Sam Loomis — Psycho Character Profile

About Sam Loomis

Marion's lover who assists Lila in uncovering the truth in the original 1960 film.

Sam Loomis — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Handyman skills, Investigation, Bravery

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 4/10

Character Facts

Played by

John Gavin

Appears in

Psycho (1960)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Sam Loomis — Romantic Lover — Marion Crane (Janet Leigh)

  Romantic partners planning a future together, strained by financial debt.

• Sam Loomis — Conflict Suspicious Investigator & Suspect — Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins)

  Sam investigates Norman's behavior and motives regarding Marion's disappearance.

• Sam Loomis — Alliance Cooperating Citizens & Sheriff — Al Chambers (John McIntire)

  Sam and Marion's associate cooperate with Sheriff Chambers to uncover the truth.

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More characters from Psycho

• Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins)
• Marion Crane (Janet Leigh)
• Lila Crane (Vera Miles)
• Mrs. Chambers (Lurene Tuttle)
• Milton Arbogast (Martin Balsam)
• Church Member (uncredited) (Walter Bacon)
• Al Chambers (John McIntire)
• (uncredited) (Kit Carson)
• (uncredited) (George Dockstader)
• County Sheriff (uncredited) (Sam Flint)
• James Mitchell (uncredited) (George Eldredge)
• Alan Deats (uncredited) (Francis De Sales)