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John Phillip Law
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John Phillip Law

1937 – 2008 · Los Angeles, California, USA · Active 1962–2021

John Phillip Law, born in 1937 in Los Angeles, became a prominent figure in cult cinema, known for his striking presence and charisma. He appears in A Whisper in the Dark (1976), where he navigates the eerie atmosphere of psychological horror, and Space Mutiny (1988), a sci-fi adventure that has garnered a cult following for its campy charm. Law's unique blend of action hero and enigmatic character made him a staple in the genre, resonating with fans of exploitation and grindhouse films.

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A Whisper in the Dark

A Whisper in the Dark

1976 ★ 5.7
as Alex

In a Venetian villa, a child claims to be dating a peer who doesn't actually exist. The family initially believes it to be a harmless childish fantasy, but some worrying phenomena, apparently inexplicable, will make them turn to a psychoanalyst who will die mysteriously, deepening the mystery.

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Filmography

79 credits
2020s 1 credit
2000s 11 credits
2008
Movie ★ 4.7
2006
Movie ★ 8.0
2004
The Three Faces of Terror as Professor Peter Price
Movie ★ 4.9
2004
Movie ★ 6.5
2002
Curse of the Forty-Niner as Sheriff Murphy
Movie ★ 4.3
2001
CQ as Chairman
Movie ★ 5.9
2001
SOKO Kitzbühel as Bob Snyder
TV ★ 4.6
2000
Bad Guys as Chief Wilford Brimley
Movie ★ 4.8
2000
Movie ★ 6.1
1990s 13 credits
1999
Wanted as 1. Verfolger
Movie ★ 6.7
1996
Hindsight as Vincent Lehman
Movie ★ 4.0
1995
Burning Heart as Böhme
Movie ★ 9.0
1994
Spider-Man as John Hardesky / The Cat (voice)
TV ★ 8.3
1993
Angel Eyes as Steven Fox
Movie ★ 4.4
1993
Movie ★ 7.9
1993
Movie ★ 4.3
1993
TV ★ 7.0
1992
Movie ★ 5.0
1990
Movie ★ 8.5
1990
Alienator as Ward Armstrong
Movie ★ 3.6
1990
Le Gorille as der Finne
TV ★ 6.2
1980s 20 credits
1989
Nerds of a Feather as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.0
1989
Cold Heat as R.C. Mallon
Movie ★ 5.0
1988
Space Mutiny as Flight Cmdr. Elijah Kalgan
Movie ★ 2.7
1988
Blood Delirium as Charles Saint Simone
Movie ★ 4.5
1988
Thunder 3 as Deputy Sheriff
Movie ★ 3.9
1988
A Case of Honor as Capt. Roger L. Barnes
Movie ★ 7.5
1988
Striker as Frank Morris
Movie ★ 4.9
1987
Movie ★ 3.7
1987
Movie ★ 7.0
1987
Movie ★ 9.0
1987
Gila and Rik as Alessio
Movie
1985
Movie ★ 6.5
1985
Night Train to Terror as Harry Billings (segment "The Case of Harry Billings")
Movie ★ 4.5
1985
Rainy Day Friends as Dr. Stephen Kendrick
Movie ★ 10.0
1984
Hijacked to Hell as Ted Barner
Movie ★ 4.4
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Sven Torvald
TV ★ 7.5
1983
Tin Man as Dr. Edison
Movie ★ 4.4
1982
Attack Force Z as Lieutenant Veitch
Movie ★ 5.9
1981
Movie ★ 4.1
1980
The Pioneers as A.P Karns
Movie ★ 8.0
1970s 22 credits
1979
Ring of Darkness as The Exorcist
Movie ★ 4.9
1979
The Best Place to Be as Dr. Gary Mancini
Movie ★ 7.5
1978
Der Schimmelreiter as Deichgraf Hauke Haien
Movie ★ 8.0
1978
The Devil's Bed as John Vanetti
Movie ★ 7.0
1977
Movie ★ 6.1
1977
Movie ★ 5.1
1977
The Love Boat as George Wetlin
TV ★ 6.3
1976
Movie ★ 6.3
1976
Movie ★ 5.9
1976
Movie ★ 7.0
1975
The Spiral Staircase as Steven Sherman
Movie ★ 5.2
1975
Doctor Justice as Dr. Benjamin Justice
Movie ★ 4.7
1974
Movie ★ 5.5
1973
Movie ★ 6.7
1973
Stardust as John
Movie ★ 6.6
1972
Movie
1971
Von Richthofen and Brown as Baron Manfred von Richthofen
Movie ★ 6.2
1971
The Love Machine as Robin Stone
Movie ★ 5.0
1971
The Last Movie as Little Brother
Movie ★ 5.8
1970
Strogoff as Michael Strogoff
Movie ★ 6.5
1970
The Hawaiians as Noel Hoxworth
Movie ★ 5.5
1970
Movie ★ 3.7
1960s 12 credits
1969
Movie ★ 5.8
1968
Movie ★ 6.4
1968
Movie ★ 6.0
1968
Skidoo as Stash
Movie ★ 4.8
1968
The Sergeant as Pfc. Tom Swanson
Movie ★ 6.0
1967
Death Rides a Horse as Bill Meceita
Movie ★ 7.0
1967
Hurry Sundown as Rad McDowell
Movie ★ 6.4
1967
The Harem as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1966
Movie ★ 6.4
1964
Movie ★ 5.9
1964
Movie ★ 5.3
1962
Movie ★ 6.3