James Taggart — Atlas Shrugged: Part II Character Profile

About James Taggart

Incompetent railroad president and Dagny's brother who enables government overreach through nepotism.

James Taggart — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Political maneuvering, Bureaucratic control, Manipulation, Public speaking, Delegation

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 4/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Patrick Fabian

Appears in

Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• James Taggart — Family Sister — Dagny Taggart (Samantha Mathis)

  They are siblings divided by opposing views of competence and government intervention.

  The plot identifies James Taggart as Dagny's brother and shows their conflict over the railroad company.

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