Philoctetes — Hercules Character Profile

About Philoctetes

Physical portrayal of the satyr trainer and father figure.

Philoctetes — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Enhanced_human

Abilities

Sword fighting, Teaching, Wisdom, Combat strategy, Mentorship

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 8.5/10
• Charisma: 7.5/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 5/10

Quick Facts about Philoctetes

Occupation

coach

Hair Color

Red hair

Philoctetes's Known Relations

• Hercules — Student

Character Facts

Played by

Danny DeVito

Appears in

Hercules (1997)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Philoctetes — related — Hades (James Woods)
• Philoctetes — related — Hera (Samantha Eggar)
• Philoctetes — professional — Hercules (Tate Donovan)

  Philoctetes serves as Hercules' mentor and trainer at Prometheus Academy.

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