In The Godfather Part II, which actor plays Senator Pat Geary?

G. D. Spradlin plays Senator Pat Geary in The Godfather Part II. Geary is a Nevada politician whose relationship with Michael Corleone begins with hostility and develops into an uneasy dependence.

The senator resents the Corleone family’s influence, especially its control of casino interests. After a compromising incident involving a prostitute, however, Geary becomes vulnerable to the family’s protection and political leverage.

Spradlin was an American character actor known for authoritative and often severe roles. His performance gives Geary a mixture of public confidence and private fear. The character is sometimes confused with Hyman Roth, another major figure in the film; Roth is played by Lee Strasberg.