
Neil Summers
Known For
Acting
Born
1944-04-28 in London, England, UK
Died
2025-09-04
Biography
Neil Summers (28 April 1944 – 4 September 2025) was an English-American actor and stuntman. He was best known for playing the Rodent in the 1990 film Dick Tracy. He was also a collector of Western film memorabilia and wrote books about his experience in the film industry.
Most Known For

The Shawshank Redemption
as Pete

Gunsmoke
as Townsman

RoboCop
as Dougy

Dick Tracy
as The Rodent

Lucky Luke
as Deputy Virgil

Bad Girls
as Ned, Jarrett Gang

Joe Kidd
as Posse (uncredited)

My Name Is Nobody
as Squirrel

Appaloosa
as Bragg's Fourth Man

Murder in the First
as Alcatraz Guard Whitney

Troublemakers
as Dodge

Duel at Diablo
as Trooper (uncredited)

Peacemaker
as Milk Man

Ulzana's Raid
as Trooper (uncredited)

The Gambler
as Polo

The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean
as Snake River Rufus Krile

Ride in the Whirlwind
as Ward

Love Ranch
as Drunken John

White Line Fever
as Matchstick

Wanted: Dead or Alive
as Hardy