Melvin Lasher — The Pursuit of Happiness Character Profile

About Melvin Lasher

William's friend who initially asks John Popper for money, and later assists William by purchasing a cheap car and arranging a taxi to a private airport for their escape.

Character Facts

Played by

Robert Klein

Appears in

The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Pursuit of Happiness

• William Popper (Michael Sarrazin)
• Jane Kauffman (Barbara Hershey)
• John Popper (Arthur Hill)
• Daniel Lawrence (E.G. Marshall)
• Mrs. Popper (Ruth White)
• Judge Vogel (Barnard Hughes)
• District Attorney Keller (Tom Rosqui)
• Terence Lawrence (Peter White)
• James Moran (David Doyle)
• Ruth Lawrence (Sada Thompson)
• Pilot (William Devane)
• Convict George Wilson (Gilbert Lewis)