Ned Thomas Beatty (born Louisville, Kentucky July 6, 1937) is an American character actor, who has appeared in over 100 films. He is probably most recognized from his appearances as Lex Luthor's henchman Otis in Superman (1978), and as rape victim Bobby Trippe in Deliverance (1972), which was his first film.

Beatty was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Network (1976). He has also been nominated for two Emmy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.

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