Dr. Scott Carter — Hook, Line and Sinker Character Profile

About Dr. Scott Carter

Peter's physician who misdiagnoses him and later conspires with Peter's wife to fake his death for insurance money. Engages in an affair with Nancy and marries her, ultimately facing malpractice and fraud investigations.

Character Facts

Played by

Peter Lawford

Appears in

Hook, Line and Sinker (1969)

Role

Supporting

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