William Cecil Clayton William Cecil Clayton William Cecil Clayton is a recurring fictional character in Edgar Rice Burroughs's series of Tarzan novels and in adaptations of the saga to other media, particularly comics. William Cecil Clayton is a paternal cousin of John Clayton (Tarzan), whom he much resembles, and holder of the title of Lord Greystoke to which the latter is rightful heir. William serves as contrast to Tarzan, representing what the Ape-Man would likely have become had he led a normal life rather than being raised by apes, and is his rival for the affections of Jane Porter. He first appeared in
John Sampson (character) his role as Cross. Sampson's "new" name in the film - Tommy Kane - is probably a different and new character that takes character traits and several things from the character, Sampson, meaning Kane is an original idea with influence on his creation. This has not been confirmed though. John Sampson (character) John Sampson is a fictional character in the mystery fictional novel series, "Alex Cross (novel series)" and is one of the main characters. John A. Sampson met African-American Alex Cross and at the age of 10 they became best friends. When both of Sampson's parents died and/or left