed to burn in a fire together, young Cynthia is spared by chance. Years later, the nightmare of Unity Field remains buried in her mind. But when those around Cynthia start killing themselves, and she begins having visions of Harris, she may be forced to confront the past -- before it confronts her.

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Filmography

97 credits
2020s 5 credits
2026
The 'Burbs as Bill
TV ★ 5.2
2026
Spider-Noir as Chief McNamara
TV ★ 8.7
2021
WandaVision as Doctor Stan Nielson
TV ★ 8.2
2021
Marvel Studios Assembled as Self - Doctor Nielson
TV ★ 7.2
2021
CSI: Vegas as Ralph Cicero
TV ★ 7.7
2010s 11 credits
2019
For All Mankind as Governor Jim Bragg
TV ★ 7.7
2018
Sharp Objects as Pastor
TV ★ 7.8
2018
Magnum P.I. as Reginald
TV ★ 7.6
2017
Godless as Asa Leopold
TV ★ 7.7
2016
Game of Aces as General Rupert Graves III
Movie ★ 4.5
2016
All the Way as Senator Strom Thurmond
Movie ★ 6.7
2015
Sandy Passage as Officer #1
Movie
2015
Documentary Now! as Officer #1
TV ★ 7.1
2013
The Lone Ranger as Shareholder
Movie ★ 6.1
2012
Touch as Carl Hirsch
TV ★ 6.6
2010
Unthinkable as Mr. Bradley
Movie ★ 6.8
2000s 32 credits
2009
Lie to Me as Congressman Weil
TV ★ 7.9
2009
Castle as Pastor Bob
TV ★ 8.0
2008
The Onion Movie as Surgeon General
Movie ★ 6.1
2008
True Blood as Theodore Newlin
TV ★ 7.6
2007
Mad Men as Walter Veith
TV ★ 8.1
2007
Dirt as Reverend Thomas Sweet
TV ★ 6.7
2006
TV ★ 5.7
2006
TV ★ 6.9
2005
The Island as Harvest Surgeon
Movie ★ 6.7
2005
Shopgirl as Tom
Movie ★ 5.8
2005
Medium as Parole Board Chairperson
TV ★ 7.5
2005
Point Pleasant as Father David
TV ★ 6.8
2005
Surface as John Glisson
TV ★ 7.1
2005
Commander in Chief as Bill Skinner
TV ★ 7.6
2005
Bones as Daniel Yoder
TV ★ 8.2
2004
Boston Legal as Walter Edmunds
TV ★ 7.9
2003
Movie ★ 6.0
2003
Path to War as John Stennis
Movie ★ 6.7
2003
Cold Case as Howard Lang
TV ★ 7.8
2003
Mister Sterling as Democratic Senate Majority Leader
TV ★ 8.3
2003
NCIS as Scott Oliver
TV ★ 7.6
2002
We Were Soldiers as Lt. Col. List (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
2002
Without a Trace as Reverend Bryce
TV ★ 7.3
2001
Pearl Harbor as Strategic Analyst
Movie ★ 6.9
2001
TV ★ 7.5
2001
Crossing Jordan as Chief Committee Interviewer
TV ★ 7.2
2001
TV ★ 7.5
2001
The Guardian as Gordon Lee
TV ★ 7.0
2000
Boston Public as Walter Grier
TV ★ 7.6
2000
Strong Medicine as Henry Bueller
TV ★ 7.4
2000
Gideon's Crossing as Board Member
TV ★ 7.3
1990s 35 credits
1999
Idle Hands as Sheriff Buchanan
Movie ★ 6.2
1999
Angel as Professor Oliver Seide
TV ★ 7.9
1999
The West Wing as Alcoholic Politician
TV ★ 8.3
1998
The Pentagon Wars as Test Range General
Movie ★ 6.9
1998
Patch Adams as Pinstriped Man
Movie ★ 7.3
1997
Liar Liar as Detective Bryson
Movie ★ 6.7
1997
Nothing to Lose as Sheriff Earl
Movie ★ 6.6
1997
Ally McBeal as Harvey Kent
TV ★ 6.5
1997
The Practice as Judge Kelly White
TV ★ 7.7
1997
The Practice as Dr. Feldman
TV ★ 7.7
1996
Independence Day as Mechanic
Movie ★ 6.9
1996
A & P as Lengel
Movie ★ 7.8
1996
Project: ALF as Bouncer
Movie ★ 6.0
1996
7th Heaven as Carl Huff
TV ★ 6.4
1996
Promised Land as Matt Neary
TV ★ 6.5
1995
Movie ★ 5.5
1995
TV ★ 7.8
1995
Murder One as Gordon Pine
TV ★ 7.7
1994
Betrayed by Love as Chief Conyers
Movie ★ 6.5
1994
Touched by an Angel as Pastor Mike
TV ★ 7.2
1994
TV ★ 6.3
1994
Chicago Hope as John Fielding
TV ★ 7.3
1994
ER as PICU Doctor
TV ★ 7.8
1994
Chicago Hope as Miles Newman
TV ★ 7.3
1993
The Hit List as Det. Wilcher
Movie ★ 4.9
1993
Movie ★ 5.8
1993
The X-Files as Reverend Samuel Mackey
TV ★ 8.4
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Ro-Kel / Ah-Kel
TV ★ 7.9
1993
TV ★ 7.9
1992
TV ★ 7.8
1991
Fourth Story as Rev. Leland
Movie ★ 5.4
1990
Movie ★ 10.0
1990
Fine Things as Winters
Movie ★ 6.0
1990
The Outsiders as Mr. Matthews
TV ★ 7.6
1980s 13 credits
1989
Movie ★ 6.0
1989
Teen Angel Returns as Rodney "Hotrod" Boon
TV ★ 10.0
1988
Bad Dreams as Cynthia's Policeman
Movie ★ 5.7
1987
TV ★ 8.4
1986
Movie ★ 6.4
1986
L.A. Law as Leonard Knipp
TV ★ 7.1
1986
L.A. Law as Dr. Kendall Gratz
TV ★ 7.1
1985
Vanessa in the Garden as Dr. Edward Northrup
Movie ★ 6.0
1985
Pale Rider as Elam
Movie ★ 7.2
1985
Movie ★ 7.5
1985
Amazing Stories as Dr. Edward Northrup
TV ★ 7.5
1982
Remington Steele as Greg Keever
TV ★ 7.1
1981
A Christmas Carol as Ghost of Christmas Past
Movie ★ 7.0
1970s 1 credit
1971
Columbo as Joshua Vinten
TV ★ 8.1