Pat Hingle
Biography
Martin Patterson "Pat" Hingle (July 19, 1924 – January 3, 2009) was a distinguished American actor celebrated for his compelling portrayals of judges, police officers, and various authority figures throughout his career. Hingle's talent and versatility made him a familiar face in both film and television. He gained notable recognition as a guest star on the early NBC legal drama *Justice*, which was inspired by the case histories of the Legal Aid Society of New York. His performances often conveyed a sense of gravitas, allowing him to effectively embody the complexities of the characters he played. With a career spanning several decades, Hingle left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, showcasing his extraordinary ability to connect with audiences through nuanced performances.
Filmography
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Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure
1989 • Fire Chief James Roberts
Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
1977 • Doc Hodgins
The Strange One
1957 • Harold Koble
The Gauntlet
1977 • Josephson
Truman
1995 • Boss Tom Pendergast
Bastard Out of Carolina
1996
One Christmas
1994 • Bus Driver
Norma Rae
1979 • Vernon
Citizen Cohn
1992 • J. Edgar Hoover
Elvis
1979 • Colonel Tom Parker
The Carey Treatment
1972 • Capt. Pearson
Casebusters
1986 • Sam Donahue
The Runaway
2000 • Avery
A Thousand Acres
1997 • Harold Clark
Running Scared
1980 • McClain
The Act
1984 • Frank Boda
The Land Before Time
1988 • Narrator / Rooter (voice)
The Quick and the Dead (1995)
1995 • Horace the Bartender
Larger Than Life
1996 • Vernon
Baby Boom
1987 • Hughes Larrabee
Brewster's Millions (1985)
1985 • Edward Roundfield
Bloody Mama
1970 • Sam Adams Pendlebury