Campbell Lane: Difference between revisions
From the only original and legitimate Battlestar Wiki: the free-as-in-beer, non-corporate, open-content encyclopedia, analytical reference, and episode guide on all things Battlestar Galactica. Accept neither subpar substitutes nor subpar clones.
More languages
More actions
No edit summary |
initial expansion |
||
| (5 intermediate revisions by 5 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Cast Data | {{Cast Data | ||
| image= | | image= | ||
| character= [[Hybrid]] | | character= [[First Hybrid]] | ||
| born_month= | | series= RDM | ||
| born_day= | | born_month= 7 | ||
| born_year= | | born_day= 15 | ||
| death_month= | | born_year= 1935 | ||
| death_day= | | death_month= 1 | ||
| death_year= | | death_day= 30 | ||
| nationality= | | death_year= 2014 | ||
| nationality= CA | |||
| imdb= 0132655 | | imdb= 0132655 | ||
| sortkey= Lane, Campbell | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Campbell Lane''' (July 15, 1935 – January 30, 2014) was a Canadian actor and voice performer who portrayed the [[Cylons (RDM)|Cylon]] [[First Hybrid]] in "[[Razor]]" and the "[[Razor Flashbacks]]."<ref group="footnotes" name="hybrid_credit_variance">Lane is credited as "Hybrid" in "[[Razor]]" and as "First Hybrid" in the [[Razor Flashbacks]].</ref> Born in Montreal, Quebec, he spent most of his career in Vancouver, British Columbia.<ref group="external" name="imdb_lane_biography_birth_origin">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0132655/bio/#:~:text=born%20on%20July%2015%2C%201935|title=Campbell Lane - Biography|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=July 4, 2026}}</ref> | |||
== Early life == | |||
Lane | Lane was raised in Montreal, where he attended boarding school. During his final year of high school his family relocated to Vancouver, and he went on to attend the Royal Military College.<ref group="footnotes" name="rmc_location_note">In the 1999 interview Lane placed the Royal Military College in Vancouver. The Royal Military College of Canada is located in Kingston, Ontario.</ref><ref group="commentary" name="bwtf_lane_1999_interview">{{cite web|url=http://www.bwtf.com/interviews/cl1199|title=Interview with Campbell Lane|publisher=Ben's World of Transformers|date=November 1999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090521120122/http://www.bwtf.com/interviews/cl1199|archivedate=May 21, 2009|archive=Y}}</ref> He credited his interest in voice work to his mother. | ||
{{ | == Career == | ||
Lane began his professional life in radio. Around the age of 22 or 23 he joined the CBC, hosting a morning disc jockey show and performing in radio dramas.<ref group="commentary" name="bwtf_lane_1999_interview" /><ref group="external" name="ctft_lane_radio_cbc">{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/lane-campbell#:~:text=Deejay%20for%20CBC%20Radio|title=Lane, Campbell|work=Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|accessdate=July 4, 2026}}</ref> Working out of Vancouver and represented by the agency Lucas Talent, he moved into on-camera and voice work as the city's film and animation business grew.<ref group="external" name="ctft_lane_lucas_talent_agent">{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/lane-campbell#:~:text=Lucas%20Talent|title=Lane, Campbell|work=Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|accessdate=July 4, 2026}}</ref> | |||
{{ | His on-camera credits included supporting roles in the films ''[[w:Needful Things (film)|Needful Things]]'' (1993), ''[[w:Dreamcatcher (2003 film)|Dreamcatcher]]'' (2003), and ''[[w:Scary Movie 4|Scary Movie 4]]'' (2006).<ref group="external" name="imdb_lane_filmography_known_for">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0132655/#:~:text=Dreamcatcher|title=Campbell Lane|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=July 4, 2026}}</ref> He also took guest roles on Vancouver-shot genre television, among them a magician on ''[[w:First Wave (TV series)|First Wave]]'' and a sheriff on the anthology western ''[[w:Dead Man's Gun|Dead Man's Gun]]''.<ref group="commentary" name="bwtf_lane_1999_interview" /> | ||
[[ | === Voice acting === | ||
[[ | For his first animated role, Skeletor in ''[[w:The New Adventures of He-Man|The New Adventures of He-Man]]'', Lane drew on [[w:Joker (character)|the Joker]] as inspiration.<ref group="commentary" name="bwtf_lane_1999_interview" /> He later voiced the Predacon Rampage in ''[[w:Beast Wars: Transformers|Beast Wars: Transformers]]'' under director [[w:Sue Blu|Sue Blu]], developing the character's more sympathetic side over the course of the series.<ref group="commentary" name="bwtf_lane_1999_interview" /> His other animation work included Mastermind in ''[[w:X-Men: Evolution|X-Men: Evolution]]'' and narration for the English-language broadcast of ''[[w:Mobile Suit Gundam Wing|Mobile Suit Gundam Wing]]''.<ref group="external" name="ctft_lane_animation_voice_roles">{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/lane-campbell#:~:text=The%20New%20Adventures%20of%20He-Man|title=Lane, Campbell|work=Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|accessdate=July 4, 2026}}</ref> | ||
[[ | |||
[[ | Lane also provided the voice of an alien species called the Bentusi in the 1999 computer game ''[[w:Homeworld|Homeworld]]'', who, much like the Cylon [[Hybrid]], were fused with their ships and fond of cryptic, allusive speeches.<ref group="external" name="mobygames_lane_homeworld_bentusi">{{cite web|url=https://www.mobygames.com/person/5817/campbell-lane/#:~:text=Voice%20of%20the%20Bentusi%20Traders|title=Campbell Lane|publisher=MobyGames|accessdate=July 4, 2026}}</ref> He returned to the role across the series, including ''Homeworld: Cataclysm'' (2000) and ''Homeworld 2'' (2003).<ref group="external" name="ctft_lane_homeworld_sequels">{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/lane-campbell#:~:text=Voice%20of%20Bentusi%2C%20Homeworld%202|title=Lane, Campbell|work=Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|accessdate=July 4, 2026}}</ref> | ||
== Personal life == | |||
Lane was married to Diane Lane for 32 years.<ref group="external" name="vancouversun_lane_obituary_marriage">{{cite news|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/campbell-lane-obituary?id=43575304#:~:text=his%20bride%20of%2032%20years|title=Campbell Lane Obituary|work=Vancouver Sun|publisher=Legacy.com|date=February 8, 2014|accessdate=July 4, 2026}}</ref> He died on January 30, 2014, in his 78th year, and his family directed memorial donations to the Richmond Hospital Foundation and the BC Lung Association.<ref group="external" name="vancouversun_lane_obituary_death">{{cite news|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/campbell-lane-obituary?id=43575304#:~:text=on%20January%2030%2C%202014|title=Campbell Lane Obituary|work=Vancouver Sun|publisher=Legacy.com|date=February 8, 2014|accessdate=July 4, 2026}}</ref> | |||
== References == | |||
=== Notes === | |||
{{reflist|group=footnotes}} | |||
=== Commentary and interviews === | |||
{{reflist|group=commentary}} | |||
=== External sources === | |||
{{reflist|group=external}} | |||
[[de:Campbell Lane]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:46, 5 July 2026
| |||||
| [[File:|200px|Campbell Lane]] | |||||
| {{{credit}}} | |||||
| Portrays: | First Hybrid | ||||
| Date of Birth: | July 15,1935 | ||||
| Date of Death: | January 30, 2014 | ||||
| Age at Death: | 78 | ||||
| Nationality: |  CAN
| ||||
| Related Media | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| @ BW Media | |||||
[{{{site}}} Official Site]
| |||||
Campbell Lane (July 15, 1935 – January 30, 2014) was a Canadian actor and voice performer who portrayed the Cylon First Hybrid in "Razor" and the "Razor Flashbacks."[footnotes 1] Born in Montreal, Quebec, he spent most of his career in Vancouver, British Columbia.[external 1]
Early life
editLane was raised in Montreal, where he attended boarding school. During his final year of high school his family relocated to Vancouver, and he went on to attend the Royal Military College.[footnotes 2][commentary 1] He credited his interest in voice work to his mother.
Career
editLane began his professional life in radio. Around the age of 22 or 23 he joined the CBC, hosting a morning disc jockey show and performing in radio dramas.[commentary 1][external 2] Working out of Vancouver and represented by the agency Lucas Talent, he moved into on-camera and voice work as the city's film and animation business grew.[external 3]
His on-camera credits included supporting roles in the films Needful Things (1993), Dreamcatcher (2003), and Scary Movie 4 (2006).[external 4] He also took guest roles on Vancouver-shot genre television, among them a magician on First Wave and a sheriff on the anthology western Dead Man's Gun.[commentary 1]
Voice acting
editFor his first animated role, Skeletor in The New Adventures of He-Man, Lane drew on the Joker as inspiration.[commentary 1] He later voiced the Predacon Rampage in Beast Wars: Transformers under director Sue Blu, developing the character's more sympathetic side over the course of the series.[commentary 1] His other animation work included Mastermind in X-Men: Evolution and narration for the English-language broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.[external 5]
Lane also provided the voice of an alien species called the Bentusi in the 1999 computer game Homeworld, who, much like the Cylon Hybrid, were fused with their ships and fond of cryptic, allusive speeches.[external 6] He returned to the role across the series, including Homeworld: Cataclysm (2000) and Homeworld 2 (2003).[external 7]
Personal life
editLane was married to Diane Lane for 32 years.[external 8] He died on January 30, 2014, in his 78th year, and his family directed memorial donations to the Richmond Hospital Foundation and the BC Lung Association.[external 9]
References
editNotes
edit- ↑ Lane is credited as "Hybrid" in "Razor" and as "First Hybrid" in the Razor Flashbacks.
- ↑ In the 1999 interview Lane placed the Royal Military College in Vancouver. The Royal Military College of Canada is located in Kingston, Ontario.
Commentary and interviews
edit- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Interview with Campbell Lane (in English). Ben's World of Transformers (November 1999). Archived from the original on May 21, 2009.
External sources
edit- ↑ Campbell Lane - Biography (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on July 4, 2026.
- ↑ Lane, Campbell (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on July 4, 2026.
- ↑ Lane, Campbell (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on July 4, 2026.
- ↑ Campbell Lane (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on July 4, 2026.
- ↑ Lane, Campbell (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on July 4, 2026.
- ↑ Campbell Lane (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). MobyGames. Retrieved on July 4, 2026.
- ↑ Lane, Campbell (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on July 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Campbell Lane Obituary (backup available on Archive.org)", February 8, 2014.Retrieved on July 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Campbell Lane Obituary (backup available on Archive.org)", February 8, 2014.Retrieved on July 4, 2026.