Dr. Lambert — The Emperor's New Clothes Character Profile

About Dr. Lambert

Nicole's lodger and romantic rival who discovers Napoleon's true identity through a hidden portrait. Out of jealousy, he sabotages Napoleon by luring him into a sanitarium filled with patients pretending to be the Emperor.

Character Facts

Played by

Tim McInnerny

Appears in

The Emperor's New Clothes (2001)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Dr. Lambert — Social Housemate — Gerard (Tom Watson)

  They share the same household during Napoleon's stay.

  The plot introduces Dr. Lambert as another lodger in the same household where Gerard lives.

• Dr. Lambert — Romantic Rival — Napoleon Bonaparte / Sergeant Eugene Lenormand (Ian Holm)

  Lambert competes with Napoleon for the widow's affection.

  Dr. Lambert has designs on the widow, while Napoleon becomes emotionally involved with her and is eventually loved by her.

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