with his crimes. Russell Crowe portrayed Bud in the 1997 adaptation of L.A. Confidential and Josh Hopkins portrayed Bud in the 2003 television pilot of L.A. Confidential. John "Trashcan Jack" Vincennes Appearance: L.A. Confidential Detective Sergeant Jack Vincennes (? – March 29, 1958) is one of the major characters in L.A. Confidential. Known for being flashy and colorful, as well as taking cases which get the most publicity. He famously arrested Bebop musician Charlie Parker and actor Robert Mitchum on two high-profile pot busts; from a tip off from Sid Hudgens. However, over the course of the book his actions cause an amount of guilt and throws his life into turmoil, such as the loss of his marriage. He allies himself with Bud White and Ed Exley in a way to redeem himself. However, he dies in the book's climax. He is portrayed by Kevin Spacey in the film, who received top billing, despite his secondary role. In the television pilot made in 2003, Vincennes is portrayed by Kiefer Sutherland. Lynn Margaret Bracken Appearance: L.A. Confidential In the film adaptation of L.A. Confidential, Bracken is portrayed by Kim Basinger, and in the 2003 pilot, she is portrayed by Melissa George. David Douglas "The Enforcer" Klein Appearance: White Jazz The protagonist of White Jazz. The novel is told through Dave Klein's stream of consciousness, as well as articles and newspaper headlines that accompany many of Ellroy's books. He is an immoral cop who moonlights as a hitman, enforcer, slumlord and lawyer, working for people such as Howard Hughes and the mob. He is portrayed as charismatic and cunning. However, over the course of the novel he begins to lose his edge. Various problems, such as Noonan trying to prosecute him and Exley blackmailing him, cause his life to fall apart. Glenda Louise Bledsoe Appearance: White Jazz Russell A. Millard Appearances: The Black Dahlia, L.A. Confidential He is portrayed by Mike Starr in The Black Dahlia film. Dwight W. "Bucky" Bleichert Appearances: The Black Dahlia, Perfidia The main protagonist of The Black Dahlia. An LAPD officer and former light-heavy boxer. The partner of Lee Blanchard, and eventual husband of Kay Lake. He, like his partner, becomes obsessed with the Elizabeth Short murder case. Bucky was portrayed by Josh Hartnett in the film adaptation. Katherine Ann "Kay" Lake Appearances: The Black Dahlia, Perfidia, This Storm Kay Lake is portrayed by Scarlett Johansson in